This review covers the 8 branches earmarked for initial optimisation. These span all 5 major metro markets plus Darwin and Coffs Harbour. Two branches (WAN and FDL) share the Perth market — keyword and content strategy for these must be coordinated to avoid cannibalisation.
| Code | Branch | SEO Market | State | Market Type | Branded SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EMU |
Emu Plains | Sydney | NSW | Major Metro | 20 |
WAN |
Wangara | Perth | WA | Major Metro (shared) | 170 (combined) |
FDL |
Forrestdale | Perth | WA | Major Metro (shared) | |
LSB |
Brisbane South | Brisbane | QLD | Major Metro | 260 |
MSA |
Novar Gardens | Adelaide | SA | Major Metro | 170 |
NUN |
Dandenong South | Melbourne | VIC | Major Metro | 20 |
COF |
Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour | NSW | Regional | 320 |
DAR |
Darwin | Darwin | NT | Regional | 50 |
| Role | Name | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Primary POC | Edith Butterfield | Digital lead — project owner, branch strategy, exec stakeholder management |
| Marketing Coordinator | Grace Howarth | Digital channels, website, SEO — will own ongoing execution after Wave 1 |
| State Marketing Lead | Bri (surname TBC) | Local area marketing plans per state — curated the Wave 1 branch list with state leads |
Lysaght operates a federated P&L model where each state manages its own business strategy independently. This means branches in the same state — let alone different states — can have entirely different priorities, product mixes, service capabilities, and target customers. A single national content template cannot serve this model. Branch-specific content and messaging is not a nice-to-have: it is a direct reflection of how the business actually operates.
Examples from the Wave 1 branch set that illustrate this directly:
WAN and FDL serve the same Perth metro market but have fundamentally different commercial priorities — confirmed in client meeting. WAN (Wangara): no foot traffic, structural steel and commercial B2B focus, beyond capacity. FDL (Forrestdale): foot traffic welcome, pick-up centre. Content must reflect these operational differences, not just geographic suburb differentiation.
Lysaght is a multinational business with an established national branch network, strong domain authority, and a recognised brand in the Australian steel building products market. The current branch page template provides a functional foundation, but the local search execution does not yet reflect that scale. Every branch page uses identical content — same headings, same generic copy, same product categories — giving search engines no local signal to differentiate one branch from another.
The opportunity is to bring the branch page execution in line with Lysaght's actual market position. The primary competitor, Metroll, runs a JavaScript-only store locator with no individually indexable location pages. Lysaght already has a crawlable URL per branch. With targeted optimisation, Lysaght's brand authority combined with localised content will dominate local search results in markets where Metroll structurally cannot appear.
No structured data communicates location, hours, services or products to Google. A single template update deploys LocalBusiness + Store schema across all 8 priority pages in one release. FAQPage schema ready to deploy once question set is confirmed.
Metroll's JavaScript store locator is not indexed by Google. For every "[product] [city]" query in all 8 markets, Lysaght's optimised branch pages will face zero competition from Metroll in organic results.
"Colorbond roofing Adelaide" carries a $16.09 CPC — the highest of any market in scope. High CPC signals strong commercial intent and paid advertiser competition, meaning organic ranking has a clear revenue equivalent. MSA content and schema should be treated as the highest-priority individual branch.
"Lysaght Coffs Harbour" has 320 monthly searches — more than Sydney (20) or Melbourne (20). This indicates an active trade customer base actively searching for the branch. COF page optimisation will capture this existing demand with immediate results.
Darwin is a low-competition, high-loyalty trade market. "Lysaght Darwin" has 50 branded monthly searches with near-zero competitor presence. Basic schema + local copy is sufficient to own the market entirely.
The following keyword data is SEMRush AU verified (August 2026). All terms are currently unranked by Lysaght branch pages. SV = monthly search volume. CPC = paid cost-per-click used as commercial intent proxy.
