1. Start with the firm’s real service area, not Lockport’s population
Lockport city’s recorded county relationship is Niagara County. That is useful for defining a possible county-level boundary, but the Census population estimate is not a proxy for people seeking counsel. A firm may serve only Lockport, several Niagara County communities, or a wider New York area. Programmatic SEO should therefore begin with the services the firm actually offers and the places it is prepared to serve. Bosseo describes a footprint that can be statewide or limited to counties selected by the firm. That choice matters more than treating every nearby place as interchangeable.
Recommended approach
On a consultation, compare a Lockport-only concept with a Niagara County footprint and any broader area the firm can responsibly support. Exclude places where the firm lacks authority, capacity or a genuine service connection. Do not expand coverage merely because a city has residents.
