AI and the Future of Local Search: Top Insights for 2025

Darren will be on 2 webinars next week

Hey Local Search friends,

I’ll be doing two webinars this week that you may be interested in.

Demystifying the future local search landscape: top takeaways for 2025

Wednesday, January 22nd at 12:30 pm ET

I’ll be joining the brilliant David Mihm and Joel Headley on this webinar for Rio SEO where we discuss how to stay ahead in the local search landscape and future-proof your 2025 strategy.

💡What's next in the future of local search?

The landscape of local search is rapidly evolving, and staying ahead of the curve is crucial for businesses to thrive.

🎯 What you’ll learn:
- How AI is reshaping local search and rankings.
- Key strategies to optimize location pages for 2025.
- Best practices for staying ahead of algorithm updates and driving traffic.

The State of Local Marketing in the Era of AI

Thursday, January 23rd at 1:00 pm ET

💡Can your business keep up with the changing local marketing landscape?

With increasing competition, shifting search algorithms, and the rise of AI-driven tools, local businesses must adapt quickly to stay relevant.

Join Darren Shaw, founder of Whitespark (it me), for an in-depth look at the state of local marketing. We’ll cover the latest trends, biggest challenges, and actionable strategies to help your business succeed in 2025.

🎯 What you’ll learn:
- The latest local search trends and how they impact your business
- Practical strategies to leverage AI for enhanced visibility
- Insights into the evolving challenges of local SEO and customer engagement
- And more

Hope to see you there!

Darren