How to Win "Near Me" Searches as a Small Business in 2026
"Near me" searches now drive a huge share of local revenue. Here's exactly how small businesses can show up first when customers in their city search on Google and AI tools.
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Short, sharp analysis on AI recommendations, AEO, and what it takes to get cited first when local customers search with ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini.
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