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title: AI Local Expert: How to Become the Go-To Authority in Your Area
slug: AI local expert
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### Guide
### Why Local Expertise Matters
AI local expert status helps assistants connect your brand to a specific region, boosting local search credibility.

### How to Build It
- Add LocalBusiness and ServiceArea schema.
- Publish location-specific case studies and reviews.
- Keep licenses and citations up to date.

### End Result
Brands recognized as an AI local expert are more frequently recommended for “near me” and city-based assistant queries.