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Local SEO AI vs doing local SEO yourself
Doing it yourself costs nothing but time: replying to every review, planning posts, checking rankings and keeping your details right. Local SEO AI drafts the replies, plans the posts, checks Google Maps and AI search, and shows you what to do next, so the same routine takes minutes instead of hours.
| Local SEO AI | By hand | |
|---|---|---|
| Review replies | Drafted for you | Write each one |
| Post ideas and images | Ideas + images with no text | Think up and design |
| Map ranking across your area | Rank grid, weekly | Search from different places |
| AI search check | 4 engines every two weeks | Ask each assistant yourself |
| Cost | From £499 per year | Your time |
What can I do myself for free?
Google gives you the tools to reply, post and update details for free in your profile. If you have time every week, that works.
Where does software save time?
Writing replies that mention the right service, spacing posts, checking rankings from many spots and asking AI assistants about you are the slow parts. Those are what Local SEO AI automates.
Alternatives to doing it yourself
Software, an agency, or a mix. Try the software free first and see how much time it saves.
Common questions
Is local SEO hard to do yourself?
Not hard, but it needs regular time.
What does Local SEO AI cost?
From £499 per year, with 30 free credits to start.
Do I lose control?
No. You approve what goes live.
Can I still post myself?
Yes, anything you do in Google still works.
What do I need to start?
A Google Business Profile you manage.