⬡
H.I.V.E.
Enter the Hive
Local Listings
Local Listings Missions
38 real, step-by-step missions.
Claim and complete Apple Maps listing
Read the guide →
Claim and complete Bing Places listing
Read the guide →
List on Nextdoor for local community visibility
Read the guide →
List on Foursquare and Factual
Read the guide →
Claim your profile on MapQuest and HERE Maps
Read the guide →
Join your local Facebook community groups
Read the guide →
Submit to all local chamber of commerce directories
Read the guide →
Create local landing pages for each service area
Read the guide →
Submit to neighborhood apps (Nextdoor, Alignable)
Read the guide →
Sponsor or list in local event directories
Read the guide →
Sponsor a local team, school event, or charity drive
Read the guide →
Write and publish a local area guide relevant to your customers
Read the guide →
Create a "local business spotlight" post featuring a complementary business
Read the guide →
Engage in Nextdoor neighborhood conversations
Read the guide →
Get listed in 3 local news site directories
Read the guide →
Create a community-focused piece of content
Read the guide →
Check and correct all local listings for NAP consistency
Read the guide →
Build relationships with 2 other complementary local businesses
Read the guide →
Add your business to local "best of" and "top list" sites in your city
Read the guide →
Create geo-tagged content — photos and posts tagged to your specific service area
Read the guide →
Get featured in local press or community publication
Read the guide →
Host or sponsor a local community event
Read the guide →
Build partnerships with 3 complementary local businesses
Read the guide →
Get a local influencer or community figure to mention you
Read the guide →
Get your business included in a local "best of" list or award
Read the guide →
Create location-specific content tied to a real local event
Read the guide →
Pitch a column or regular contribution to a local news site or community blog
Read the guide →
Create a local resource page that answers the top questions newcomers to your area have
Read the guide →
Submit your business to your local city or county economic development directory
Read the guide →
Ask your 10 most local customers to recommend you on Nextdoor in your specific neighborhood
Read the guide →
Create a local community resource hub on your website
Read the guide →
Expand to adjacent cities or neighborhoods
Read the guide →
Host a free local workshop or open house
Read the guide →
Get listed on a local "things to do" or visitor guide site
Read the guide →
Build a local FAQ page specifically addressing questions about your service in your city
Read the guide →
Create a local case study page showing a real project in a specific neighborhood
Read the guide →
Get listed and profiled in your local Chamber of Commerce member directory
Read the guide →
Create a "local vs national" page explaining why local matters for your service
Read the guide →