The new website represents a clean-slate opportunity to build the branch page template correctly from the ground up. The following specifications define what each branch page must include to perform in local search. The standardised template approach is appropriate for a multinational at scale — these requirements are designed to be deployed consistently across all branches via variable fields, not bespoke builds per location.
New Template — Required Elements
Base template: "Lysaght [City] — Steel Roofing, Cladding & Building Products | LYSAGHT®". Brand + location + primary product category. Avoid leading with "Visit" — searchers use product-first queries.
4 branches require variations — the standard product string mispositions branches where fencing, patios or custom fabrication are the primary audience signal. See Page Structure table below for per-branch meta and H2 copy.
Required. Each branch page must have a unique, templated meta description with location-specific CTA and phone number. Format: "[City] steel roofing, cladding, guttering & fencing. Trade pick-up available at [address]. Call [phone]." 130-155 characters. Template variables: [City], [address], [phone].
Confirmed. "[Brand] + [Location]" is the correct and scalable H1 standard for all branch pages. Consistent across the multinational network. Add H2 immediately below for product context: "Steel Building Products in [City]".
Required. Name, address, and phone number must be prominently displayed and exactly match the Google Business Profile listing for each branch — including formatting (no abbreviation variants). Template variables: [name], [address], [phone].
Required. Branch-specific hours must display on-page and be replicated in OpeningHoursSpecification schema. Enables rich results and GBP alignment. Template variable: [hours]. Saturday/Sunday closure must be explicitly declared.
Required. Branch-level service differentiation (e.g. trade pick-up, order collection, product displays, on-site manufacturing) must be listed with 1-2 sentences of supporting copy per service. This is a key local differentiator — not all branches offer the same services. Sourced from branch interviews. Do not default to a generic national list.
Required. Each branch page must feature the products and product lines most relevant to that branch and its market — including specific product names (Trimdek, Klip-Lok, Custom Orb, Spandek) and available Colorbond colours. Product content must not be identical across all branches. Sourced from branch interviews. This is the primary on-page signal for product + location search queries.
Required. Each branch page must include 150-200 words of copy referencing the city, key trade suburbs in the catchment, the local customer base (builders, contractors, commercial buyers), and featured products or services. A single copywriting template with variable fields covers all branches in one sprint. Generic national marketing copy must not appear on branch pages.
Required. Every branch page must include LocalBusiness (type: Store) structured data with GeoCoordinates, OpeningHoursSpecification, and hasOfferCatalog. This is the primary technical requirement for Local Pack eligibility and rich results. FAQPage schema to be added once question set is confirmed from branch interviews. Full schema templates in Section 04.
Required. 3-5 location-specific FAQs per branch page, targeting local search intent. Questions to be determined from branch interview programme. Each branch will have different FAQs reflecting its specific product mix, services, and customer type. FAQPage schema deploys with on-page content simultaneously.
Required. Branch pages link to relevant product category pages (standard). Product category pages must also link back to branch pages ("Find your local Lysaght branch"). Nearby branch links recommended where geographic proximity is relevant. This distributes authority to branch pages and signals local product relevance.
Recommended path for new build: /locations/[city-slug] or /branches/[city-slug]. Avoid nesting under /contact/ — this signals contact intent rather than product supplier. A clean location URL structure at launch avoids the redirect complexity of a future migration.
