What is 3local and how does it help estate agents and realtors?
3local is a location‑focused SEO platform for property professionals. It creates service‑ and area‑specific pages connected to your Google Business Profile to help broaden your visibility across nearby towns and suburbs. Actual placement in search results is determined by search engines and can vary by market and competition.
I already have a website — why would I use 3local as well?
Your main site remains as it is. 3local runs alongside it (typically on a subdomain) to extend coverage into neighbouring areas without changing your core design or platform.
Will 3local help me get more enquiries from nearby areas?
3local can help you target surrounding locations with dedicated pages, which may lead to more relevant enquiries. Results depend on factors like proximity, competitiveness, content quality and overall site authority.
How does 3local improve my visibility on Google?
3local adds location‑specific pages and structured data that make it easier for search engines to understand what you offer and where you operate. Visibility is not guaranteed and will vary by market.
What’s the difference between 3local and traditional SEO or Google Ads?
Ads provide immediate visibility while you pay per click, and agency SEO can involve longer timelines and retainers. 3local focuses on scalable, location‑based pages on a subscription model. Many businesses use 3local alongside other marketing channels.
Can 3local help me attract clients from outside my main location?
Yes. You choose a central point and target nearby towns and suburbs. Search engines ultimately decide when and where you appear, influenced by proximity and relevance.
How does 3local use my Google Business Profile (GBP)?
3local links your pages with details from your GBP to keep business information consistent and relevant across locations. This alignment can support discovery, though rankings are not guaranteed.
I cover several areas — can 3local target all of them?
Yes. 3local allows you to configure multiple service areas and generate pages for each one while keeping control of your services and messaging.
What sort of results can I expect?
Outcomes for any tool, including 3local, cannot be guaranteed. Some users report broader coverage and more relevant enquiries over time. Performance depends on competition, content quality, reviews and domain strength.
Can 3local support urgent keywords like “same‑day viewings”?
Yes. 3local can support urgent or time sensitive keywords. You can include time‑sensitive phrases (e.g., “same‑day viewings”, “last‑minute appointments”) on relevant location pages to align with demand in those areas.
Will 3local promote different services like lettings, sales and management?
Yes. 3local allows you to highlight the services you provide in the areas you serve. You can highlight sales, lettings, property management and other services, with dedicated pages for each service in each target location.
How quickly will I see results?
3local cannot guarantee exact timelines for results. Indexing and visibility can change quickly in some cases and take several weeks or longer in others. Submitting your sitemap in Google Search Console can help discovery, but timelines vary.
Does 3local work on mobile and desktop?
Yes. 3local has been designed to be responsive and work across phones, tablets and desktops.
Will I need to spend money on ads?
No. 3local focuses on organic discovery. You can use it on its own or alongside paid ads, depending on your goals.
Is it safe to use 3local alongside my current SEO or marketing?
Yes. 3local is designed to complement existing activity and typically runs on a subdomain. Coordinate with your provider to avoid duplication.
How does the setup process work?
Sign in, connect your Google Business Profile, choose your services and set your service radius. 3local then generates the corresponding local pages. No coding is required.
How does 3local decide which areas and services to target?
3local gives you full control over your target services and locations. You select the central location, radius and services. You can add priority towns or postcodes and adjust settings at any time.
Does 3local still work in competitive cities?
3local can help you target long‑tail and service‑plus‑location searches in competitive markets. Pace and performance depend on local competition and overall authority.
Do I need any technical skills to use 3local?
No. 3local has been designed to simplify the process of creating multiple service and location pages. The process is guided and straightforward, with no coding required.
How will I know 3local is working?
Although 3local does not have its own tracking and analytics, results are easily trackable. Monitor impressions, clicks and queries in Google Search Console, review calls and messages from your Google Business Profile, and track enquiries from target areas. Results build over time.
Can I target niche markets like luxury homes or first‑time buyers?
Yes. 3local allows you to tailor content towards niches—such as luxury property, rentals or first‑time buyers—across the locations you choose.
Will 3local help me rank for terms like “estate agent near me” or “property to let in [town]”?
3local is designed to align your pages with common service‑plus‑location queries. Where you appear in search results depends on many factors and cannot be guaranteed.