Google Search can now make AI-powered calls to local businesses. Businesses are selected based on traditional local search rankings. The feature is rolling out in the U.S. with higher usage limits for ...

Industry observers note that consumers are no longer relying solely on search engine results when selecting local service providers. Instead, decision-making increasingly involves cross-platform ...

Local search intent is defined as the goal a searcher has when they type a query into a search engine when seeking a resource in a specific geographic location. The local searcher could be looking for ...

Not long ago, showing up in a Google search was enough. A complete Google Business Profile (GBP) and a steady stream of reviews could put your client in front of the right customers. But today’s local ...

AI search often cites forums and third-party sites for general queries, but local searches behave differently. A Yext study ...

In its 2025 Small Business Local Visibility and Trust Report, Weblish studied 1,732 local businesses, including clinics, restaurants, salons, trades, professional services and local shops. The team ...