#8 - The David Quaid SEO Show:Old Local SEO vs 2026 Local SEO: What Changed?

Old Local SEO vs. 2026 Local SEO: What Changed? Discover the tactics that stopped working and what actually ranks businesses today.

In this video, we explore Local SEO's evolution from its early days to the cutting-edge strategies of 2026. Discover the key shifts in algorithms, user behavior, and marketing techniques that have reshaped how businesses connect with local customers. Learn what works now and what doesn't, ensuring your local strategy stays ahead of the competition.

The Hosts of The Show Are David Quaid & Jonathan Denwood

With Special Guest Jake Hundley | CEO at Evergrow Marketing | Co-host of The Agency Growth Podcast

https://evergrowmarketing.com

https://www.agencygrowthpod.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-hundley

Introduction

#1 - Jake, what's the single biggest change you've seen in local SEO in 2026, and how is it affecting how often local businesses' phones ring?

#2 - Google is now showing AI Overviews inside local knowledge panels. How much does that change how customers find and pick a local business?

#3 - Is the Google Business Profile still the most important thing a local business can work on, or have other signals caught up?

#4 - More people now find local businesses through ChatGPT, TikTok and Instagram before they ever open Google Maps. Where should a small business owner focus first?

#5 - Your 10-week Evergrow study looked at whether schema markup affects rankings. What did you find, and should local businesses bother?

#6 - If a local business owner could only do three things this year to keep leads coming in, what would you tell them to do?

Final Thoughts