﻿{"id":7823,"date":"2022-09-05T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/?p=7823"},"modified":"2023-04-27T13:19:16","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T11:19:16","slug":"restaurant-seo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/restaurant-seo\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Top Restaurant SEO Tips to Rank Your Restaurant 1st"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Restaurants that rank on the first page of Google searches are much more likely to win new customers, which helps them grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many restaurants competing with each other, it can be hard to stand out.  But if your restaurant appears first when people search online, you&#8217;ll have a head start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow this guide to understand <strong>why restaurants need a good SEO ranking<\/strong>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/seo-everything-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">benefits of SEO<\/a>, and how to boost your SEO game and ensure that your restaurant ranks at the top of Google searches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do Restaurants Need SEO?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SEO is essential for restaurant owners as it helps them to rank high in search results. If you are not ranking high, your competitors will get more customers and reviews than you. And those lost customers can cost you money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Restaurants need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/seo\/united-kingdom-gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SEO<\/a> to <strong>rank higher in Google&#8217;s search results<\/strong> to get more traffic. The more traffic they get, the more conversions they will make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, some restaurants like to mix both organic and paid methods by utilizing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/restaurant-google-ads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">restaurant google ads<\/a> to get better visibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 10 Tips for Restaurant SEO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Create Engaging Content<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating good content is an essential part of <strong>SEO strategy<\/strong>. People are looking for content, so you must create unique, relevant content that will get you ranked and attract more traffic to your restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips on creating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/content-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">engaging content<\/a> for your restaurant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long-tail keywords<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use <strong>long-tail keywords<\/strong> in your titles, descriptions, and images. Long-tail keywords help restaurant websites rank higher than restaurant businesses that only use short-tail keywords like &#8220;pizza&#8221; or &#8220;restaurant.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example: instead of using the long-tail keyword &#8220;pizza in Chicago&#8221; try using something more descriptive like &#8220;best pepperoni pizza in Chicago.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1158\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-12.20.21.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-12.20.21.png 1280w, 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https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-12.20.10-1032x914.png 1032w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-12.20.10-680x602.png 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1272px) 100vw, 1272px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unique content<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Write about topics other local restaurants don&#8217;t discuss or at least make sure you talk about them better than anyone else. That way, when someone searches for those topics, they&#8217;ll find your site first instead of someone else&#8217;s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important not just because Google rewards originality but because if there&#8217;s no demand, there won&#8217;t be any visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some restaurants go beyond unique content on their websites and manage to create some mouth-watering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/restaurant-advertisement-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">restaurant advertisements<\/a> to draw their customers in.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"module_call-to-action--block_ed3ffe74d2a1b46c4eed7bad3859f9ed\" class=\"sl_custom_module module_call-to-action align_text_left\">\n    <div class=\"module_call-to-action__wrapper\">\n        <h4 class=\"js-texte-typing\">Do you              \n                <span data-text=\"need some help with your restaurant's website SEO?|need an SEO audit on your website?|need some help with your website's SEO?|need an SEO specialized agency?\" class=\"js-texte-typing-text\"><\/span>\n                <span class=\"cursor\">|<\/span>\n                    <\/h4>\n        \n        <p>Discover the most relevant agencies for your project based on your own specific requirements.<\/p>\n\n        \n            \n                <span class=\"js-ga-gutenbergBlock-callToAction btn btn-blue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-o=\"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc29ydGxpc3QuY28udWsvcHJvamVjdC9uZXc\/YXV0b2xvYWQ9dHJ1ZQ==\">Find an agency!<\/span>\n\n            \n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Optimize Your Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You need a website that is easy to navigate and <strong>optimized for search engines<\/strong>, so people will know precisely what they are getting when they visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Images that draw customers in<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Include <strong>high-quality images<\/strong> of the food and atmosphere on the page. This can make all the difference between first and second place in terms of click-through rates. The more appealing your site looks, the more likely people will click through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2642\" height=\"1286\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.28.16.png\" alt=\"natsumi new york gallery page seo\" class=\"wp-image-7828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.28.16.png 2642w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.28.16-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.28.16-1536x748.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.28.16-2048x997.png 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.28.16-50x24.png 50w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.28.16-288x140.png 288w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.28.16-576x280.png 576w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.28.16-339x165.png 339w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.28.16-678x330.png 678w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.28.16-373x182.png 373w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.28.16-746x363.png 746w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.28.16-691x336.png 691w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.28.16-1382x673.png 1382w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.28.16-973x474.png 973w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.28.16-1946x947.png 1946w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.28.16-1048x510.png 1048w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.28.16-478x233.png 478w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.28.16-956x465.png 956w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.28.16-516x251.png 516w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.28.16-1032x502.png 1032w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.28.16-680x331.png 680w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.28.16-1360x662.png 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2642px) 100vw, 2642px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customer reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use reviews from popular review sites such as Yelp or TripAdvisor to boost credibility with potential customers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.29.30.png\" alt=\"natsumi new york reviews restaurant seo\" class=\"wp-image-9537\" width=\"433\" height=\"558\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you fill out all site sections, including contact information and hours of operation, so people don&#8217;t feel confused about where you are located or how long it takes for online ordering on the restaurant website.