How to Monitor Your SEO Performance (Local UK Businesses)

Most business owners either check Google every day in a panic — or never look at their SEO data at all. The honest answer? Neither works, and understanding why will save you a lot of wasted time. 📖 Full Help Centre Article: https://www.watwebsites.co.uk/help-ce... In this video I break down exactly how to track your SEO results as a local UK business, what metrics actually matter, and how to know whether your investment is working. You'll learn: ✅ Why vanity metrics like rankings alone don't tell the full story ✅ The tools you need to monitor SEO performance (free & paid) ✅ What to check, and how often ✅ How to spot early signs your SEO is working — before the leads roll in ⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:22 Why Tracking your SEO is Important 00:57 The Key Metrics to Track 01:52 Google Search Console 02:36 Google Analytics 4 03:10 Local SEO & Map Pack 04:06 What Good SEO Progress Looks Like 05:33 Monthly Checklist 06:00 Tracking Mistakes to Avoid 07:57 Outro 🔔 Subscribe for more local SEO tips from WAT Websites 👍 Like if this helped! 🌍 WAT Websites — helping local businesses generate more leads online. #seo #localseo #smallbusiness #googlerankings #digitalmarketing