Robert's SEO Command Center (WordPress + Convertri)
Purpose: One internal, dark-mode hub that holds your:
- Platform choice logic (WordPress vs Convertri vs Hybrid)
- Convertri-specific SEO workarounds and checklists
- Review, citation, social, entity & backlink systems — ordered by impact
- JSON-LD templates, troubleshooting, snippets, and tools
How to use: When working on any client site, pick a section from the left nav, expand/collapse as needed, and copy straight from here into Convertri or WordPress.
WordPress vs Convertri — SEO / Technical Comparison
| Feature / Capability | WordPress (RankMath/Yoast) | Convertri | Convertri Workaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta Title & Description Control | Excellent | Yes | Set manually in Page Settings |
| JSON-LD Schema Automation | LocalBusiness, FAQ, Breadcrumbs, etc. | Manual only | Paste JSON-LD in Page Settings → Header |
| Dynamic Schema (reviews, products) | Automated | Not supported | Use manual templates (see JSON section) |
| Sitemap Control | Full | Basic sitemap | Use /sitemap.xml + manual HTML sitemap page |
| Robots.txt Editing | Plugins/host | No UI | Use your hosting/DNS if available; otherwise meta robots + canonicals |
| Canonical Tags | Automatic | Manual | Add <link rel="canonical"> in Header |
| Blog / Category Structure | Excellent for content SEO | No native blog | Subdomain blog (WP/Ghost/DropInBlog) |
| Core Web Vitals | Needs tuning/plugins | Very good by default | Use WebP, minimal extra scripts |
| Page Load Speed | Depends on theme/plugins | Fast out of the box | Convertri is already optimized |
| Redirects | Plugins or server | Limited | Use your registrar/host or Convertri redirect tools |
| Scaling Pages | Hundreds+ no problem | Not ideal for big content sites | Convertri for money pages + WP for content |
Decision Summary
- Local service, 5–20 pages, funnels → Convertri
- Heavy content, multi-location, authority SEO → WordPress
- Both → Hybrid: Convertri for high-converting pages, WordPress blog on subdomain
Quick Platform Decision Tree
- Need 20+ posts/year or SEO silos? → WordPress
- Local service, conversion-focused? → Convertri or Hybrid
- More than ~25 unique pages? → WordPress
- Speed mission-critical (PPC)? → Convertri
- Complex features (membership/booking)? → WordPress
Convertri SEO Master Checklist
A. Page-Level SEO (Every Page)
- Page Settings → SEO
- Title: 50–60 chars, keyword + city/brand
- Description: 150–160 chars, benefits + CTA
- Keywords: optional
- Canonical URL: set when duplicate risk
- Page Settings → Header → JSON-LD
- Add LocalBusiness
- Add OfferCatalog (services)
- Add FAQPage if you have FAQs
- Add VideoObject for key videos
- Use areaServed/GeoCircle for local radius
B. Technical SEO
- Robots.txt: manage via your hosting/DNS provider if available, or use meta robots + canonicals.
- Redirects: use your domain registrar, hosting, or Convertri’s redirect tools for 301s/410s.
- Sitemaps: Use /sitemap.xml + build manual HTML sitemap and submit in GSC.
- Images: see Image Optimization mini-checklist below.
Image Optimization Mini-Checklist
- Format: Use WebP for most images. PNG only for logos/graphics needing transparency or perfect sharpness.
- File size: Aim for < 200 KB for standard images, < 100 KB for icons/logos when possible.
- Dimensions: Don’t upload 4000px-wide images if they render at ~800px. Resize before uploading.
- Filenames: Use keyword-and-location rich names, e.g.:
san-antonio-water-softener-installation-01.webpscottsdale-emergency-plumbing-repair.webp
- ALT text (SEO + accessibility):
- Describe what’s in the image in natural language.
- Include the main keyword + city when it fits naturally.
- Avoid stuffing (no “water softener san antonio” repeated unnaturally).
- Examples:
alt="New water softener installation in a San Antonio home"alt="Licensed plumber replacing a leaking water heater in Boerne"
- Logos: ALT text can be simple:
alt="People's Choice Plumbing logo"alt="Polarity Leads company logo"
- Above-the-fold hero image:
- Prioritize smallest file size that still looks good.
- Use strong, relevant ALT text – often the first image Google “sees.”
C. Content & Internal Links
- 150–200+ words per core section.
- Use H1/H2/H3 structured around search intent.
- Inline internal links between related services and city pages.
- Add FAQ sections to main money pages.
D. Tracking & Behavior
- Install GA or GTM via global Header scripts.
