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    Do backlinks matter for local SEO?

    LocalHero editorialUpdated July 24, 20262 min read

    Backlinks from other local and industry websites still help a business rank, though local SEO relies less on them than national SEO does.

    A link from your local chamber of commerce or a nearby news site tells Google you are a real, trusted part of the community. Local links usually matter more here than links from unrelated national sites.

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