| Element | Specification | Requirement | Variable Fields |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta title | Lysaght [City] — Steel Roofing, Cladding & Building Products | LYSAGHT® | ✓ Required | [City] |
| Meta description | Location-specific, 130-155 chars, with address + phone CTA | ✓ Required | [City], [address], [phone] |
| H1 | "Lysaght [City]" — brand standard, no variation | ✓ Required | [City] |
| H2 | "Steel Building Products in [City]" | ✓ Required | [City] |
| NAP | Name, address, phone — exact GBP match | ✓ Required | [name], [address], [phone] |
| Opening hours | Branch-specific, on-page + schema | ✓ Required | [hours] |
| LocalBusiness JSON-LD | Store type, GeoCoordinates, OpeningHours, hasOfferCatalog | ✓ Required | All NAP + geo fields |
| Services section | Branch-specific services with supporting copy | ✓ Required | From branch interviews |
| Branch-specific product content | Named products + Colorbond colours relevant to this branch | ✓ Required | From branch interviews |
| Location body copy | 150-200 words, city + suburbs + trade context + products | ✓ Required | [City], [suburbs], [products] |
| FAQPage schema + local FAQs | 3-5 questions, branch-specific — pending interviews | ~ Pending | From branch interviews |
| Suburb service area section | 8-12 catchment suburbs listed | ✓ Required | [suburbs] |
| Bidirectional internal links | Links to + from product category pages | ✓ Required | — |
| Nearby branch links | 2-3 geographically adjacent branches | ~ Recommended | [nearby-branches] |
| URL structure | /locations/[city-slug] | ✓ Required | [city-slug] |
The highest-impact technical change is implementing LocalBusiness (type: Store) JSON-LD on every branch page. The following schema template should be applied to all 8 Wave 1 branches with branch-specific values populated dynamically.
Branch-specific FAQ content has been drafted for all 8 branches (EMU, WAN, FDL, LSB, COF, DAR, NUN, MSA) based on branch interview data. Full FAQ sets are in Section 04b of this brief. Phone number placeholders must be confirmed with branch contacts before publishing.
| Element | Current | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Meta title | Visit LYSAGHT® [City] for Quality Steel Building Products | Lysaght [City] — Steel Roofing, Cladding & Building Products | LYSAGHT® (base — see branch variations below) |
| Meta description | None | "Lysaght [City] supplies steel roofing, cladding, guttering and fencing. Trade pick-up available. Visit [address] or call [phone]." |
| H1 | Lysaght [City] | Lysaght [City] — retain as brand anchor |
| H2 — add | Missing | "Steel Building Products in [City]" (base — see branch variations below) |
| H2 — add | Missing | "Visit Our [City] Branch" |
| Canonical | Not confirmed | Self-referencing canonical required on all branch pages |
4 branches warrant product-specific variations. Standard template applies to EMU, WAN and COF.
| Branch | Meta Title | H2 |
|---|---|---|
| EMU Emu Plains |
Lysaght Emu Plains — Steel Roofing, Cladding & Building Products | LYSAGHT® | Steel Building Products in Emu Plains |
| WAN Wangara |
Lysaght Wangara — Steel Roofing, Cladding & Building Products | LYSAGHT® | Steel Building Products in Wangara |
| FDL Forrestdale |
Lysaght Forrestdale — Patios, Fencing & Steel Building Products | LYSAGHT® | Patios, Fencing & Steel Building Products in Forrestdale |
| LSB Archerfield |
Lysaght Archerfield — Steel Fencing, Patios & Building Products | LYSAGHT® | Steel Fencing, Patios & Building Products in Brisbane |
| MSA Novar Gardens |
Lysaght Novar Gardens — Steel Roofing, Cladding & Building Products | LYSAGHT® | Steel Building Products in Adelaide |
| COF Coffs Harbour |
Lysaght Coffs Harbour — Steel Roofing, Cladding & Building Products | LYSAGHT® | Steel Building Products in Coffs Harbour |
| DAR Darwin |
Lysaght Darwin — Cyclone-Rated Steel Roofing & Building Products | LYSAGHT® | Cyclone-Rated Steel Building Products in Darwin |
| NUN Dandenong South |
Lysaght Dandenong South — Steel Roofing, Cladding & Custom Fabrication | LYSAGHT® | Steel Roofing, Cladding & Custom Fabrication in Melbourne |
Branch-specific FAQ content for location pages. Each set is tailored to the branch's products, customers and differentiators. Phone number placeholders are marked throughout — confirm with branch contacts before publishing. MSA (Novar Gardens) remains blocked pending survey response.
