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title: Local Signals: How AI Determines Regional Relevance
slug: local signals
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### Guide
### Why Local Signals Matter
Local signals are the cues AI assistants use to verify your geographic relevance and match you to user intent.

### How to Strengthen Local Signals
- Include address and geo-coordinates in schema.
- Add reviews mentioning local cities.
- Maintain service area accuracy in JSON/YAML files.

### Benefit
Strong local signals improve your inclusion in AI-powered regional and “near me” searches.