
The Whitespark Local Update is the go-to podcast for Local SEOs and Marketers who want to stay ahead of the curve in local search and the local visibility space. Join industry experts Claire Carlile and Darren Shaw for a lively, insightful roundup of their carefully curated selection of top “must-read” and “must-watch” links, including news, trends, and can't-miss resources.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 36 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MarketingBusiness | |||

This week on The Whitespark Local Update, Darren Shaw and Claire Carlile break down the latest local SEO news, including:
📝 Study: How Review Profiles Impact Brand AI Visibility (Trustpilot and Seer Interactive)
📝 This is the AI prompt you need to... more
Local SEO keeps changing with the speed of light, but Claire Carlile and Darren Shaw are here to help you keep up. This week, they cover:
📝 AI Search, Speak Your Customer's Language or Be Left Out of the Conversation (Michelle Ali)
📝 Connect Goog... more
Local search was busy last week. Claire Carlile and Darren Shaw break down what happened, why it matters, and what you should do about it. This week, they cover:
📝 Why B2B Is MORE Emotional Than B2C (Amanda Natividad and Talia Wolf)
📝 Why Do We N... more
We are back with another episode of the Whitespark Local Update, where our host Darren Shaw and special guest Celeste Gonzalez discuss:
📝 Google Already Knows Everything About You — And Their New AI Features Make It Worse (Near Media)
📝 Your Feed... more
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This podcast is a must if you own a local business or are doing Local SEO for local businesses! Darren and Claire stay on top of the latest and greatest for local SEO and Whitespark also has a new local ranking grid software you can try out for free to see where your local business is ranking or for tracking for your clients!
Thanks for the great new podcast. When you talked about ai calling a store for pricing and another ai answering, I laughed while out for my morning walk with a beanie covering my airbuds. Someone looked at me like I am insane. I like the idea about using AI to do competitor review analysis. Keep up the funny and helpful show.
I’ve needed a GOOD podcast dedicated to Local SEO. Been following Darren for the last couple of years. I appreciate all this invaluable info on local search, and it’s all free bb.
I’d hate to become a professional local SEO these days; there’s almost too much to catch up on and keep up with. But Darren and Claire do a great job of curating useful, practical info - both timeless stuff and new developments in local search. They keep it moving along, and there’s something for everyone (including DIY-er business owners) in every episode. A unique resource in the space.
Well this is just a shot of pure delight. Energetic, fun, and you will learn about local search! Most business podcasts are way too long. The Whitespark Local Update is perfect.
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The show delivers a concise, practical round-up of local SEO and local marketing developments, with a strong emphasis on Google Business Profile updates, reviews, AI-driven search, and Maps features. Hosts Darren Shaw and Claire Carlile curate a steady stream of timely links, analyses, and actionable tactics, often featuring industry guests who contribute insider perspectives. Episodes balance technical tips with accessible explanations, making it valuable for both in-house teams and small business owners aiming to improve local visibility while staying ahead of evolving platform behaviors. A notable asset is the blend of data-driven insights, practical playbooks, and light banter that keeps complex topics approachable and actionable.
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