Local SEO for the AI era adds entity-linked location pages, GBP-to-websiteconsistency, and answer-first FAQs on top of traditional NAP, citations, andservice-area optimization — connecting city pages, Google Business Profile data,and AI-ready content so both search engines and LLMs understand your service area.
What local SEO foundations still matter?
NAP consistency, primary GBP category selection, service-area definitions, and crawlable location pages remain non-negotiable.
What should you add for AI retrieval?
Question-style headings, direct-answer intros, FAQ schema, and two-way internal links between /locations/ pages and /services/ pages.
How should Vancouver location pages differ from Calgary pages?
Each page needs unique proof blocks, city-specific FAQs, and links to relevant services — not duplicated template copy.