What is the best address format to display for a buissness for SEO?
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There is a new location opening soon and would like to set up local pages for it. What is the best/most SEO friendly way to write out the physical address?
I looked on USPS and they show:
7227 W GRAND PKWY S
RICHMOND TX 77407But local businesses seem to have the West and South written out:
7301 West Grand Parkway SouthRichmond, TX 77407Is there a best practice for this, or does it not make much of a difference as long as the website/local listings all match exactly? Not sure about writing out "West" or using "S." for the cardinal direction.
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Hi Nathan,
I recommend going with USPS version. I use SmartyStreets.com to look these up. Also, recommend you check out Nyagoslav Zhekov's recent post on acceptable NAP:
http://www.whitespark.ca/acceptable-google-maps-nap-abbreviations-and-variations
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Hi there
I would write out the word "West" / "North" / "East" / "South" just to avoid confusion. Search engines will be able to pick this up either way, but just make sure you are consistent.
Here are some resources to check out:
How to Have a Successful Local SEO Campaign in 2015
How to Perform the Ultimate Local SEO AuditI would also take a look at Moz Local - it helps you manage and change your listings quickly and efficiently.
Hope these give you a bit more guidance! Good luck!
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