Locallyst combines AI intelligence with local SEO expertise to put your business at the top of every search — maps, directories, AI assistants, and beyond.
Growth in AI search referrals in the year to June 2025
Source: SparkToro / Datos, 2025
5×
Higher conversion rate from AI search vs Google
Source: Ahrefs industry research, 2025
40%
Of local business queries now trigger Google's AI Overviews
Source: BrightLocal Local Search Report, 2025
What We Do
Every Layer of Local Search, Covered
We don't just do SEO. We engineer your entire local search presence across every platform that matters — including the AI ones.
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Local SEO
Hyperlocal keyword strategy, on-page optimisation, and technical SEO tailored specifically for businesses serving local communities. We make sure Google knows exactly who you are, where you are, and what you do.
Foundation
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AI-Powered Search Optimisation
As ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity become the new search engines, we optimise your content and entity data to appear in AI-generated answers — not just traditional blue links.
Next-Gen
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Directory Listing Management
Consistent, accurate, and fully optimised listings across every major directory — Google, Yelp, Apple Maps, Bing Places, and dozens more. Inconsistent data kills rankings. We fix it.
Visibility
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Google Business Profile Optimisation
Your GBP is your most powerful local search asset. We fully optimise your profile — categories, attributes, photos, posts, Q&A, and review strategy — to dominate the Local Pack.
High Impact
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FAQ Fact Density Content
We create structured, AI-readable content packed with precise facts, FAQs, and schema markup that signals authority to both traditional search engines and AI language models.
Content
Why Locallyst
Built for the Future of Search
Traditional SEO agencies are still playing by yesterday's rules. We're built for where search is going — not where it's been.
"The businesses that win local search in the next five years will be the ones optimised for AI — not just Google."
— The Locallyst Approach
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AI-First Strategy
We don't bolt AI onto outdated processes. Every strategy we build is designed from the ground up to perform in AI-powered search environments.
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Local-Only Focus
We don't try to serve everyone. Our entire methodology is built around local businesses — which means sharper strategies and faster results.
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Transparent Reporting
Clear, jargon-free reporting every month. You'll always know exactly what's been done, what's working, and what's coming next.
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No Lock-In Contracts
We earn your business every month. No 12-month lock-ins, no exit fees. Just results.
Local SEO specialists, not generalists
AI search optimisation built-in
Transparent, plain-English reporting
No long-term contract lock-in
Dedicated to small business growth
About Us
We're in Your Corner
Locallyst was born from a simple observation: local businesses were being underserved by agencies that treated them as an afterthought. Big strategies, generic execution, and zero understanding of what it actually means to compete locally.
We exist to change that. Locallyst is a specialist digital agency focused exclusively on helping local businesses own their search presence — in every format, on every platform, for every search behaviour that matters today and tomorrow.
From traditional Google rankings to AI-generated answers, we make sure your business gets found, trusted, and chosen.
Local FirstAI-ReadyData-DrivenTransparentNo Fluff
Get in Touch
Ready to Own Your Search Presence?
Start with a free local search audit. We'll show you exactly where you stand, where your biggest opportunities are, and how Locallyst can help you get there.
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sam.rawlings@locallyst.co.uk
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07798 589539
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locallyst.co.uk
Industry statistics cited on this site reflect published third-party research and are not guarantees of individual results. SEO and search visibility outcomes vary depending on market, competition, and other factors. Locallyst makes no guarantee of specific rankings or traffic improvements.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Locallyst ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and store information when you use our website at locallyst.co.uk.
Who We Are
Locallyst is a UK-based digital marketing agency specialising in local SEO. For data protection purposes, Locallyst is the data controller. You can contact us at sam.rawlings@locallyst.co.uk or on 07798 589539.
What Data We Collect
When you submit the contact form on our website, we collect:
Your name
Your business name
Your email address
The service you are interested in
Any information you choose to include in the message field
We do not collect any data automatically through cookies or tracking tools at this time (see our Cookie Policy for more detail).
How We Use Your Data
We use the information you submit solely to:
Respond to your enquiry and provide the free audit you have requested
Communicate with you about our services
Maintain records of our client communications
We will not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling, and we will never sell or rent your information to third parties.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data on the basis of legitimate interest — specifically, to respond to a direct enquiry you have made — and, where relevant, to take pre-contractual steps at your request. By submitting the form, you are explicitly providing the information and consenting to us using it to follow up with you.
Third Parties
Your form submission is processed through Web3Forms, a third-party form service, which forwards your data to our email inbox. Web3Forms processes data in accordance with GDPR. No other third parties receive your personal data without your explicit consent.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. If you become a client, we will retain relevant data for the duration of our working relationship and for up to 6 years thereafter in line with standard UK business record-keeping requirements.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Object to or restrict how we process your data
Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the legal basis)
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at sam.rawlings@locallyst.co.uk.
Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss. Our website is served over HTTPS and we use reputable third-party services to handle form submissions.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review it periodically.
Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
This policy explains how Locallyst uses cookies and similar technologies on locallyst.co.uk.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owner.
Do We Use Cookies?
Currently, locallyst.co.uk does not use any tracking, analytics, or advertising cookies. We do not run Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any similar third-party tracking tools at this time.
Our contact form is processed via Web3Forms, which may use session-level technical cookies to handle form submissions securely. These are strictly necessary for the form to function and do not track you across other websites.
Future Changes
If we introduce analytics or marketing tools in the future, we will update this policy and add an appropriate cookie consent mechanism before doing so.
Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. For guidance, visit aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some websites.
Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at sam.rawlings@locallyst.co.uk.
