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Learning Path

Your route from beginner to delivering your first audit

The masterclass is structured in four progressive stages. Each stage ends with a clear milestone — something you can actually do rather than just something you know.

Self-paced — work at whatever speed suits your schedule

The four stages of the learning path

  1. Stage 1

    Build your foundations

    Start here
    • How local search worksModule 1 — essential context
    • What signals matter and whyModule 1 — conceptual overview
    • Types of local businesses to work withModule 1 — targeting

    Stage outcome: You will understand the landscape clearly before touching any tools.

  2. Stage 2

    Learn the audit workflow

    Core skill
    • Listing information audit checklistModule 2 — your main deliverable
    • AI prompt workflow for researchModule 2 — speed and consistency
    • On-page structure reviewModule 3 — website assessment

    Stage outcome: You will be able to run a complete audit using the supplied checklist.

  3. Stage 3

    Go deeper: citations and technical

    Intermediate
    • Citation discovery and deduplicationModule 4 — directory work
    • Technical issue identificationModule 4 — surfacing problems
    • Prioritising fixes by impactModule 4 — practical decision-making

    Stage outcome: You will know how to go beyond the listing and assess the wider presence.

  4. Stage 4

    Deliver work professionally

    Final stage
    • Writing the completed-work reportModule 5 — client communication
    • Setting expectations honestlyModule 5 — ethics and scope
    • Maintenance schedule templateModule 5 — ongoing work

    Stage outcome: You will be able to deliver clean, honest, professional work to a client.

What you need before you start

  • A laptop or desktop computer and a reliable internet connection
  • Curiosity about how local businesses show up online
  • Willingness to follow a structured, detail-oriented process
  • No prior SEO, marketing, or technical knowledge required

Start the path — no experience needed

Get in touch to access the masterclass and begin stage one today.

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