Local SEO

Infographic showing five key local SEO statistics for 2026 including 46% local search intent, 76% near me visit rate, 80% conversion rate, 2.7x GBP trust factor and 126% map pack traffic boost.

Local SEO Statistics 2026: 105 Industry Benchmarks Plus 12 Data Points From 18 Years Running Local SEO Campaigns

We compiled 105 local SEO industry benchmarks for 2026 and layered 12 first-party data points from our 18 years of running local SEO campaigns over the top, including the AI conversion-rate deltas, the geo-grid CBD reality and the GBP keyword-stuffing risk that the published surveys do not flag.

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Google search results showing Local 3-Pack with map displaying three local business listings above organic search results for a local service query.

Local SEO in 2026: How to Rank in Google Maps and Local Search

With 46% of Google searches having local intent and 76% of those searchers visiting a business within 24 hours, this guide covers everything you need to dominate the Local 3-Pack in 2026.

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