Get Found by Local Customers
Cottage CMS automatically optimizes your site for local search, helping hungry customers find your homemade goods when they search for "fresh bread near me" or "local honey."
The Local Search Challenge
Why cottage food businesses struggle to be found online
Invisible to Local Searches
Customers search "fresh cookies near me" but find chain stores instead of your amazing homemade treats because your site isn't optimized for local search.
Generic Website Builders
Wix and Squarespace create generic sites that don't understand local food businesses. They lack cottage food specific SEO features.
Mobile Search Ignored
80% of local searches happen on mobile, but most cottage food sites aren't optimized for mobile users looking for local treats.
Built-in Local SEO Features
Everything you need to dominate local search results
Local Keyword Optimization
Automatically optimizes your content for local searches like "homemade bread [your city]" and "cottage food bakery near me."
- β’ Auto-generates location-based page titles
- β’ Optimizes product descriptions for local terms
- β’ Creates location-specific landing pages
- β’ Suggests local keywords for your business type
Google My Business Integration
Step-by-step guidance for setting up and optimizing your Google My Business profile to appear in local map results.
- β’ GMB profile optimization checklist
- β’ Review management guidance
- β’ Local posting strategy templates
- β’ Photo optimization for food businesses
Local Schema Markup
Automatically adds structured data that helps search engines understand your cottage food business and show rich snippets.
- β’ LocalBusiness schema for cottage foods
- β’ Product schema for individual items
- β’ Review and rating markup
- β’ Hours and location data
Mobile-First Optimization
Every template is mobile-optimized for customers searching on their phones while out and about looking for local treats.
- β’ Fast loading on mobile devices
- β’ Touch-friendly navigation
- β’ Local search optimized layouts
- β’ Click-to-call phone numbers
Local Directory Submissions
Guidance for getting listed in local business directories and cottage food specific platforms that customers actually use.
- β’ Local chamber of commerce listings
- β’ Farmer's market directories
- β’ Cottage food business directories
- β’ Local food blog outreach templates
Review Management System
Tools to encourage, collect, and showcase customer reviews that boost your local search rankings and build trust.
- β’ Review request email templates
- β’ Review display widgets
- β’ Response templates for reviews
- β’ Google review integration
Local Search by the Numbers
Real Results from Real Businesses
Sarah's Sweet Treats - Portland, OR
"Within 2 months of switching to Cottage CMS, I went from page 3 to position #1 for 'homemade cookies Portland.' My online orders increased by 340% and I'm now the top-rated cottage food business in my area."
Your Local SEO Success Roadmap
What Cottage CMS handles automatically vs. what you'll need to do
β Cottage CMS Handles Automatically
- βLocal keyword optimization in page titles and meta descriptions
- βMobile-first responsive design for local searches
- βLocal business schema markup generation
- βFast loading speeds for better mobile rankings
- βLocal SEO optimized URL structure
- βContact information formatting for search engines
π Your Action Items (We Guide You)
- 1.Set up and optimize your Google My Business profile
- 2.Encourage satisfied customers to leave Google reviews
- 3.Submit your business to local directories we recommend
- 4.Create location-specific content about your area
- 5.Build relationships with local food bloggers and influencers
- 6.Keep your business information consistent across all platforms
Ready to Dominate Local Search?
Join hundreds of cottage food entrepreneurs who've increased their local visibility and customer base with Cottage CMS's built-in local SEO features.