What Is Local SEO? 

Local SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is the process of optimizing your online presence so your business appears in the top results of local search, particularly in Google’s Local Map Pack. At Notice U Marketing, we create powerful, custom Local SEO strategies that make your business the obvious choice for nearby customers.

Now more than ever, AI is changing how consumers search and how Google, Apple, and even tools like ChatGPT recommend local businesses.

Why Local SEO Still Matters

  • 78% of local mobile searches result in an offline purchase.
  • 46% of all Google searches include local intent.
  • 64% of consumers rely on search engines and directories to find local services.
  • 76% of mobile users visit a nearby business within 24 hours of searching.
  • 51% of mobile buyers switch brands based on better online information.
  • 60% of all searches now happen on mobile.

The Notice U Marketing Advantage

Future-Ready Local SEO That Keeps You Ahead of AI

We don’t use one-size-fits-all plans or outsource to generic listing software. Our hyper-customized process ensures your business stands out to humans and machines.

Why This Matters in 2025:

  • Google continues to update its algorithm to prioritize helpful, local, relevant content.
  • Apple Intelligence is becoming a key player in local discovery on iPhones and Apple Maps.
  • ChatGPT and other LLM-based systems are now being used by customers to generate ideas, find service providers, and compare local options.

How AI Is Changing Local Discovery

Artificial intelligence is now embedded in the way people search. That means your business needs to send clear, structured signals not just to Google, but to AI systems across platforms:

Platform

What It Uses to Recommend You

Google

Map listings, website SEO, citations, reviews, user behavior

Apple Intelligence

Siri voice search, Apple Maps data, website schema, user preferences

ChatGPT / OpenAI

Business descriptions, location metadata, review summaries, public web presence

Your Business Needs to Be AI-Friendly

We optimize your listings, website, and content to ensure you’re a trusted recommendation across all emerging AI systems. If your site is missing key data or has inconsistencies, you won’t get picked even if you’re the best choice.

Core Ranking Factors

1. Google Business Profile

Complete, verified, and optimized for maximum visibility.

2. Citations Across the Web

Consistency across 1,000+ directories builds trust and confirms your legitimacy to Google, Apple, and AI systems.

3. Mobile-Optimized Website

Fast, mobile-friendly websites with rich, local content.

4. Backlinks & Authority

Authoritative links and content help boost your credibility.

5. Reviews & Social Proof

AI and users both rely on reviews to assess trust and relevance.

6. AI-Optimized Content

Structured data, FAQs, and summary content help LLMs like ChatGPT understand your business.

Our Local SEO Process

Step 1: Strategy

Audit everything like website, listings, and AI discoverability, and build a custom plan.

Step 2: Execution

We fix citations, optimize listings, build links, create content, and update your site.

Step 3: AI-Friendly Optimization

We structure your content to work with Google SGE, ChatGPT plugins, and Apple’s new Siri suggestions.

Step 4: Monitoring & Growth

We track rankings, clicks, calls, and make adjustments fast, often before you even know changes have happened.

Local SEO Meets AI

We future-proof your local presence by ensuring your business is visible and optimized for:

  • Google Search & Maps
  • Apple Maps & Siri
  • ChatGPT and AI-powered discovery tools
  • Voice search and smart devices
  • Social media platforms using AI ranking algorithms

Real Results, Real Reporting

You’ll get access to data that matters:

  • Google Business Insights
  • Website performance
  • Directory consistency
  • Review ratings & trends
  • AI crawl and schema validation

Choose a Partner That Understands Where Search Is Headed

At Notice U Marketing, we don’t just keep up but we stay ahead. AI is reshaping search. We help you benefit from those changes, not get buried by them.

Ready to Rank in a World Run by AI?

Schedule your free Local SEO & AI Visibility Audit today. We’ll show you exactly where your business stands and how to become the first choice for both customers and AI systems.