Businesses across Central Kentucky are facing one of the biggest shifts in digital marketing history. To meet this challenge, Rank Local Now, founded by AI marketing expert Josh Moon, has launched as the only Lexington-based digital marketing agency that combines Local SEO, AI SEO, CRM automation, and SEO-optimized photography and drone services into one comprehensive solution.
Search behavior is undergoing rapid transformation. According to industry data, zero-click searches have surged from 56% in May 2024 to 69% by May 2025, meaning more than two-thirds of Google searches now end without users ever visiting a website.
The rise of AI-powered search platforms—such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews—is accelerating this trend. Some industries, including fashion, travel, DIY, and cooking, have lost up to 70% of their organic traffic due to AI Overviews dominating results. Gartner now predicts traditional search volume will decline 25% by 2026, with organic traffic potentially cut in half.
The implications are clear: without adapting to AI-driven discovery, businesses risk disappearing from customer view.
Referral traffic from ChatGPT nearly doubled in 2025, reaching 243.8 million visits in April.
70% of consumers trust generative AI search results as much as traditional sources.
71% of Americans now use AI to search for information online.
AI search visitors are 4.4x more valuable than traditional organic visitors, often arriving better informed and closer to purchasing decisions.
Rank Local Now is uniquely positioned to help Central Kentucky businesses adapt to this AI-driven shift:
AI SEO & Local SEO: Optimized strategies for Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT SEO, and Perplexity ranking.
CRM Automation: Streamlined lead management and customer conversion tools built for small businesses.
SEO-Optimized Media: Photography and drone content designed to boost visibility and AI discoverability.
Full Regional Coverage: Serving businesses in Lexington, Nicholasville, Richmond, Georgetown, and beyond.
“Central Kentucky businesses are competing in a completely new digital landscape,” said Josh Moon, Founder of Rank Local Now. “With Generative Engine Optimization, optimized media, and CRM automation, we’re helping local companies maintain visibility and convert customers at a time when traditional search results are shrinking.”
Rank Local Now is Central Kentucky’s first and only digital marketing agency focused on AI-driven SEO, Local SEO, CRM automation, and media optimization. By combining data-driven strategies with creative execution, Rank Local Now helps businesses adapt to the AI search era and thrive in an evolving digital marketplace.
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