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Local consumer search behavior trends in Q1 2025

…k harder in our Local Pages Playbook. Clicks to call also dipped 7.4% this quarter, but bookings often start with questions. When guests do call, they’re often looking to confirm availability or ask about upgrades. If that call doesn’t go through, or lands in the wrong department, you’ve lost a potential guest before they’ve even packed their bag. Where to focus next: Build dedicated local pages that highlight unique amenities like spas, restaurants, or event spaces Refresh …… Business services Healthcare Hospitality Restaurants Multi-family residential Google Business Profile (GBP) metrics reveal a more comprehensive story than just views and clicks. They capture how people discover and engage with your brand, from the initial glimpse in a search result to the final step through your front door.  These local signals shape the customer experience (CX) at every location in your network. That’s why each quarter; we dig into Google Busines…

2025 Local search consumer behavior study

…line reputation, customer experience, and AI insights 2025 Local search consumer behavior study Download full white paper Local search isn’t just a discovery tool. It’s the front door to your business. In Rio SEO’s fifth annual Local search consumer behavior study, we surveyed 1,000+ U.S. consumers to uncover how local search behaviors are evolving and what that means for multi-location brands competing for visibility and conversions. This year, we go beyon…

2022 Local consumer search behavior: Search discovery, online reputation, and customer experience insights revealed

…A multi-ethnic group of nursing students are attending class together. They are seated at a long table in a classroom. The individuals are working in pairs on a project. The two women seated closest to the camera are being assisted by their female professor who is showing them something on a digital tablet. WEBINAR 2022 Local consumer search behavior: Search discovery, online reputation, and customer experience insights revealed On-demand webinarDuration: 45 minutes Join us as…

Level up your 2023 content strategy with tactics that convert

…A multi-ethnic group of nursing students are attending class together. They are seated at a long table in a classroom. The individuals are working in pairs on a project. The two women seated closest to the camera are being assisted by their female professor who is showing them something on a digital tablet. WEBINAR Level up your 2023 content strategy with tactics that convert On-demand webinarDuration: 50 minutes Join us as we share content tactics and strategies designed to o…… strategy. While we can’t predict the future, we can focus now on the content strategies winning in the competitive search landscape in 2023 by leaning on the advice of content marketing and SEO experts. Grab your seat today and join us as we share content tactics and strategies designed to outrank your competition. We’ll also discuss: The value of creating fresh content vs. optimizing existing content How to identify content gaps Writing content for people rather than search…

Local search 2024: Insights into consumer behavior

… Local search 2024: Insights into consumer behavior On DemandDuration: 40 minutes Tune in to discover crucial insights from our 2024 Local Consumer Search Behavior study. Discover how the Local Experience (LX) is reshaping consumer interactions and purchasing behaviors in the digital age. We'll investigate how online search habits are changing, the crucial role of reviews in decision-making, and the ever-growing importance of hybrid shopping experiences. -Find out how you can …

Consumer Behavior Breakdown: Aggregate Local Search Insights From 2022 to Guide Your 2023

…A multi-ethnic group of nursing students are attending class together. They are seated at a long table in a classroom. The individuals are working in pairs on a project. The two women seated closest to the camera are being assisted by their female professor who is showing them something on a digital tablet. WEBINAR Consumer behavior breakdown: Aggregate local search insights from 2022 to guide Your 2023 On-demand webinarDuration: 45 minutes To help you better understand the co…

Boost your online presence with Apple Business Connect: A deep dive into its powerful capabilities

…le Business Connect: A deep dive into its powerful capabilities On-demand webinarDuration: 45 minutes Apple Business Connect is a free, powerful tool local marketers started leveraging at the beginning of 2023. If you haven’t yet activated its capabilities, you’re not alone. Learn how to level up your local presence and distribute your data everywhere Apple customers are looking–from Apple Maps to other Apple apps.   In this webinar, you will learn how to leverage ……tilization to the next level, this webinar will provide you with valuable insights and actionable strategies to help you get the most out of it. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from our experts and transform your online presence with Apple Business Connect!  Meet our panelist: Joel Headley, VP of Product Management at PG Forsta Fill the form…

Local SEO spring cleaning: Proven strategies to refresh your listings and improve rankings

…A multi-ethnic group of nursing students are attending class together. They are seated at a long table in a classroom. The individuals are working in pairs on a project. The two women seated closest to the camera are being assisted by their female professor who is showing them something on a digital tablet. WEBINAR Local SEO spring cleaning: Proven strategies to refresh your listings and improve rankings On-demand webinarDuration: 45 minutes About this webinar We’ve assem……O spring cleaning: Proven strategies to refresh your listings and improve rankings On-demand webinarDuration: 45 minutes About this webinar We’ve assembled a panel of local marketing experts to discuss what’s changed so far in 2022, essential updates to make to your existing marketing campaigns, and SEO strategies for surpassing your competition in the SERPs. Spring has sprung, and now is the time to revisit and revamp your local presence. Just as you’d deep clean your ho…

Local marketing the Gen AI era: How enterprise brands can lead the search revolution

…level. Marketers who miss the shift risk becoming invisible. Gen AI makes search a conversation, not a transaction What sets Gen AI apart is its ability to understand not just what users are asking, but why. It draws on real-time context, past interactions, and nuanced preferences to deliver hyperlocal, highly personalized responses.  Unlike traditional search personalization, which relied heavily on past clicks or basic history, Gen AI can carry forward context across sessions,……Local marketing the Gen AI era: How enterprise brands can lead the search revolution Content The local search landscape is shifting fast Key strategies to get ahead Challenges to keep on your radar Gen AI’s future in search: What’s next? Today, search feels less like scrolling a directory and more like having a conversation with someone who understands exactly what you need. For local marketers, it’s not just a shift. It’s a shot to emerge at the

