I'm not sure exactly what you're referring to, but I do believe that Local SEO will fully replace global SEO soon, yeah... With mankind going into a new era (free travelling and free roaming all over the place), and with all wars getting to an end soon and all war mongers and criminal psychopaths and the globalists getting wiped out, people all over the world will start travelling a lot in the coming decades, and this means that a lot of people who use google will probably be on the road when they use it, and are interested in info / tips (culture tips, food tips, hotels, etc) on stuff from the places they travel to, which is where most of the traffic will be in the coming years / decades, especially since generic queries are always answered by Wikipedia, Reddit, ChatGPT, etc.
Geo-targeting is very important now, especially for local businesses. Google prioritizes local results, mobile searches, and map packs. But traditional SEO (content, backlinks, speed) is still essential.
Geo-targeting is very important now, especially for local searches like “near me” or city-based queries. But traditional SEO is still the foundation. The best results come from combining both — strong SEO with smart local targeting.
Do you have a source that confirms this or is it based on experience?
It's based on experience. You can try searching 2 keywords "make money online" and "web design services" on Google.
Google now filters results by location based on user intent showing local services by default for queries like web design services but not for broad searches like "make money online."
That's what I said. We need not have to panic about Geo eating SEO for all niches. If our niche or keywords are filtered for "local services" or "location-based targeting," then we should optimize site for Local SEO. Otherwise, we can just ignore it and focus on content.
Yep, geo-targeting is becoming a major force in SEO, especially with AI-driven results that adapt heavily to user location. It’s not about replacing traditional SEO, but evolving with it. If you ignore the geographic layer, you’re likely missing real search intent and cutting off organic reach in key areas. Some advanced setups even leverage mobile proxies to simulate local presence in different regions, which can seriously help when dialing in geo-optimized strategies for better visibility.
Yeah, geo-targeting is becoming a big deal now — search engines want hyper-local relevance. But I’d say it’s not about replacing traditional SEO, it’s about layering it. You still need solid basics + local signals to really win.
Yes, Especially For local services and physical businesses right ?