Local Falcon Articles

Learn why AI-powered local packs look different from traditional geo-grid rankings to help you explain AI visibility and Share of AI Voice to clients.

Learn how to write SEO-friendly press releases to improve your local visibility and brand footprint across traditional and AI-driven search.

An expert Q&A on the agentic future of local SEO, from AI automation and proximity cliffs to authority and trust signals.

New research from Local Falcon analyzes 50.4 million US search results across 1,993 business categories to reveal exactly what it takes to rank in Google's Local 3-Pack. Key findings: the median business ranking needs 47 reviews (not hundreds), ratings cluster tightly between 4.5-4.9 stars, and location type dramatically impacts competition - urban businesses face 3-5x more competition than rural ones. The study also explores how these same signals appear to influence AI-powered search recommendations.

Can press releases help with SEO for local businesses in the AI era? Find out everything you need to know about press releases and local SEO.

New interactive tool reveals exactly how many Google reviews businesses need to compete in the Local 3-Pack. Based on analysis of 50+ million search results across 1,993 business categories, users can instantly see entry-level, typical, and dominant review counts for their specific industry. Features include category comparison and location-type breakdowns (urban, suburban, rural, metro). Free to use.

Find out what the future of local search looks like for 2026, including top local search trends, ranking factors, predictions, approaches, and more.

Learn how leaving an anonymous review on Google works and how it may impact businesses, especially in specific verticals.

Find out when hiding your address on Google Business Profile is the right move and how to do it.

From Falcon AI to Falcon Agent, find out what's new in Local Falcon to close out the year and prepare you to take local search by storm in the new year!