1. Define the geography before interpreting the numbers
Those are not interchangeable geographic labels. A dashboard may also contain city, county, state, service-area or metropolitan views, but the correct interpretation depends on how each view is defined. A ranking for a Clinton service-and-city target is not the same evidence as a Worcester County result, and neither proves that a person became a client. Before using the dashboard in a partner meeting, ask which geographic field belongs to each keyword, call, form and matter. Also ask whether a location reflects the searcher’s location, the page target, the office location or the matter’s service area.
Recommended approach
Create a written geographic definition for every reportable field. Review Clinton, Worcester County and Massachusetts separately, and decide which geography belongs in budget, intake and matter discussions.
