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Local AI Optimization

Local GEO Certified

Learn how to optimize your local business for AI-powered discovery. From "near me" queries to Google Business Profile optimization for AI Overviews, master the strategies that get local businesses recommended by AI.

45 min4 lessonsCertification included
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What you'll learn

  • Understand how AI handles local search and recommendations differently than traditional local SEO
  • Optimize your Google Business Profile for AI Overviews and AI assistants
  • Build local authority signals that AI systems recognize
  • Handle multi-location businesses in AI-first discovery
  • Track local AI visibility metrics

Who this is for

Local Business OwnersMulti-Location MarketersLocal SEO SpecialistsFranchise Marketers

Prerequisites

  • - Basic understanding of local SEO
  • - Access to Google Business Profile

Course Curriculum

1

How AI Is Changing Local Search

beginner

Understand the fundamental shift from "10 blue links" to AI-powered local recommendations and what it means for your business.

10 min
2

Optimizing Google Business Profile for AI

intermediate

Your Google Business Profile is the foundation of local AI visibility. Learn how to optimize every element for AI understanding.

12 min
3

Building Local Authority for AI

intermediate

AI recommendations are based on perceived authority. Learn how to build the signals that make AI confident in recommending your local business.

12 min
4

Multi-Location AI Strategy

advanced

For businesses with multiple locations, AI visibility requires special strategies. Learn how to maintain brand consistency while winning local AI recommendations.

10 min

Ready to start learning?

Complete all 4 lessons to earn your Local GEO Certified certification.

Begin with Lesson 1