Local SEO has evolved through distinct stages, with each one building on what came before. The next stage, Local 5.0, is defined by AI’s ability to interpret intent, evaluate evidence, and connect context to determine which businesses it can understand, trust, and recommend. For multi-location brands, that means connecting location data, local context, customer intent, and other signals to give AI the evidence it needs to evaluate each location. Success depends on making every location consistent, relevant, and trustworthy enough to earn recommendations — then measuring whether that visibility drives meaningful business outcomes. The…
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