TLDR: Rank Local Now has officially launched in Lexington, Kentucky, positioning itself as the region’s only agency dedicated to AI-powered SEO, CRM automation, and media marketing. Founded by AI marketing expert Josh Moon, the agency aims to help local businesses navigate the dramatic shift in digital marketing caused by the rise of AI search engines and the decline of traditional search traffic. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services including Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and SEO-optimized visual content to ensure businesses remain visible and convert leads in the evolving digital landscape.
LEXINGTON, Ky. – August 23, 2025 – Central Kentucky’s business community is now equipped with a pioneering resource to tackle the rapidly evolving digital marketing landscape, as Rank Local Now officially launched today. The new Lexington-based agency distinguishes itself as the sole provider in the region specializing in AI-powered Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) automation, and comprehensive media marketing services.
Founded by renowned AI marketing expert Josh Moon, Rank Local Now is designed to address the profound shifts in how consumers discover local businesses. The agency’s core mission is to empower companies to adapt and thrive amidst the increasing dominance of artificial intelligence in search functionalities.
According to recent industry data, the digital marketing world has undergone a significant transformation. Zero-click searches, where users find answers directly on search engine results pages without visiting a website, have surged from 56% in May 2024 to an alarming 69% by May 2025. This means that over two-thirds of Google searches now conclude without a website visit. The rise of AI Overviews in search results has further exacerbated this trend, leading to a 30% year-over-year drop in click-through rates, with some websites reporting traffic declines as high as 64%. Industries such as fashion, travel, DIY, and cooking have been particularly hard hit, experiencing up to a 70% loss in organic traffic. Furthermore, Gartner predicts a 25% decrease in traditional search volume by 2026, with organic search traffic potentially plummeting by over 50%.
Rank Local Now offers a robust suite of services tailored for this new era, including Local SEO, advanced AI SEO, CRM automation specifically for small businesses, and innovative SEO-optimized photography and drone services. These offerings are crucial for businesses seeking to stand out visually and increase their chances of being cited by AI engines like ChatGPT, Google AI Overview, and Perplexity.
Josh Moon, Founder of Rank Local Now, emphasized the urgency of this shift: “Central Kentucky businesses are competing in a completely new digital landscape. With Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), optimized media, and CRM automation, we’re giving local companies a way to maintain visibility and turn attention into customers at a time when traditional search results are shrinking.”
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The agency’s approach blends data-driven AI SEO strategies with creative media and custom-built automations, ensuring local businesses across Lexington, Nicholasville, Richmond KY, Georgetown KY, and surrounding areas can effectively adapt and grow in an AI-driven search world.