- Track taps on phone/SMS buttons and form submissions.
- Use UTM tags on external traffic sources.
Review Generation System
Why it matters: For local service businesses, review volume + score + recency are huge drivers of GBP visibility, click-through, and trust.
A. Simple Review Ask Scripts
1. SMS Script
Hi FIRSTNAME, this is BUSINESS from CITY.
Thanks again for choosing us today!
If we earned a 5-star experience, would you mind leaving a quick review here?
It really helps other homeowners find us:
REVIEW LINK
Thank you!
BUSINESS NAME2. Email Script
Subject: Quick favor – your feedback
Hi FIRSTNAME,
Thanks again for trusting BUSINESS NAME with YOUR SERVICE (e.g., water softener install) today.
If you feel we earned it, would you mind leaving a quick 5-star review? It takes less than 60 seconds and helps other homeowners in CITY feel confident choosing us:
REVIEW LINK
We appreciate you!
BUSINESS NAMEB. After-Service Verbal Ask
- “If I send you a quick text with our Google review link, would you mind leaving us a 5-star review if we’ve earned it?”
- “Our small business grows through reviews from awesome customers like you — it really makes a difference.”
C. Review Funnel Landing Page (Convertri)
Basic structure for a Convertri review funnel:
- Headline: “How was your experience with BUSINESS NAME?”
- Two buttons:
- “Great – Leave a Review” → goes directly to GBP review link.
- “Not so great – Send feedback” → simple form to catch issues before public review.
D. Schema Tie-In
Use AggregateRating in LocalBusiness schema once you have a reasonable base of reviews:
"aggregateRating": {
"@type": "AggregateRating",
"ratingValue": "4.9",
"reviewCount": "37"
}Remember: reviewCount must be ≥ 1 to avoid errors.
Citations Master Section
Goal: Clean, consistent NAP across the web so Google can confidently connect the entity (business) with the location.
A. Core Citations to Prioritize
- Google Business Profile
- Bing Places
- Apple Maps
- Facebook Business Page
- Yelp
- Better Business Bureau (if appropriate)
- Nextdoor (for some neighborhoods)
- Industry-specific platforms (Angi, HomeAdvisor, Thumbtack, etc.)
B. Rules for Citations
- Exact NAP: Name, address, and phone must match your website and schema exactly.
- One primary phone: Use the same main number everywhere (tracking numbers only with proper setup).
- Categories: Mirror GBP’s primary category when possible.
- Descriptions: Keep a consistent but slightly varied business description across sites.
C. Citation Tracking Table (Use Manually)
Platform | URL | Status | Notes
-------------------|-------------------------------------------|-------------|--------------------------
Google Business | https://business.google.com/ | Live |
Bing Places | | Planned |
Apple Maps | | Planned |
Facebook | | Live |
Yelp | | In progress |
[Industry Site 1] | | |
[Industry Site 2] | | |D. Clean-Up & Dupes
- Search “BUSINESS NAME + ADDRESS” and “PHONE NUMBER” in Google.
- Find old/incorrect listings and either:
- Update to current NAP
- Or request removal if completely wrong
UTM Tracking & Measurement
Goal: Know what’s actually driving calls, form fills, and revenue.
A. Core UTM Structure
?utm_source=SOURCE&utm_medium=MEDIUM&utm_campaign=CAMPAIGNExamples
?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp_profile
?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=summer_promo
?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=water_softener_tipsB. Where to Use UTMs
- GBP Website link
- GBP Appointment link
- Facebook/Instagram ads and boosted posts
- Email campaigns
- QR codes on print materials
C. Basic Reporting Flow
- Set up GA/GA4 via Convertri Header.
- Use UTM tags on all off-site links to your pages.
- Review reports by Source/Medium/Campaign.
- Track conversions (form submits, calls, SMS taps).
Entity & Brand Graph Signals
Idea: Google builds a “knowledge graph” (entity graph) around each brand. You’re helping it connect the dots.
A. Core Entity Builders
- Consistent NAP (site, schema, citations)
- Strong GBP with reviews and posts
- Organization/LocalBusiness schema with sameAs links
- Mentions of brand + city around the web (unstructured citations)
- Branded searches that get clicked (“Brand + city”)
B. Schema for Entity Reinforcement
- Use @id consistently (e.g., https://site.com/#organization).
- Use sameAs with social, map, major profiles.
- Keep name/address/phone identical everywhere.
C. Practical Actions
- Encourage customers to search for “BRAND NAME” directly (mailers, print, email).
- Get featured on local blogs/news where possible (“unstructured citations”).
- Re-use same branding (logo, colors, tagline) across all channels.
