# How does local SEO work? Local SEO refers to the process of ‘optimizing’ your online presence to attract more business from relevant local searches. These searches take place on Google and other search engines. ![How does Local SEO Work?](https://3326642295-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MLHXka4Y71d_520Rzon%2F-MLHfzl2S0FU5dUcNlwU%2F-MLHgScbPJJcd0gAHBi6%2Fhow-does-local-seo-work.jpg?alt=media\&token=b509e922-0c27-41a1-831b-fb5c696214b9) That last point is an important one—this isn’t *just* about [**Google**](https://google.com). People search for local businesses using various search engines… **Google**, [Bing](https://bing.com), **Yelp**, **Apple** [**Maps**](https://g.page/imam-uddin-imamuddinwp?gm), etc. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://imamuddinwp.gitbook.io/local-seo/how-does-local-seo-work.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.