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    How do local businesses get backlinks?

    LocalHero editorialUpdated July 24, 20262 min read

    Local businesses earn backlinks by joining local associations, sponsoring community events, getting listed in local news coverage, and appearing in industry directories.

    These links tend to come naturally from being active in your community rather than from any shortcut. A single link from a respected local source often outweighs several links from low quality directories.

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