3 Major Local SEO Threats You Must Prepare For

I’m so pumped about this webinar with Joy Hawkins and Luc Durand that I got a spray tan for the occasion (see image)

Local SEO is changing fast, and most of those changes are not in your favor. Organic visibility is disappearing, AI is changing how people search, and review attacks are becoming more aggressive. If your local SEO strategy still looks like it did in 2024, you may already be falling behind.

In this practical, no-nonsense webinar, local search experts Joy Hawkins, Luc Durand, and Darren Shaw will walk you through the biggest threats facing local businesses in 2026 and what you need to do right now to stay competitive.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• Is Google phasing out the local 3-pack? Learn how mobile search results are shifting and what it means for local rankings.

• Are AI tools helping or hurting small businesses? We’ll talk about real data from 2025 to explain where your traffic is really going.

• How do you deal with fake reviews and reputation attacks? Discover how businesses are being targeted and the tactics that actually work to fight back.

• What will work in 2026? Get a breakdown of the most effective local SEO strategies today, along with what is no longer worth your time.

If you want real insights from experts who are in the trenches every day, this session will help you understand what has changed and how to stay ahead.

See you there!

Darren