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Local SEO Analysis (March 2026)

Key Statistics

Metric
Value
Source

GBP signals share of local pack weight
32%
Whitespark 2026

Proximity share of ranking variance
55.2%
Search Atlas ML study

Review signals share (up from 16%)
~20%
Whitespark 2026

Google searches seeking local info
46%
Industry data

Mobile "near me" searches leading to visit in 24h
76%
Google confirmed

ChatGPT/AI usage for local recommendations
45% (up from 6%)
BrightLocal LCRS 2026

ChatGPT local conversion rate
15.9%
Seer Interactive

Google organic local conversion rate
1.76%
Seer Interactive

Local pack ads growth (Jan 2025 to Jan 2026)
1% to 22%
Sterling Sky

Business Type Detection