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Local Entity SEO 2026: the complete handbook for Google Business Profile & Maps
This is the 2026 edition. The new edition is Local Entity SEO 2027 (1 September 2026, paperback and Kindle).
More than 60% of searches end without a click. If you are recognised as an entity, you still win the customer. This book shows step by step how to build that entity: from a complete Google Business Profile to Wikidata, from reviews to AI visibility tests.
In this book
- The 25 local ranking factors of 2026
- A complete Google Business Profile: all blocks and new features (WhatsApp URL, Ask Maps)
- Entity SEO: Wikidata, schema.org, sameAs and the Knowledge Graph
- GEO and AEO: getting found and cited in AI answers
- Reviews that convince customers and AI models alike
- A concrete 90-day action plan with checklists and templates
- Bonus: the Zoran hack and a free video course
Local SEO in 2026 is different from three years ago. Google no longer judges your business as a page, but as an entity with a name, a reputation and a network of sources that confirm you. ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity draw their answers from the same signals. Proven techniques from fifteen years of practice: no jargon, but a complete framework you can apply today.
// About the author · E-E-A-T
Gijs Bodenstaff
Online marketer since 1998, GEO & Local Entity SEO specialist and author of the LocalSEOLab series. Google Local Guide Level 8, Google Labs beta tester and founder of the first specialist link building agency in the Netherlands. Every piece of advice is tested first-hand, not just googled.
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Where to find Local Entity SEO 2026 online
Besides this site, Local Entity SEO 2026 is listed on these book platforms:
- Goodreads: Local SEO 2026
- Goodreads: Local Entity SEO 2026
- Open Library (ISBN 9798187450541)
- Internet Archive
All books by Gijs Bodenstaff in one place: Goodreads, BookBub and Amazon.
// Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this book
What is the book Local Entity SEO 2026 about?
Local Entity SEO 2026 is the complete handbook for Google Business Profile, Google Maps and Entity SEO. It shows step by step how to build your business as an entity so you are found and cited in Google, ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity.
Who is the book for?
For SME business owners, marketers and SEO specialists who want local visibility in both classic search results and AI answers. Suitable for beginners and advanced readers.
Where can I buy Local Entity SEO 2026?
The book is available as an e-book and paperback on Amazon.nl. Click the Buy on Amazon button on this page.
What will I learn about Google Business Profile and Maps?
You learn to set up your Google Business Profile completely and consistently, optimise your categories and services, collect reviews and build a strong position in the Local Pack and Google Maps.
Does the book also cover AI visibility (GEO)?
Yes. A large part is about Generative Engine Optimisation: how to become visible in the answers of ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity through entity thinking and structured data.
What is Entity SEO and is it covered?
Entity SEO is building your business as a recognisable entity that search engines and AI understand unambiguously. The book covers Wikidata, Schema.org and sameAs in depth.
Do I need technical knowledge?
No. The book explains everything in clear steps, with concrete examples. Where code is needed, there are ready-made examples you can copy.
Is the book suitable for beginners?
Yes. It starts with the basics and builds up to advanced entity and AI optimisation, so both beginners and advanced readers get value from it.
Does the book cover Wikidata and Schema.org?
Yes, both form the core of the entity foundation in the book: how to create a Wikidata item and how to implement LocalBusiness and other Schema.org markup correctly.
Does Gijs Bodenstaff also give training based on the book?
Yes. The content of the book forms the basis of the GEO training sessions and masterclasses. See the training page for the options.
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