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Local Marketing Is Complex: What the Data Says & What To Do

10Jul

By Sara VordermeierNo Comments

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Local Marketing Is Complex: What the Data Says & What To Do

This post was sponsored by Uberall. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. Should I add more AI tools to manage local listings and reviews, or is that making it worse? Who should own AI search visibility across all our locations? The ideal multi-location marketing world is one where agentic AI fixes duplicate listings, responds to customer reviews, analyzes sentiment, and spots optimization opportunities before the marketer can say “GBP.” However, what multi-location brand CMOs actually have, in today’s far less ideal world, is layers of disjointed AI and marketing tooling creating an unclean and unclear infrastructure. This lack of infrastructure makes it nearly impossible to track overall ROI. In This Guide An Uberall survey last year revealed that only around 1...

61% of CMOs Say Local Marketing Is Too Complex: Here’s the Fix

6Jul

By Sara VordermeierNo Comments

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61% of CMOs Say Local Marketing Is Too Complex: Here’s the Fix

This post was sponsored by Uberall. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. Who should own AI search visibility across all our locations? Should I add more AI tools to manage local listings and reviews, or is that making it worse? When 99% of senior marketers say they want an AI orchestration layer, the question is who leads it. The ideal multi-location marketing world is one where agentic AI fixes duplicate listings, responds to customer reviews, analyzes sentiment, and spots optimization opportunities before the marketer can say “GBP.” However, what multi-location brand CMOs actually have, in today’s far less ideal world, is layers of disjointed AI and marketing tooling creating an unclean and unclear infrastructure. This lack of infrastructure makes it nearly impos...

How To Build: AI Trust Signal Strategy & Boost Local SEO Reviews

20Jun

By Jeff SchwerdtNo Comments

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How To Build: AI Trust Signal Strategy & Boost Local SEO Reviews

This post was sponsored by Reviewly.ai. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. Does keyword research still matter for SEO in 2026? Are Google reviews required for a local business to show up in AI results? How do I get my clients’ businesses recommended by AI like Gemini, Claude, and Google AI Overviews? With Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity now answering questions that used to require clicking through ten blue links, the way businesses get discovered has shifted. When these tools decide which businesses to recommend, they lean heavily on one local SEO trust signal above all others: reviews. That means your review generation strategy is no longer just a reputation play. It’s a visibility play. If AI can’t find fresh, consistent, positive reviews about you...

How To Remove Negative Reviews That AI Overviews Cites

15May

By Nicholas LonskiNo Comments

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How To Remove Negative Reviews That AI Overviews Cites

This post was sponsored by Erase.com. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. Why does AI pull a 2023 Reddit thread into a 2026 comparison query?What makes AI cite some complaints about my brand and skip others?How do I get AI to stop citing old complaints in unrelated queries? Four signals decide what AI exposes, and once you know them, you can work them. Q1 2026 analysis surfaces four consistent patterns in what AI engines cite: recency plus volume, specificity that names features, platform authority (Reddit, major review sites), and recurrence across sources. The complaints that hit all four are the ones that show up unprompted in queries where users were looking for solutions, not problems. The fix isn’t a single takedown request; it’s a four-step audit-and-rebuil...

90-Day GEO Playbook for Local Search: How To Show Up For AI

11May

By UberallNo Comments

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90-Day GEO Playbook for Local Search: How To Show Up For AI

This post was sponsored by Uberall. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. Local consumers have stopped searching the way we built our marketing around. This significant change in buyer habits has been quietly happening in the last 18 to 24 months. According to recent Uberall research into AI search behavior, an estimated $750 billion in consumer spend is already shifting toward AI-powered search. Roughly 60% of all searches now end without a single click to a website. And in a finding that should stop every marketer cold, or at least those working for multi-location businesses, 68% of brands are missing entirely from the recommendations AI engines generate in their category. That problem goes beyond channels. It’s a fast-moving visibility problem that risks affectin...

