{"id":38244,"date":"2020-08-06T11:00:03","date_gmt":"2020-08-06T16:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/?p=38244"},"modified":"2024-10-04T11:10:36","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T16:10:36","slug":"how-to-get-on-top-of-google-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/how-to-get-on-top-of-google-search\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get to the Top of Google\u2019s Search Results [Interactive Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you run a business, you\u2019ll probably want to appear at the top of Google when people search for certain keywords<\/a>.<\/div>\n

For example, if you\u2019re a plumber in London, you might want to show up when people search for \u201cplumber near me\u201d or \u201clondon plumber.\u201d Most people click the first result<\/a>, so appearing at the top usually means more traffic, leads, and customers.<\/p>\n

But how exactly do you appear here above the competition?<\/p>\n

Just follow this flowchart:<\/p>\n

\"01<\/p>\n

Not sure what each of those four possibilities look like?<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a quick cheat sheet:<\/p>\n

\"02<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve hit the end of the flow chart, check our list of SERP features<\/a>. There might still be a way to appear right at the top.<\/p>\n

Otherwise, hit one of the options below to jump straight to the instructions:<\/p>\n