Search & local discovery
Growth in 'near me' search queries
'Near me' and 'close by' search queries have surged 900% over two years, reflecting the rapid rise of proximity-based discovery.
Original source is Google; the clearest signal that clients find local services by proximity search.
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Local Search Statistics 2026: Near Me, Mobile & Purchase Data
BizIQ/2026/article
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