7May

By Nicholas LonskiNo Comments

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How To Remove Negative Reviews That AI Overviews Cites

This post was sponsored by Erase.com. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. Why is my brand appearing in AI comparisons I didn’t ask to be in?How do I find out what AI tools are saying about my brand?What’s the difference between traditional reputation management and AI reputation management? Any issues with your brand’s reputation are what AI decides to show searchers, unprompted. Throughout Q1 2026, we’ve seen a behavioral shift in how prospects discover brand reputation issues. AI-assisted research tools now autonomously surface negative content, such as reviews, complaints, forum threads, social media discussions, inside comparison queries, without users deliberately searching for problems. When someone asks ChatGPT “which CRM should I choose,” these AI engines ...

The New Role of Local Search in Customer Experience

20Nov

By Pranav DesaiNo Comments

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The New Role of Local Search in Customer Experience

Ask yourself the following: Do you reply to reviews? Do you engage? Do you make the interaction feel personal? Do you follow through on your promises? Do you keep information consistent across every platform? Do you share fresh updates (ex: photos, posts, or promotions) that show you’re active? Do you provide transparent details like pricing, wait times, or insurance accepted? If you answered no to any of the aforementioned, it’s time to switch to a brand experience mentality. That shift shows up clearly in the data. Six in ten people say they at least sometimes click on Google’s AI-generated overviews, which means discovery is no longer only about traditional rankings. It’s about whether your brand shows up well when search engines pull together information in context. Reputation follow...

New Strategies To Gain Local Search Visibility

31Aug

By DACNo Comments

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New Strategies To Gain Local Search Visibility

This post was sponsored by DAC. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. The new reality of Search and brand discovery requires an Enterprise-to-Local strategy. Traditional keyword-driven search engine results pages (SERPs) are being disrupted by AI-driven experiences that anticipate, summarize, and even act on users’ needs. As generative AI tools like Google’s AI Overviews and platforms such as Perplexity become more prominent in the Search journey, the marketer’s task expands: It’s no longer just about ranking well on Google but being visible wherever decisions begin. For multilocation businesses, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity. AI is flattening the competitive playing field, restructuring what influences purchasing decisions, and automating former...

18Jul

By Mel AttiaNo Comments

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How to Stay Visible in Google’s AI Era

This post was sponsored by GatherUp. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. If your business has a great local, word-of-mouth reputation but very few online reviews, does it even exist? That’s the existential riddle facing local businesses and agencies in 2025. With Google’s AI Overviews (AIOs) now reshaping the search experience, visibility isn’t just about being “the best.” It’s about being part of the summary. And reviews? They’re no longer just trust signals. They’re ranking signals. In This Article This article breaks down what’s changing, what’s working, and how agencies can keep their clients visible across both traditional local search and Google’s evolving AI layer. Reviews Are Now A Gateway To Search Inclusion Reviews have long been seen as conversion to...

Your Guide To Dominating Local Search Marketing

5Jun

By SOCiNo Comments

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Your Guide To Dominating Local Search Marketing

This post was sponsored by SOCi. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. As a marketer, you may feel like the ground is shifting under your feet with so many changes in the world of search. From Google’s recent announcement to release AI Overviews to all U.S. users to OpenAI revealing GPT-4o, there’s a lot to keep up with. How will these changes impact your search efforts? Do you need to shift your search strategy? We have the answers for you and more! In this blog, we’ll explain how search marketing has changed, what this means for your brand, and share tactics to improve your online visibility. At the end, we’ll also introduce our new game-changer for local search management. Let’s get into it! The Evolution Of Search Marketing As search evolves, many marketers are ...

The Ultimate Guide To Boosting Local SEO For Clients Using AI

7Aug

By Cynthia SenerNo Comments

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The Ultimate Guide To Boosting Local SEO For Clients Using AI

Drive business growth by offering an online brand and reputation intelligence platform that re-imagines customer connections through AI-powered deep listening, especially if you run an agency or are a reseller. In today’s ever-evolving tech landscape, it’s easy for agencies to feel overwhelmed by the vast array of options and partners. If you’re working with multi-location customers desiring modern marketing platforms, services, and products, the selection becomes even more complex. This article provides six key points to consider when looking for the reputation management platform and partner that best serves both you and your customers. 1. Place A High Value On End-Consumer Insights To Gain More Retainers & Clients As a marketing agency, the key to your clients’ success lies in how t...

