It looks like every search is indeed local now. I just typed “andrew” into Google and I got a 10-pack with local business results with businesses that have “andrew” in their name. Screenshot below:
I don’t see local results appear for “david”, “robert” or “emma” but I do see a three-pack for “suzanne”.
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Looks like it might be either just Andrew, the Goog algorithm, or a user behavior thing. I also got the Local 10 on Andrew, but not on Adam, Joseph, Michael or Marcus!
Hmm…now, which is better? A local Andrew? An imported Andrew? Ah, the decisions that face the consumer.
Good spot, Andrew.
Not sure I get what “andrew” & “suzanne” have in common that the others don’t. And how come “john” doesn’t show it? Everyone wants to know where the nearest john is.
Great post. I was telling a local businessman recently to go for reviews via Google before he went with SEO. He’s making a killing.
Well it looks like no one cares where the nearest mike is.