Be Seen. Be Found. Get Chosen.

Steph Mazanowski • February 18, 2026

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Introducing the Local Visibility Framework™

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The Local Visibility Framework™ is a proprietary methodology designed to help local businesses consistently show up where it matters most — so they are seen, found, and chosen by the customers already looking for them.


Rather than relying on disconnected tactics, the framework aligns visibility, search presence, and trust into one cohesive system. Each element supports the others, creating clarity, consistency, and confidence at every touchpoint.


The Three Pillars of Local Visibility

SEEN — Awareness & Recognition

Before customers ever search, they notice. Being seen is about familiarity — showing up consistently in the places that build recognition over time. This includes visual assets, messaging, community presence, and repetition across channels. Strong businesses don’t rely on one-off impressions. They create a steady presence that feels familiar before a buying decision is ever made. If people don’t recognize you, they don’t remember you.


FOUND — Search & Discovery

Once interest exists, customers search. Being found means your business is easy to discover when someone is actively looking — especially in local search results. Accurate listings, optimized Google Business Profiles, location-based content, and a clear digital footprint all play a role. If your information is inconsistent, outdated, or hard to find, you’re quietly being filtered out — even if your business is excellent. If you’re not easy to find, you’re never considered.


CHOSEN — Trust & Decision-Making

Once found, the real decision begins. Being chosen comes down to trust. Reviews, credibility, clarity, and proof all influence whether a customer feels confident reaching out. People don’t choose the “best” business — they choose the business that feels safest and most credible in that moment. If your online presence doesn’t reinforce trust, customers move on.


Why the Framework Works

Most businesses are strong in one pillar and weak in the others.

  • Seen but not found
  • Found but not chosen
  • Or invisible entirely

The Local Visibility Framework™ identifies those gaps and creates alignment — turning visibility into a competitive advantage instead of a guessing game.


Want to Know Where You Stand?

Use the Local Visibility Scorecard™ to see where your visibility is strong — and where gaps may be costing you customers.



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