Ranking in maps is dead.
AI will make local SEO obsolete.
You’ve heard it all before, right?
People have been saying local SEO is dead since Google My Business was first introduced. But if Google is still around, then local SEO is still very much alive.
Sure, it’s different than it was when I first started in 2011. Back then, you could game the system with a bunch of spammy tactics and get away with it. (Ah, the good ol' days.)
Now, it’s a lot tougher—AI features like Google’s AI-driven recommendations and natural language processing make it seem like SEO is changing at lightning speed.
But let me tell you, AI is a blessing in disguise for local SEO.
Instead of fearmongering about how AI is going to ruin everything, we need to embrace the change.
AI can now help you optimize your GBP faster, more efficiently, and with a higher level of accuracy than ever before.
It’s not a dead-end—it’s a new chapter in how we approach local rankings.
The key? Ignore the fear tactics and stay focused on what works:
Optimize your GBP with AI tools to ensure it’s as relevant as possible.
Leverage AI-driven content suggestions to create better, more engaging posts.
Use automated review responses to increase customer engagement without losing a personal touch.
If you focus on real optimization and use AI as a tool, the results will speak for themselves. Don’t get lost in the noise.
Long live GBP SEO—and long live local SEO.
Ignore the hype—AI isn’t here to kill SEO, it’s here to make it better. Embrace it, and you’ll see the difference.
How are you using AI in your local SEO strategy? Let’s chat about the future of GBP optimization!
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