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Muhammad Ahmad Raza

Head of SEO at localseotool.io

Muhammad Ahmad Raza leads SEO at localseotool.io and writes about local rank tracking, Google Business Profile optimisation, and winning local search.

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Local SEO Tips9 min read

How to Rank Higher on Google Maps: 9 Proven Tactics

Stop guessing why competitors outrank you on Google Maps. 9 proven tactics local businesses use to climb the local pack — with a free rank check included.

ARMuhammad Ahmad Raza · May 25, 2026
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Local SEO Tips10 min read

Best Local SEO Software for Agencies (2026 Guide)

Best local SEO software for agencies in 2026 — pricing, features and honest reviews of BrightLocal, Local Falcon, Yext and the free alternative.

ARMuhammad Ahmad Raza · Apr 14, 2026
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Local SEO Tips9 min read

BrightLocal Alternative 2026 — Honest Comparison

Honest BrightLocal alternative comparison — features, pricing and key differences vs localseotool.io, Localo, Local Falcon and Local Viking.

ARMuhammad Ahmad Raza · Apr 7, 2026
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Local SEO Tips7 min read

Chicago Local SEO Rank Tracker — Google Maps by Block

Chicago Google Maps rank varies by neighbourhood — #1 in Wicker Park can be #14 in Pilsen. Here's how to track your full Chicago visibility.

ARMuhammad Ahmad Raza · Mar 24, 2026
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Rank Tracking7 min read

How to Check Your Google Business Profile Ranking for Free

Checking your Google Maps rank manually shows one location. Here's how to do it properly — across multiple points in any US city — for free.

ARMuhammad Ahmad Raza · Mar 17, 2026
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Local SEO Tips8 min read

What is a Local SEO Heatmap Tool? (2026 Guide)

How local SEO heatmap tools work, what the colours mean, and how US agencies use them to win and retain clients. A free 2026 guide for local SEO teams.

ARMuhammad Ahmad Raza · Mar 10, 2026