# DeepLocal - Local Business Discovery Platform

DeepLocal is a premium discovery platform designed to connect customers with trusted local businesses. We prioritize high-authority visibility across Search, Maps, and AI platforms.

## Core Mission
To bridge the gap between traditional search visibility and the next generation of AI-powered discovery (AEO/GEO).

## Our Network
- LocalCherokee.com: The primary business directory for Cherokee County, GA.
- LocalForsyth.com: The visibility network for Forsyth County, GA.

## Services
- SEO (Search Engine Optimization): Traditional search visibility.
- AEO (Answer Engine Optimization): Visibility in conversational AI and voice search.
- GEO (Generative Engine Optimization): Optimization for LLM-based recommendation systems.

## Contact
- Newsroom: newsroom@deeplocal.co
- Sales: sales@deeplocal.co

## API & Interactions
- Form Submissions: The site accepts POST requests at `https://deeplocal.biz/contact.php`.
- Contact Form Payload: `form_type=contact`, `name`, `email`, `message`.
- Listing Application Payload: `form_type=get-listed`, `businessName`, `website`, `name`, `email`.

## Legal
- Privacy Policy: https://deeplocal.biz/privacy.html
- Terms of Service: https://deeplocal.biz/terms.html

## Technology Stack
- Static HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript.
- Schema.org (JSON-LD) for high-authority indexing.
- Performance-first architecture.