The Communities Served feature allows you to demonstrate your local expertise in the areas that you work in. Adding communities is a great way to boost SEO, while providing valuable neighborhood information for consumers. Community pages can be found in the Communities section of your website.

To add communities to your website, click on Communities Served in the website content menu.Then click Add Community.

First, enter the community name in the Name of Community field. Then enter the community or neighborhood name, OR a zip or postal code for the community you're adding (once you start entering a zip code, you'll be able to select it from a list). You can add multiple names or zip codes per area.

If the community/neighborhood name does not auto-populate the pick-list, you'll need to use a zip code instead. This usually happens because the specific neighborhood is not recognized by your local MLS.

Next, add a description for the community. What are some of the local landmarks or tourist attractions? Why would someone want to live here? What's your favorite thing about this community? This is your chance to really showcase your local expertise.

Be sure to add unique content here, and don't be afraid to use video, images, and links to other pages of your website, and external websites too!

Then move the pin to the center of your area on the map, to give consumers a better idea of where this community is located.

Now you can add a photo to represent your community (we always recommend adding a community image), like a local landmark, favorite place to eat, a popular park, or farmer's market. This can be a photo you've taken, or any professional image you own the rights to use. 

Simply click the Choose File button, locate and upload the file, and you're all set!

 For best results choose an image with a landscape orientation (horizontal), rather than portrait orientation (vertical).

The last step is to add the SEO title and Meta Description for your community page, which is great for SEO! When you're finished, click Save. Learn more about SEO titles & descriptions

To edit an existing community click the edit icon () in the Actions column. To remove a community click the delete icon ().

If Market Insider is available in your area, the default zip code will be the last zip code you entered in your communities served.

Additional Resources:

• Change Your Website Theme
• Create a hyperlink
• Add an image to your website
• Add a video to your website