24Jan

By Brian GarethNo Comments

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How To Find Hidden Opportunities

1. Check For Google Penalties The first step is the easiest place to look for a hidden opportunity to help skyrocket your rankings. Is your website currently under any penalties from Google? To check for penalties, your website needs to be connected to Google Search Console. If it isn’t, you, or the site’s owner, will have to connect and verify it first. Log into Google Search Console as the site owner and select the website you are auditing in Search property. Screenshot from Google Search Console, August 2022 Then, in the sidebar on the left, click on Security & Manual Actions and choose Manual actions. Screenshot from Google Search Console, August 2022 If it says, “No issues detected,” great! If it says anything else, there’s your first batch of problems to fix. 2. Run A Keyword Aud...

5 Ways SEO Experts Are Winning In Local Search

18Jan

By Bright DataNo Comments

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5 Ways SEO Experts Are Winning In Local Search

This post was sponsored by Bright Data. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. You know the story, every SEO professional is learning and using the same methods for building their SEO strategy. So, how do you uncover hidden gems that help propel your local brand to the top of search engine results pages (SERPs)? How do you elevate yourself from just a professional to an SEO expert? Where do you get actionable insights that help you claim a top SERP position? Expert digital marketers know that in order to win a top position on the SERP, they must understand how the SERP works. The solution: Actionable search insights can be discovered with SERP APIs. Being able to see what makes or breaks a top spot in a search will help you create a winning strategy. Expert digital m...

3 Huge Reasons Why Negative Reviews Help SEO

22Apr

By ReviewIncNo Comments

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3 Huge Reasons Why Negative Reviews Help SEO

This post was sponsored by ReviewInc, opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. You get that notification of a new review in your inbox. Next, you hold your breath and recite a short prayer before opening the email. You’re bracing yourself for a negative review. Business owners like you regularly experience this dread; you know a picture can say a thousand words – so can a review (even with a character limit). We know consumers rely heavily on reviews for their business decisions. Therefore, your first thought may be to put your best foot forward and avoid any negativity like the plague. However, sometimes bad is good. Should I Remove Negative Reviews? You may be surprised, but no, do not delete negative reviews. It seems counterintuitive, but trust us – negative reviews ha...

5 Ways to Take Your Small Business Marketing to the Next Level

3Sep

By CallRailNo Comments

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5 Ways to Take Your Small Business Marketing to the Next Level

Here are five reasons a small business owner should consider partnering with a marketing agency:1. Free Up Valuable Time & Resources for the BusinessThe CallRail survey revealed that the two greatest roadblocks for business owners to create a marketing plan were time and budget:44% of respondents said they were too pressed for time, overwhelmed with running the business, and had no budget to hire anyone.74% said they would rather spend their time on primary business responsibilities than on marketing.Many entrepreneurs operate with a DIY mindset and try to juggle too many tasks on their own.A marketing agency brings more experience to the table while also freeing up an owner’s invaluable time for other important tasks that may have fallen by the wayside.2. Monitor Trends & Make Exp...

5Aug

By CallRailNo Comments

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5 Ways to Take Your Small Business Marketing to the Next Level

Here are five reasons a small business owner should consider partnering with a marketing agency:1. Free Up Valuable Time & Resources for the BusinessThe CallRail survey revealed that the two greatest roadblocks for business owners to create a marketing plan were time and budget:44% of respondents said they were too pressed for time, overwhelmed with running the business, and had no budget to hire anyone.74% said they would rather spend their time on primary business responsibilities than on marketing.Many entrepreneurs operate with a DIY mindset and try to juggle too many tasks on their own.A marketing agency brings more experience to the table while also freeing up an owner’s invaluable time for other important tasks that may have fallen by the wayside.2. Monitor Trends & Make Exp...

22Jul

By CallRailNo Comments

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5 Ways to Take Your Small Business Marketing to the Next Level

Here are five reasons a small business owner should consider partnering with a marketing agency:1. Free Up Valuable Time & Resources for the BusinessThe CallRail survey revealed that the two greatest roadblocks for business owners to create a marketing plan were time and budget:44% of respondents said they were too pressed for time, overwhelmed with running the business, and had no budget to hire anyone.74% said they would rather spend their time on primary business responsibilities than on marketing.Many entrepreneurs operate with a DIY mindset and try to juggle too many tasks on their own.A marketing agency brings more experience to the table while also freeing up an owner’s invaluable time for other important tasks that may have fallen by the wayside.2. Monitor Trends & Make Exp...