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/screenshot-2022-08-29-at-13.32.12.png\" alt=\"nastumi contact info restaurant seo\" class=\"wp-image-9538\" width=\"685\" height=\"482\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Optimize Your Website for Mobile Traffic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ve got to keep your website <strong>mobile-friendly<\/strong>. Nowadays, most people use their smartphones and tablets to search for restaurants. If you want to <strong>rank higher in the search results<\/strong>, make sure your website looks good on these smaller screens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some ways that you can optimize your site for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/app-development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mobile devices<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a<strong> responsive design<\/strong>. A responsive design adjusts the page layout based on the device used to view it, so if someone visits with a smartphone, they see something different than if they visit with a tablet or desktop computer. Responsive designs are often built using CSS media queries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a <strong>mobile-friendly template<\/strong>. Templates are packages of code you purchase from somewhere like Themeforest or TemplateMonster and then insert into WordPress as part of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/web-design\/united-kingdom-gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">web design<\/a> process. They do all the heavy lifting for you so that when visitors come across your site, everything looks great on whatever screen size they use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fast loading speed<\/strong>.  Make sure there aren&#8217;t any long paragraphs. You might also consider adding maps or contact forms where people can send messages directly from their phones if these would be helpful features for them while out searching around town trying to figure out where&#8217;s the best place to eat tonight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"module_call-to-action--block_7e1a9348343ab967b90e94537b43a8c8\" class=\"sl_custom_module module_call-to-action align_text_left\">\n    <div class=\"module_call-to-action__wrapper\">\n        <h4 class=\"js-texte-typing\">Looking              \n                <span data-text=\"for an agency to help you with your app?|to create a mobile app for restaurant?\" class=\"js-texte-typing-text\"><\/span>\n                <span class=\"cursor\">|<\/span>\n                    <\/h4>\n        \n        <p>Discover the most relevant agencies for your project based on your own specific requirements.<\/p>\n\n        \n            \n                <span class=\"js-ga-gutenbergBlock-callToAction btn btn-blue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-o=\"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc29ydGxpc3QuY28udWsvcHJvamVjdC9uZXc\/YXV0b2xvYWQ9dHJ1ZQ==\">Find an agency!<\/span>\n\n            \n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Create Social Media Channels for Your Restaurant<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/restaurant-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Restaurant social media<\/a> is one of the most effective ways to reach potential customers. If your restaurant has a Facebook page, Instagram account, and Twitter account, it will be easier for people to find your restaurant online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more social media channels you have that are associated with your restaurant&#8217;s brand, the better. This also increases the chances of people leaving online reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Optimize for Voice Search<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Voice search is on the rise. It&#8217;s the next big thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why? Because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/voice-search-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">voice search<\/a> is more accurate than typing, it&#8217;s more natural than typing and more accessible than typing. It&#8217;s also a <strong>personal experience<\/strong> that lets you talk to your phone like you would another human being without having to strain your thumbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re not optimizing for voice search yet, you need to get started now so that your restaurant has an advantage over your competitors who aren&#8217;t doing anything about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Optimize for Local Search and Google My Business Listings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to rank your restaurant is by <strong>claiming and managing your business listings<\/strong>. When a user searches for restaurants near them, Google will pull up the top ten results for that search term. You&#8217;re missing out on valuable traffic if you aren&#8217;t on Google&#8217;s first page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Optimizing your website and listing on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-use-google-my-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google My Business<\/a> is a great way to get your restaurant listed on Google. To do this, ensure you have a robust website with <strong>compelling content<\/strong> that includes relevant keywords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google My Business has become increasingly important in local search results as it provides more control over how your business appears to searchers looking for restaurants within a certain radius of their location. This makes it even more crucial that businesses take advantage of this free tool provided by Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must <strong>optimize your site<\/strong> for local search because Google often uses maps or business listing data to determine where a restaurant is located instead of relying solely on the city name within the URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To optimize for local searches, you&#8217;ll want to make sure that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your name, address, phone number, and hours are listed on each page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The address shows up in Google&#8217;s Knowledge Graph<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your web pages have accurate contact details, addresses, and opening hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use Schema Markup and Structured Data to Stand Out in Search Results<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Schema markup is a way to provide more information about your business, and structured data is the same idea but with a more technical definition. Both are ways of letting search engines know what kind of content you&#8217;re providing so that they can provide better results for users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, schema markup and structured data help search engines understand precisely what your restaurant does. Do you serve sushi? Are there any gluten-free options on the restaurant menu? Do you run any special events at the venue? 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You should also <strong>avoid duplicate content<\/strong> within your site architecture by ensuring each webpage has its unique URL with proper structure so it can be crawled correctly by an indexing bot from Google search or other search engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are the Four Types of SEO?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Search engine optimization, or <a href=\"https:\/\/sortlist.co.uk\/seo\/united-kingdom-gb\">SEO<\/a>, is a process of <strong>improving the visibility<\/strong> of your website in search engines such as the Google Search Console. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several types of SEO that you can use to improve your rankings and <strong>get more traffic<\/strong> from search results. 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