Each Wave 1 branch page needs 150-200 words of location-specific body copy. A single template with variable fields covers all 8 branches. Key variables per branch:
| Branch | City Reference | Suburb Catchment | Local Trade Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMU | Western Sydney (foot traffic welcome) | Penrith, Richmond, Hawkesbury, Blue Mountains | OPU pick-up area, 3-hour flashing turnaround, cash sales, on-site manufacturing. Trade and walk-in welcome. |
| WAN | North Perth (no foot traffic) | Joondalup, Wanneroo, Mindarie, Stirling, Balcatta | Structural steel, heavy commercial jobbing, fencing — order/enquiry-led only. Do NOT drive walk-in traffic. |
| FDL | South Perth (foot traffic welcome) | Armadale, Rockingham, Mandurah, Kwinana, Cockburn | Trade pick-up centre, product displays, in-store service. Walk-in and drive-in customers welcome. |
| LSB | South Brisbane | Archerfield, Coopers Plains, Rocklea, Salisbury, Moorooka | Industrial precinct, trade supply, southeast QLD growth |
| MSA | Adelaide (south) | Novar Gardens, Glenelg, Marion, Morphett Vale, Christies Beach | Coastal residential, renovation market, SA industry |
| NUN | Melbourne (southeast) | Dandenong, Cranbourne, Frankston, Hallam, Narre Warren | High-density industrial, major residential growth SE corridor |
| COF | Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour, Sawtell, Woolgoolga, Grafton, Nambucca | Mid North Coast residential and agricultural construction |
| DAR | Darwin + multi-state service area | Darwin CBD, Winnellie, Berrimah, Palmerston, Humpty Doo + parts of QLD + parts of SA | Cyclone-rated construction, tropical climate products, NT Government projects. Service area and product mix TBC from branch interview. |
Edith has set up BrightLocal with all 8 Wave 1 branches (plus Smithfield for benchmarking). Recommendation: Simply Listings plan (Citation Builder only) rather than full platform — review management is already handled via Google Business Profile directly and does not need to move. Credits-based approach recommended over subscription. Budget estimate: ~$1,000 for 8 locations across ~50 directories each.
The Citation Builder will clean up NAP (Name, Address, Phone) inconsistencies across directories (Yellow Pages, White Pages, Apple Maps etc.) and ensure all entries align with the branch page content deployed in Wave 1. This must run after branch page descriptions and copy are finalised — not before — so the citation content reflects the optimised messaging.
Remaining 14 branches: Edith to add all 22 branches to BrightLocal now (no downside to early setup). Citation build for Wave 2 follows the same process.
Currently one image is shared across all branches in BrightLocal. Google recommends a minimum of 10 photos per GBP listing: branch exterior, interior, product displays, staff, and Colorbond samples. A single image significantly limits Local Pack visual appeal and trust signals.
Previous photo request to branches (6-8 months ago) had poor response. Recommended approach: escalate as a formal project to the GM, tied to the Wave 1 launch — frame it as a deliverable the branch team owns, not a marketing request. Alternatively, a small incentive (e.g. $100 gift card for the branch with the best photo submission) has been floated. At minimum, a clear brief with phone-quality photo guidelines (no professional shoot required) should be issued to all 8 Wave 1 branches.