Local & Safe Backlinks
Goal: Build a handful of real, relevant links that support local authority without spam.
A. Easy Local Link Ideas
- Local sponsorships: sports teams, school events, charity events (link from sponsor page).
- Vendors/partners: ask suppliers/partners for a “preferred contractor” link.
- Testimonials: write testimonials for tools/vendors; ask for a link in attribution.
- Local chambers / associations: join and complete profiles with website links.
B. What to Avoid
- Cheap mass link packages.
- Obvious PBNs.
- Spammy blog comments or junk directories.
A few strong, real links beat hundreds of fake ones.
Convertri Build Checklist (New Site)
Before Building
- Point your domain to Convertri using their DNS instructions.
- Enable SSL for the domain in Convertri.
- Set favicon.
- Add GA/GA4 or GTM in global Header scripts (if needed).
Page Build
- Build desktop layout → then adjust mobile.
- Add strong hero with Call/Text buttons (mobile-friendly).
- Include real photos and clear copy (150–200+ words per key section).
- Add testimonials and reviews section.
- Add FAQ sections on main money pages.
- Footer with full NAP + important links (Privacy, Terms, Sitemap).
SEO Setup
- Set Title/Description on every page.
- Canonical URL when needed.
- LocalBusiness + OfferCatalog + FAQPage JSON-LD where appropriate.
- Internal links between related pages.
- Create HTML sitemap page and link it in footer.
Pre-Launch
- Test all links and forms.
- Test mobile thoroughly.
- Validate schema (Rich Results / Schema Validator).
- Run PageSpeed Insights on key pages.
- Submit sitemap in Google Search Console.
WordPress Migration Checklist
Convertri → WordPress
- Map all URLs and plan 301 redirects.
- Rebuild core layouts in WP builder/theme.
- Install Rank Math/Yoast, set title/meta templates.
- Move JSON-LD into schema plugin or code snippets.
- Recreate forms, CTAs, and tracking events.
- Set redirects via hosting or registrar.
- Generate new sitemap and submit to GSC.
- Re-validate schema and speed.
WordPress → Convertri
- Select “money pages” to move for speed/conversion.
- Rebuild pages in Convertri with clean design.
- Copy content, headings, FAQs, testimonials.
- Re-implement JSON-LD manually (Header).
- Set 301 redirects via registrar/host if URLs change.
- Update sitemap & HTML sitemap accordingly.
- Re-add analytics/tracking.
Master JSON-LD Templates
Usage: Paste into Convertri Page Settings → Header and replace ALL CAPS placeholders.
12.1 LocalBusiness Base Template
<script type="application/ld+json">
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": ["Organization", "LocalBusiness", "SERVICE_TYPE"],
"@id": "https://YOURDOMAIN.com/#organization",
"name": "BUSINESS NAME, LLC",
"url": "https://YOURDOMAIN.com/",
"telephone": "+1-XXX-XXX-XXXX",
"logo": {
"@type": "ImageObject",
"url": "https://YOURDOMAIN.com/path-to-logo.webp"
},
"image": "https://YOURDOMAIN.com/path-to-main-image.webp",
"description": "SHORT ONE-SENTENCE SUMMARY FOR BUSINESS AND LOCATION.",
"priceRange": "$$",
"address": {
"@type": "PostalAddress",
"streetAddress": "123 Main St",
"addressLocality": "CITY",
"addressRegion": "ST",
"postalCode": "ZIP",
"addressCountry": "US"
},
"geo": {
"@type": "GeoCoordinates",
"latitude": LAT_VALUE,
"longitude": LNG_VALUE
},
"sameAs": [
"https://www.google.com/maps?cid=GOOGLE_CID",
"https://www.facebook.com/YOURPAGE",
"https://www.yelp.com/biz/YOUR-YELP-SLUG"
]
}
</script>12.2 OfferCatalog Template
<script type="application/ld+json">
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "OfferCatalog",
"name": "SERVICE OFFERINGS",
"itemListElement": [
{
"@type": "Offer",
"itemOffered": {
"@type": "Service",
"name": "SERVICE 1 NAME",
"description": "Brief description of Service 1.",
"areaServed": {
"@type": "City",
"name": "PRIMARY CITY"
}
}
},
{
"@type": "Offer",
"itemOffered": {
"@type": "Service",
"name": "SERVICE 2 NAME",
"description": "Brief description of Service 2.",
"areaServed": {
"@type": "City",
"name": "PRIMARY CITY"
}
}
}
]
}
</script>12.3 FAQPage Template
<script type="application/ld+json">
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "FAQPage",
"mainEntity": [
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "QUESTION 1?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Answer text for question 1."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "QUESTION 2?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Answer text for question 2."
