# Use a local SEO audit to open conversations

> A short audit with a prospect's own numbers does the selling for you. Here is how to make one fast.

## Why audits work

Owners don't trust generic marketing claims, but they do trust their own data. Showing a dentist that they rank 7th for "dentist Plano" — with the three practices above them and why — creates the "I need to fix this" moment without any hard sell.

## What to include

Keep it to five points on one page or in a two-minute video:

1. **Maps rank** for their main keyword and city.
2. **Reviews** — count and rating vs the top three.
3. **Profile completeness** — photos, services, categories, hours, description.
4. **Website** — mobile-friendly, fast, clear call button, booking.
5. **One quick win** — the single change you'd make first.

## Get the data in bulk

A GetClient Google Maps list gives you rank, rating, review count, categories, website, photo counts and socials for every business in the search. Sort by rank and the competitors above each prospect are right there in the same list.

## Pick the right prospects

- rank 4–15 (close enough to move, far enough to hurt)
- rating 4+ (good service worth showing)
- website present (something to improve)

## Deliver it

Email the first line with one striking fact and offer the full audit:

> Hi Laura — "family lawyer Tampa": your firm is 7th. The top three average 250 reviews; you have 60, all 5-star. I put together a 5-point audit with the fixes I'd make first. Want it?

When they say yes, send a short PDF or a Loom video.

## Don't give away the whole plan

The audit should show the problem and the first win, not a full implementation guide. The work is what you sell.

## Follow up with progress

If they don't reply, a follow-up showing a competitor's change ("the firm in 3rd just added 20 reviews this month") keeps the urgency real.

Related: [SEO agency lead generation](https://getclient.pro/blog/seo-agency-lead-generation)

## Frequently asked questions

### How long should a local SEO audit take to make?

With rank, reviews and profile data already in your lead list, a five-point mini-audit takes about 10 minutes per prospect.

### Should I send the audit in the first email?

Normally offer it first and send it when they say yes. That turns a cold email into a conversation.

Source: https://getclient.pro/blog/local-seo-audit-outreach