Top SEO Mistakes Small Businesses Make — And How to Fix Them

Are These SEO Mistakes Hurting Your Business?

Most small businesses know SEO is important—but many don’t realize they’re making simple mistakes that hurt their online visibility. The good news? These are easy to fix once you know where to start.

Here are some of the most common SEO mistakes we see when reviewing local business websites:

❌ 1. Inconsistent Business Info

If your business name, phone number, or address isn’t exactly the same across Google, your website, and social media—it can confuse search engines and lower your rankings.

❌ 2. Missing Meta Titles and Descriptions

Your pages need clear, keyword-rich meta titles and descriptions so Google knows what you offer—and so users are more likely to click.

❌ 3. No Alt Text on Images

Search engines can’t “see” images, so you need descriptive alt text for accessibility and keyword indexing.

❌ 4. No Blog or Fresh Content

An inactive site looks outdated. Blogging even once a month helps keep your site relevant and improves SEO.

❌ 5. No Local SEO Focus

Are you showing up in your own city? If you don’t optimize for local keywords (like “Fort Worth tattoo studio” or “Dallas yoga classes”), you could be missing out on nearby customers.

🎯 Want to Know Where You Stand?

At Local Loud, we offer a free website analysis and a Local Visibility Report to show how your business appears across the web—what’s working and what’s not.

It’s a quick, easy way to understand your online presence and get personalized tips to improve.