Helping local businesses become the #1 choice in their market

Your competitors are taking the calls and bookings that should be yours. Let’s change that.
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Local marketing strategy that actually works

Tired of marketing “experts” drowning you in jargon and random tactics? Let’s cut through the noise with a proven system that works.

Here’s what actually works: a proven system that helps you dominate your local market strategically. Build comprehensive visibility where it matters. Position yourself as the obvious choice. Turn happy customers into your marketing team.

The Local Marketing Method breaks down into three parts:

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Get found (Strategic Local Visibility)

Build a strong local presence where it matters most, your community. Because being the best means nothing if no one can find you.
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Get Chosen (Conversion-ready presence)

Your website, reviews, and reputation should make you the clear choice. Let’s turn visitors into customers with trust-building strategies that work.
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Get Referred (Sustainable Growth Systems)

Turn happy customers into your best marketers. Build systems that generate reviews, referrals, and repeat business on autopilot.

Why most local businesses stay invisible

(and how we fix it)
The top 3 businesses aren’t better, they’re just more visible. We’ll make sure you’re the one customers see first.

Your local marketing strategy is incomplete (or nonexistent)

The problem: You’re optimizing random pieces instead of building complete local market presence. Your competitors are dominating while you’re still figuring out tactics.

The fix: Comprehensive local marketing strategy that positions you as the obvious choice through visibility, credibility, and systematic growth.

Your website looks fine but doesn't convert visitors into customers

The problem: Beautiful design doesn’t equal paying customers. Your website needs to guide visitors to take action, not just look pretty.

The fix: Conversion-focused website design built specifically for local businesses that’s mobile-first, trust-building, and strategically structured to turn visitors into customers.

You know what to do but struggle with consistent implementation

The problem: Who has time to figure out implementation when you’re running a business? You need clarity on what actually matters and how to make it happen.

The fix: Choose your path: learn the complete system yourself, get strategic guidance, or have us implement it for you. All roads lead to market domination.

Not ready to invest yet? Start with the Roadmap to see how the system works.
rita suzanne

Meet Rita Suzanne

Founder of The Local Marketing Method
Forget the typical “marketing guru” spiel. With 11+ years of experience, Rita helps local businesses cut through the noise and get real results.

Rita created The Local Marketing Method to give local businesses a clear, proven system, no fluff, no wasted time, just results.

Why work with us? Because we:

  • Tell you what actually works (and what’s wasting your time)
  • Build comprehensive local marketing strategy, not just optimize profiles
  • Give you the systems to implement, not just theory
  • Call out ineffective marketing practices (someone has to)
  • Back everything with real data and client transformations

We don’t sell random tasks. We deliver complete local marketing systems that help you dominate your market.

What clients say

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We had tight deadlines and big asks, but Rita came through flawlessly. Her communication was clear, her solutions were spot-on, and she kept the project calm and organized. She combines technical skill with heart — a rare and valuable combination.

Nisha Moodley
Nisha Moodley
Women's Leadership Coach
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Hiring Rita was a game-changer. She not only delivered what we asked for, but brought better ideas and proactive solutions that exceeded our vision. She explained every step, gave us clarity, and made sure everything aligned with our business goals. Rita is reliable, creative, and always makes projects efficient and stress-free. She’s the kind of partner every business owner needs.

Stephanie Baylor
Online Business Manager
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Rita has been my go-to expert for years because she always delivers high-quality work on time, no matter how big or small the project. She consistently goes above and beyond, and I can rely on her to make sure everything works seamlessly. Having her as a trusted resource has been invaluable for my business growth.

Robyn Youkilis
Robyn Youkilis
Health Coach + Wellness Expert
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Before Rita, I doubted whether my business was ready for this kind of investment. She gave me clarity, direction, and a presence that reflected my vision. Every step of her process was solid, transparent, and confidence-building. She made my dream business feel possible.

Jennifer Singh, MD
Life + Health Coach

Local marketing solutions that get results

Every solution builds on the same Get Found, Get Chosen, Get Referred framework you’ll find inside the free Roadmap.

GBP optimization

Get your Google Business Profile working as your 24/7 lead generation tool

$1,500

Your Google Business Profile is the foundation of local visibility. Stop leaving it broken while competitors dominate the map pack.

Perfect for: Local businesses ready to fix their Google presence and start showing up where customers are already searching.

