Central Kentucky businesses are facing one of the most significant shifts in digital marketing history, and Rank Local Now aims to help them stay ahead. Founded by AI marketing expert Josh Moon, the Lexington-based agency combines Local SEO, AI SEO, CRM automation, and SEO-optimized photography and drone services into a single, comprehensive solution.
The change is driven by AI-powered search platforms. Zero-click searches have surged from 56% in May 2024 to 69% in May 2025, meaning most Google searches now end without users visiting a website. AI-driven SEO tools—including ChatGPT SEO optimization, Google AI Overview ranking, and Perplexity SEO—are providing users with direct answers, reducing traditional website traffic.
Current Impact on Website Traffic:
- AI Overviews reduce click-through rates by 30% year-over-year, with some industries like fashion, travel, DIY, and cooking losing up to 70% of organic traffic.
- Gartner predicts traditional search volume may drop 25% by 2026, potentially cutting organic traffic by over 50%.
- Referral traffic from ChatGPT doubled this year, reaching 243.8 million visits in April.
- 70% of consumers trust generative AI search results, and 71% of Americans now use AI for online searches.
AI search visitors are highly valuable, arriving better informed and closer to purchase decisions—4.4 times more valuable than traditional organic visitors.
Why Rank Local Now Stands Out:
Unlike traditional SEO firms, Rank Local Now integrates AI SEO, local search marketing, and CRM automation, along with SEO-optimized photography and drone content to boost visibility in AI-driven search results. Founder Josh Moon emphasizes the importance of combining Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), media optimization, and automation to help local businesses maintain visibility and convert attention into customers.
“Central Kentucky businesses are competing in a completely new digital landscape,” said Moon. “Our solutions give local companies the tools to adapt and thrive as traditional search results shrink.”
Rank Local Now serves businesses across Lexington, Nicholasville, Richmond, Georgetown, and the wider Central Kentucky region, blending data-driven AI SEO strategies with creative media and custom automation to help businesses grow in an AI-dominated search environment.