Scoring big in local SEO: How Rio SEO helped a globally recognized retailer go the distance

…Scoring big in localSEO: How Rio SEOhelped a globallyrecognized retailergo the distance Tools used Local Pages Local Listings Read now The challenge Maintaining local visibility through business transformation A globally recognized sports retailer faced mounting pressure to maintain local search visibility during a major business transition. With lean internal teams and complex local marketing needs, the brand struggled to: Keep local listings accurate dur…

The State of Retail: What we learned analyzing GBP Insights across 64,000 U.S. businesses

…A multi-ethnic group of nursing students are attending class together. They are seated at a long table in a classroom. The individuals are working in pairs on a project. The two women seated closest to the camera are being assisted by their female professor who is showing them something on a digital tablet. WEBINAR The state of retail: What we learned analyzing GBP Insights across 64,000 U.S. businesses On-demand webinarDuration: 40 minutes Join us as we share the most impactf…

The rise of Apple Maps: Insights and untapped opportunities for enterprise brands

The rise of Apple Maps: Insights and untapped opportunities for enterprise brands Content Apple Maps in numbers What are Apple Place Cards? Benefits of being on Apple Maps The untapped Apple opportunity is yours for the taking Apple Maps has come a long way. What started as an iOS default is now a navigation powerhouse, transforming how consumers discover and engage with local businesses. With seamless integration across the expansive Apple ecosystem—thi…

2023 Local search ranking factors breakdown

…2023 Local search ranking factors breakdown On-demand webinarDuration: 45 minutes To help you understand where you need to focus your SEO efforts to win rankings in 2023. In 2023, the digital landscape is becoming increasingly competitive, and the importance of SEO cannot be overstated. Having a firm understanding of how search engines rank and prioritize content is crucial to surface your website higher in the coveted search results. Each year, Whitespark surveys the best……tanding of how search engines rank and prioritize content is crucial to surface your website higher in the coveted search results. Each year, Whitespark surveys the best and brightest local search experts to shed light on what they believe Google might use to rank businesses in the local pack/finder/maps and local organic results. These findings can help your business understand where to prioritize your SEO efforts, identify the areas that are most important for search engine visibility, and …

The state of local search: Key trends and strategies for enterprise brands in 2025

…WEBINAR The state of local search: Key trends and strategies for enterprise brands in 2025 Duration: 45 minutes Staying ahead in today’s dynamic market means understanding how external factors—like socioeconomic factors and artificial intelligence technology infiltrating nearly every aspect of our lives—shape consumer behavior.…

Press Ganey Forsta acquires InMoment, accelerating AI innovation in customer experience and expanding cross-industry expertise

…Combined technology and expertise will support clients with a deeper, data-driven understanding of their customers—delivering personalized insights that drive innovation and growth. Press Ganey Forsta, a leading provider of experience measurement, data analytics, and insights, today announced it is acquiring InMoment, a customer experience technology company with deep expertise in AI, natural language processing, and cross-industry solutions. United by a shared purpose—helping organizatio…

How generative AI is transforming customer experiences in search

…How generative AI is transforming customer experiences in search Read eBook Search is evolving—and fast. Today’s customers aren’t just typing in keywords. They’re having conversations with AI-powered engines like Google, Bing with ChatGPT, and Apple Intelligence. For multi-location brands, showing up in these results isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s make or break. That’s why we created How generative AI is transforming customer experiences in search, your g…

The local experience: How customer experiences are redefining local marketing online and offline

…WEBINAR The local experience: How customer experiences are redefining local marketing online and offline On-demand webinarDuration: 45 minutes About the event Your customer’s experience with your brand begins the moment they are in need of your products or services. Often this takes place well before they ever visit a physical location in the search results. If you’re not positioned well for these critical first steps, it very well could be the last steps that customer takes w…

Rio SEO Partners With Movable Ink to Optimize Customer Experiences by Delivering Relevant, Hyperlocal Content

…Multi-location enterprise brands now have the ability to streamline and improve their local customers’ experience through targeted email and mobile marketing campaigns. Rio SEO and Movable Ink have formed a strategic partnership to further streamline the search experience for their customers by delivering relevant content in email and mobile communications. Rio SEO is the leading provider of an all-in-one local marketing platform proven to increase online visibility. Movable …

AI, Accuracy, and Reputation: What’s Driving Online Local Search in 2025

…New consumer data shows how AI, reviews, and real-time updates are shaping the future of local search Rio SEO, a Press Ganey Forsta company and a leader in local experience (LX) solutions, today released its fifth annual Local Search Consumer Behavior Study. Based on a survey of U.S. consumers, the report reveals how search behavior is evolving—driven by new expectations for accuracy, speed, and AI-powered convenience. With 84% of consumers searching daily for local businesses, the findings…

Keyword strategy made simple: How to rank higher and convert more searchers

…A multi-ethnic group of nursing students are attending class together. They are seated at a long table in a classroom. The individuals are working in pairs on a project. The two women seated closest to the camera are being assisted by their female professor who is showing them something on a digital tablet. WEBINAR Keyword strategy made simple: How to rank higher and convert more searchers On-demand webinarDuration: 60 minutes About this webinar To help you develop a smart ……minutes About this webinar To help you develop a smart SEO strategy that incorporates the relevant keywords your business should be targeting, we’ve assembled a panel of content and SEO experts. Your SEO strategy isn’t reaching its full potential if you’re not targeting the right keywords. The right keywords help surface your business higher on the search engine results pages and reach your target customers. But, these keywords are more than just your brand name or words tha…