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Local search, written plainly.
Guides on local SEO, Google Business Profiles and AI search for small businesses and the people who market them.
Otterly, AthenaHQ and Peec AI vs. WebsiteGlue for local AI
Otterly.AI, AthenaHQ, Peec AI and BrightLocal track AI answers. WebsiteGlue scores why local businesses get named and what to fix first. Costs compared.
Semrush vs. Ahrefs vs. WebsiteGlue for local SEO and local AI
Semrush and Ahrefs study the whole web. WebsiteGlue scores your local market for Google and AI answers from $19 a month. See the costs side by side.
How WebsiteGlue scores local SEO and local AI, point by point
The math behind the WebsiteGlue AI ready score, the research behind each part, and a calculator to test your own numbers before you scan.
Richmond auto shops and AI search: only one made both lists
We scanned Richmond's top ten auto repair shops on Google, then asked Perplexity who to hire. Only one name appeared on both lists.
Richmond HVAC companies and AI search: 10 scored, October 2026
We scored 10 Richmond, VA HVAC companies for AI search readiness. See who ranked highest, what their websites share and what to fix first.
Richmond plumbers and AI search: the leader had the fewest reviews
We scored 10 Richmond, VA plumbers for AI search readiness. The top site had the fewest Google reviews in the group. See what its website does.
Local SEO and Local Services Ads work better together
Local Services Ads sit at the top of Google. The auction uses your local SEO signals, so one makes the other cheaper. Here's the play.
What AI search looks for, and how to see where you stand
ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity pick local businesses from a short list of signals you can check and change. Here's the list, and a free way to see yours.
Why local SEO is the best bet for a small retailer
Small retailers can't outrank Amazon on general searches. Local search is a different fight, and the one you can win. Here's why to focus there first.