What you get:

  • Complete Google Business Profile audit and optimization
  • Strategic category selection and keyword-rich description
  • Photo optimization and GBP post strategy
  • Q&A setup and competitor analysis
  • 3 months of monitoring and performance support
  • Clear recommendations for next-step local marketing strategy

Timeline: 7 days upon completion of homework

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Local website design

Conversion-focused websites that turn visitors into customers

Starting at $4,500

Your website should be a customer-generating machine, not just a digital brochure. Get a conversion-focused website built specifically for local marketing.

Perfect for: Local businesses that need a complete website built to attract local customers and convert them, not just look pretty.

What you get:

  • Complete copywriting
  • Website design and build using proven conversion structure
  • Mobile-first responsive design that works on every device
  • Local business schema markup for better search visibility
  • 12 months of maintenance, updates, and support included

Timeline: 4-6 weeks from kickoff to launch

Build Your Conversion Machine

Review & referral system

Automated systems that turn happy customers into your marketing team

$2,500

Stop manually asking for reviews and hoping customers remember to refer you. Build an automated system that generates reviews and referrals consistently.

Perfect for: Businesses tired of inconsistent reviews and wanting systematic growth through customer advocacy.

What you get:

  • Complete review automation setup (email/SMS sequences)
  • Referral request templates and scripts that don’t feel pushy
  • QR codes for physical locations and review request cards
  • Integration with your existing CRM or email platform
  • 30-day optimization support to ensure everything runs smoothly

Timeline: 2-3 weeks to complete setup

Build Your Growth Engine

Learn local marketing

Master the complete system yourself or get strategic guidance

Stop piecing together random tactics. Access everything you need to dominate your local market.

Perfect for: Business owners who want to learn the proven system and implement it themselves with expert guidance and community support.

What’s available:
DIY Program: Complete 12-week self-paced curriculum with all templates and training
Guided Program: DIY program plus 6 strategic consulting calls and personalized support over 3 months. You implement (or hire help), Rita provides strategic guidance.

Visibility is Profitability Membership ($150/month):
Weekly accountability for consistent visibility and implementation. Pure accountability, not education.

Timeline: Start learning immediately, implement at your own pace. One-year access to all materials.

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How to get started with local marketing

1. Get your Local Leads Checkup

Find out exactly what’s holding back your local visibility with a complete audit of your current marketing. Quick wins within days, clear roadmap for growth.

2. Book a strategy call

Let’s talk about your specific situation and determine the best starting point for your business. We’ll be honest about what you need (and what you don’t).

3. Choose your path

Whether you need done-for-you services, want to learn the system, or need accountability, we’ll guide you to the right solution based on your goals and capacity.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Click on a question to see the answer.

How long does local marketing take to work?

Most businesses see initial improvements within 30-60 days of implementing strategic local marketing. Full market domination typically takes 3-6 months of consistent implementation. Unlike random tactics that might spike traffic temporarily, strategic local marketing builds sustainable visibility that compounds over time.

What types of businesses need local marketing?

Any business serving a specific geographic area: medical practices, home services, professional services, wellness providers, contractors, retail stores, restaurants, and other service-based businesses with physical locations or defined service areas. If customers search for what you offer with location-based terms, you need local marketing strategy.

What is the difference between local SEO and local marketing?

Local SEO is one tactic within comprehensive local marketing strategy. Local marketing includes everything that makes you visible and credible in your market: community presence, strategic positioning, relationships, reputation, multi-channel visibility, and market authority. Local SEO focuses primarily on technical optimization. Local marketing focuses on dominating your entire market strategically.

Should I hire a local marketing agency or do it myself?

Depends on your capacity and expertise. Choose done-for-you services if you want expert implementation without the learning curve. Choose Learn Local Marketing if you want to build internal capability and implement yourself with strategic guidance. Choose the membership if you know what to do but struggle with consistent execution. Most businesses benefit from starting with done-for-you foundation, then learning to maintain and scale.

Can I combine different services?

Absolutely. Many clients start with GBP Optimization, add a conversion-focused website, then implement review systems. Or they combine done-for-you services with Learn Local Marketing to build both immediate results and long-term capability. We’ll help you determine the best combination based on your goals and timeline.

Ready to dominate your local market?

Your business deserves to be the first choice for local customers. Let’s make that happen, no headaches, no jargon, just results.

Start with the Roadmap to see the exact 5 steps we use to build the complete Local Marketing Method. No fluff, no pushy sales tactics, just clear action steps you can start implementing today.

Or, if you’re ready to take the next step, book a free intro call to discuss your goals and how we can help you dominate your market.

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