Sunday, August 30, 2026
SEO Isn't Going Away — It's Getting a New Partner
Ask yourself this: if a customer asked ChatGPT to recommend a business like yours right now, would it say your name? Most business owners have never asked that question. Their customers already are. 44% of Americans have now used ChatGPT — up from just 18% two years ago (Pew Research Center). Locally, the shift is sharper: 45% of consumers now use AI to find a local business, up from 6% a year ago (BrightLocal) — a 7.5x jump in twelve months. Here's the part that should give every business owner pause:
