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AI Search Is Rewriting Local SEO – What Business Owners Need to Know
In this episode of AEO Engine, we examine how AI search tools like ChatGPT and Google AI Mode are reshaping local business discovery on Google Maps and Yelp, forcing owners to rethink their 2026 visibility strategies.
Key takeaways:
Google AI Overviews now influence 47% of local search queries in 2026.
ChatGPT prioritizes businesses with verified Google Business Profile attributes.
Yelp reviews are being ingested by Perplexity AI for local recommendations.
Voice search via AI assistants drives 23% of local discovery traffic.
AEO optimization for AI answers can double local lead generation.
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