Local SEO WordPress Directory for Roofing

I need a WordPress directory website for emergency roof tarping services across 24 cities. The site should be optimized for local SEO to attract relevant traffic and include the following functionalities:

Core Functionalities:
- Search and filter options to easily navigate services.
- Lead generation forms to capture potential customer inquiries.

Content Requirements:
- Each city page should include comprehensive text and descriptions about the services offered, tailored to that specific location.

Design and Development:
- I have specific WordPress themes and plugins in mind that I would like to use for this project.

Ideal Skills and Experience:
- Proven expertise in building local SEO-optimized WordPress sites.
- Familiarity with directory websites and implementing search/filter functionalities.
- Strong content organization and layout skills for text-heavy pages.
- Experience with various WordPress themes and plugins integration..


Scope of Work:
Site Setup:
WordPress installation (hosting + domain provided)

Fast, lightweight theme (Astra, Kadence, etc.)

Page builder (Elementor or similar)

SEO plugin (Rank Math or Yoast)
Page Structure:
Homepage (~2,500 words of content provided)

24 Local Service Pages (each with unique URL like /roof-tarping-eagan/)

Contact Page with:

Emergency lead form

Sticky “Call Now” button for mobile

Internal linking from homepage to city pages

Features:
Mobile-first responsive design

Google Maps embed (service radius)

Schema markup (LocalBusiness + FAQ)

Sitemap, robots.txt

Image & speed optimization

Google Analytics installation (optional)

Requirements:
Experience building directory-style or local SEO WordPress websites

Strong understanding of mobile optimization and lead generation

Clear communication and clean design work

I Will Provide:
Homepage content (formatted)

Logo + service photos

Full list of cities and target ZIP codes

Hosting and domain credentials
Why This Website Matte

The 24 City Pages