Local Search Summit 2026

Join the First Annual Ranking Academy Local Search Summit

Join us on June 3, 2026, for a high-impact, full-day online conference designed specifically for beginners in Local Search & SEO and Small Business Owners.

The Ranking Academy Local Search Summit cuts through the noise to show you exactly how to dominate your local market. Whether you’re a small business owner or a new marketer, this event provides the foundational blueprint you need to move the needle where it matters most: your local neighborhood.

Our focused sessions dive deep into the core pillars of local visibility. You’ll learn how to optimize your Google Business Profile (GBP) for maximum engagement, craft hyper-local content that resonates with your community, and build the kind of local links that establish real authority.

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On-Demand Viewing is included with your ticket for post-event review.

NOTE: We will NOT be selling on-demand access after the event, so get your ticket now, even if you can’t attend live!

Sukh & Justin, Emcees
Greg Gifford
Matt Casady
Brad Wetherall
Elizabeth Rule

Speaker Lineup!

Justin & Sukh -Your Emcees for the day
Greg Gifford
Matt Casady
Brad Wetherall
Elizabeth Rule

Who Will Benefit?

  • Small Business Owners: Local entrepreneurs who need to grow their business themselves without getting lost in complex technical jargon.
  • Marketing Newcomers: Beginners looking for a “foundational blueprint” rather than advanced theories or high-level data science.
  • DIY Practitioners: People who aren’t full-time marketers but need practical, step-by-step instructions on how to manage their own Google Business Profile.
  • Local Strategy Novices: Anyone who finds SEO intimidating and wants a “noise-free” introduction to the very basics of local visibility.

We move beyond theory to give you the practical “how-to” for every ranking factor that influences the local pack.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the summit, you’ll have a clear, actionable checklist to transform your online presence. From mastering reviews to understanding the latest search signals, we cover the “and more” of local SEO in a language you can actually understand. Don’t let your competitors take the spotlight—spend one day with us and put your business on the map for good.

This summit is designed to take the guesswork out of local SEO. Over the course of the day, we will break down the exact strategies needed to win the “Local Pack” and turn searchers into customers.

  • Google Business Profile (GBP) Mastery: Learn how to optimize your profile, manage high-impact “Signs of Life” signals, combat and rectify suspensions, and use the latest 2026 features to stand out from competitors.
  • Local Services Ads: Increase visibility in 2026 with LSAs, which are always at the very top of the search results!  Don’t wait for potential customers to find you – go find them!
  • Hyper-Local Content Strategy: Discover how to create website content that speaks to your specific neighborhood and satisfies both Google’s algorithms and local customers.
  • Review & Reputation Management: Practical techniques to generate authentic 5-star reviews and handle feedback in a way that boosts your rankings.
  • The “And More”: Get up to speed on local linkbuilding and how AI is changing the way customers find businesses in their immediate area.

Questions?  

Email Carrie at sales@rankingacademy.co.uk!

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