}
}
]
}
</script>12.4 VideoObject Template
<script type="application/ld+json">
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "VideoObject",
"name": "VIDEO TITLE",
"description": "Short description of the video.",
"thumbnailUrl": "https://YOURDOMAIN.com/path-to-thumbnail.webp",
"uploadDate": "2025-01-01",
"duration": "PT2M30S",
"contentUrl": "https://VIDEO-FILE-IF-DIRECT.mp4",
"embedUrl": "https://player.vimeo.com/video/VIDEO_ID",
"publisher": {
"@type": "Organization",
"name": "BUSINESS NAME",
"logo": {
"@type": "ImageObject",
"url": "https://YOURDOMAIN.com/path-to-logo.webp"
}
}
}
</script>12.5 GeoCircle / Area Served
<script type="application/ld+json">
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "LocalBusiness",
"name": "BUSINESS NAME",
"areaServed": {
"@type": "GeoCircle",
"geoMidpoint": {
"@type": "GeoCoordinates",
"latitude": LAT_VALUE,
"longitude": LNG_VALUE
},
"geoRadius": 30000
}
}
</script>12.6 AggregateRating Snippet
<script type="application/ld+json">
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "LocalBusiness",
"name": "BUSINESS NAME",
"aggregateRating": {
"@type": "AggregateRating",
"ratingValue": "4.9",
"reviewCount": "37"
}
}
</script>Schema / SEO Troubleshooting Quick Codes
Common Schema Issues
- “Missing field address” → Add full PostalAddress block to LocalBusiness.
- “Value in property reviewCount must be positive” → Set reviewCount ≥ "1".
- Unknown type errors → Use valid types from schema.org (e.g., LocalBusiness, Service).
- Duplicate @id warnings → Ensure each entity has a unique @id or reuse intentionally.
- Video rich result missing → Check VideoObject for thumbnailUrl, uploadDate, embedUrl.
Indexing / Coverage Issues
- Check robots.txt from your hosting/DNS isn’t blocking key paths.
- Use GSC → Pages report to see exact status and referring page.
- Use 410 or canonical tags for junk/parameter URLs.
- Use “Inspect URL” in GSC and request indexing for key pages.
Copy-Paste SEO Snippets
UTM (GBP → Site)
?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp_profileTap-to-Call Link
<a href="tel:+16023270557">Call Now</a>Tap-to-Text Link
<a href="sms:+16023270557">Text Us</a>Responsive Image
<img src="https://YOURDOMAIN.com/image.webp"
alt="KEYWORD-RICH DESCRIPTION"
style="max-width:100%; height:auto;">Simple Inline Button
<a href="tel:+16023270557"
style="display:inline-block; padding:10px 18px; background:#cc0000; color:#ffffff; text-decoration:none; border-radius:4px; font-weight:bold;">
Call Now
</a>Branding & Agency Snippets
Brand Info (Polarity Leads)
AGENCY NAME: Polarity Leads
TAGLINE: AI-Driven Local SEO & Lead Generation
PRIMARY SITE: https://polarityleads.com/
PHONE: (602) 327-0557
EMAIL: robert@polarityleads.com
PRIMARY COLOR: #HEX
SECONDARY COLOR: #HEX
ACCENT COLOR: #HEXAgency Organization JSON-LD
<script type="application/ld+json">
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "Organization",
"@id": "https://polarityleads.com/#organization",
"name": "Polarity Leads",
"url": "https://polarityleads.com/",
"logo": "https://polarityleads.com/path-to-logo.webp",
"contactPoint": {
"@type": "ContactPoint",
"telephone": "+1-602-327-0557",
"email": "robert@polarityleads.com",
"contactType": "customer service",
"areaServed": "US"
}
}
</script>Local SEO Playbook (Service Businesses)
On-Site Essentials
- Exact NAP on every page (footer, contact, schema).
- City + main keyword in H1 and opening paragraph.
- Dedicated service pages (not one generic page).
- FAQs and testimonials on key pages.
- Embed map or link to GBP where appropriate.
GBP Essentials
- Fill out all fields (description, services, hours, categories).
- Use UTM tracking on website/appointment links.
- Post consistently (offers, FAQs, seasonal reminders).
- Ask for and respond to reviews.
Citations & Social
- Clean, consistent citations (see Citations section).
- Active, on-brand social profiles (FB, IG, etc.).
- Occasional YouTube/short-form video content helps a lot.
Quick Notes Scratchpad
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Last updated: update this line manually when you change the playbook.