--- title: Local Data Audit: Ensuring Accuracy in Regional AI Search slug: local data audit --- ### Guide ### Why a Local Data Audit Is Vital Local data audit checks for errors in your regional information before it impacts AI ranking and visibility. ### How to Audit - Review city and areaServed schema. - Test each file using AI validators. - Verify all addresses and geo data match publicly listed info. ### Benefit Performing a local data audit maintains accurate, trusted AI listings and local authority.