Local SEO Citations in 2026: The 4 Tier Strategy That Actually Works
Most citation strategies are stuck in 2015. In this video, I break down our updated 4-tier approach to local business citations that focuses on what actually moves the needle in 2026—including how to show up in AI search results like ChatGPT and Gemini.
This is video #2 in our 2026 Local SEO Training Series.
🎯 WHAT'S COVERED:
0:00 - Introduction
0:30 - Why citations still matter (especially for AI)
1:00 - What is a citation & why NAP consistency matters
2:19 - Tier 1: Core platforms (GBP, Apple Maps, Bing, Facebook, Yelp)
3:52 - Tier 2: Data aggregators (BrightLocal, Whitespark, Yext)
5:19…
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Chapters (10)
Introduction
0:30
Why citations still matter (especially for AI)
1:00
What is a citation & why NAP consistency matters
2:19
Tier 1: Core platforms (GBP, Apple Maps, Bing, Facebook, Yelp)
3:52
Tier 2: Data aggregators (BrightLocal, Whitespark, Yext)
5:19
Tier 3: Industry-specific directories (with live search examples)
8:22
Tier 4: Local authority building
9:33
Tier 5: Best-of lists for AI visibility
10:07
Live demo: What ChatGPT & Gemini actually cite
11:50
Implementation overview
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