Google Local SEO Ranking Factors For Improving Visibility In Google Maps And AI Search Results In 2026

How to Rank in Google Local Search in 2026

Most local SEO advice treats the Map Pack as the finish line. In 2026, it is half the race. 42% of local searches still click a Map Pack result (Backlinko, 2024) — that number has not changed much in years. What has changed is what happens before the Map Pack. 45% of Australian consumers now use ChatGPT or other AI

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