# Local visibility checklist

Ümit Karatay — 2026-10-15. Blank working template; no client data.

## Business and real service area
- Trading name and actual services
- Real customer-facing address / service area
- Accurate phone, hours and website
- Verified credentials and approved photos

## Google Business Profile
- Ownership and access roles (do not write passwords)
- Verification / suspension / pending review status
- Main category and relevance to the real services
- Possible duplicate profiles
- Website link leads to the intended page

## Website
- Useful pages for important services
- Real coverage and information needed for an estimate
- Phone and short inquiry form work on mobile
- Search Console access and important URL status

## Observation log
Date | Query | Country / area | Device | Observed result | Evidence | Next check

A visible profile, a strong service-query ranking and a customer inquiry are different outcomes.

Sources: https://support.google.com/business/answer/7091 and https://support.google.com/business/answer/3038177

Implementation help: https://umitkaratay.com/services/local-seo/