| Signal | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Business name | "Lysaght [City]" — exact match to website H1 | Audit all 8 GBPs |
| Address | Identical format to branch page — no abbreviation variants | Cross-reference and standardise |
| Phone | Local branch number — not 13 30 38 national line | Verify per branch |
| Opening hours | Exactly match website — including Saturday/Sunday closure | Sync and set holiday hours |
| Primary category | "Building materials supplier" or "Steel supplier" | Standardise across all 8 |
| Secondary categories | Metal supplier, Roofing contractor, Hardware store | Add where missing |
| Website link | Must point to the branch location page — not homepage | Update all 8 GBP listings |
| Business description | Location-specific with product keywords — 750 char max | Write 8 unique descriptions |
| Photos | Branch exterior + interior + products — minimum 10 per branch | Photo audit and upload |
| Q&A | Seed 5 common questions with model answers | Populate on all 8 GBPs |
| Competitor | Location Page Approach | Local SEO | Schema | Lysaght Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metroll | JavaScript store locator only — no individual indexable location URLs. Cannot rank for any branch-level query. | ✗ No indexed pages | ✗ No LocalBusiness per branch | ✓ Complete structural advantage. Lysaght's 8 crawlable branch URLs will rank where Metroll structurally cannot appear in organic results. |
| Stratco | Individual store pages exist (403 blocked from direct audit). Known stronger local presence, GBP network established. | ✓ Stronger — established | Unknown — likely partial | Lysaght's steel product specialisation outperforms Stratco's broader hardware positioning for trade-focused roofing/cladding searches. Out-specialise on product terms. |
| Local Suppliers | Variable — small operators have weak technical SEO but often strong GBP reviews | ~ GBP strong, website weak | ✗ Typically absent | Lysaght's national domain authority + schema + local content will outrank smaller operators at scale. |
| Phase | Actions | Expected Outcome | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Wins | Schema, meta descriptions, H2, GBP audit, internal links, Perth dedup | Local Pack eligibility established. Improved SERP CTR. Google begins associating branch pages with product + location intent. COF and DAR see immediate branded ranking improvement. | 0-3 months |
| Medium-Term | Local copy, product blocks, suburb targeting, FAQs, GBP posts | Top 10 rankings for "[product] [city]" in priority markets. MSA and NUN ranked for colorbond roofing terms. Local Pack appearances across all 8 markets. Metroll absent from organic — Lysaght unchallenged. | 3-6 months |
| Strategic | Reviews, local content, product+location pages, backlinks | Dominant Local Pack and organic presence across all 8 markets. Colorbond roofing rankings in Melbourne (590 SV), Sydney (480 SV), Adelaide (390 SV). Measurable increase in branch enquiry volume and trade account leads. | 6-12 months |
GBP optimisation runs independently of website changes and can deliver Local Pack results faster than on-page SEO. All 8 GBPs should be audited in the same sprint as the Quick Wins. No developer involvement required — this is a marketing team task.
Product pages for Roofing, Cladding, Fencing etc. should include a "Find your local Lysaght branch" section with links to the 8 Wave 1 branch pages. This creates internal link equity flowing to branch pages and strengthens topical authority for local product searches.
"Colorbond colours" carries 27,100 national monthly searches. Specific colour terms (Monument 6,600 SV, Surfmist 3,600 SV, Woodland Grey 2,400 SV, Basalt 2,400 SV) are high-intent informational searches directly preceding purchase. If dedicated Colorbond colour pages do not exist, creating them represents a significant traffic opportunity — and linking from branch pages creates a local content pathway.
Confirm all 8 Wave 1 branch pages appear in the sitemap, are not blocked by robots.txt, and return a 200 status code. Given the pages are under /contact/, there is risk of exclusion from crawl in some CMS configurations. Verify via Google Search Console coverage report before optimisation work begins.
The template improvements developed for Wave 1 can be deployed across the remaining 19 branches with minimal additional effort — variable field substitution for city, NAP, suburb catchment and product focus. Recommend scheduling Wave 2 immediately after Wave 1 quick wins are deployed.
Prepared by Earned Media. Keyword research conducted August 2026 using DataForSEO + SEMRush AU. 5,959 keywords verified. Branch template audit based on Albury and Brisbane pages. Wave 1 scope: EMU, WAN, FDL, LSB, MSA, NUN, COF, DAR.