Answer Engine Optimization: Why Local Businesses Can’t Ignore AI Search in 2026

If your local business isn’t showing up in AI-powered search results, you’re already losing customers. It’s not dramatic—it’s math. By 2026, more than 76% of voice searches are location-based “near me” queries, and that number is expected to triple. When someone asks their phone, “Where’s the best Italian restaurant in Orlando?” they’re not scrolling through […]