AI Search Statistics 2026: Usage, Zero-Click Rates, Traffic and Conversion

AI search statistics for 2026 describe how many people use AI tools to find information, how often Google shows AI-generated answers, and what those answers do to clicks and website traffic. In this report, “AI search” covers two things: standalone AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Copilot, and the AI features inside Google […]

ChatGPT Local Business Recommendation Rate: 2026 Statistics

The ChatGPT local business recommendation rate is the share of local businesses that ChatGPT names when someone asks it to recommend a type of business in a specific market. According to SOCi’s 2026 Local Visibility Index, ChatGPT recommended 1.2% of roughly 350,000 U.S. multi-location brand locations, while the same locations appeared in Google’s local 3-Pack […]

Average Cost of Generative Engine Optimization Services: Pricing Models Explained

Because generative engine optimization is still a developing service category, its pricing varies more than it does for traditional SEO. Published estimates place agency programs between $1,500 and $50,000 or more per month; for many small and midsize businesses, focused programs fall closer to the $1,500 to $5,000 range. [1] That range spans several types […]

Search Engine Market Share: 2026 Data Report

Understanding search engine market share is no longer straightforward. Google still commands the vast majority of global queries, but the structure beneath that headline number varies significantly by device, region, and query type. For any business investing in organic search, knowing which engine controls what share, and under what conditions, is the foundation of a […]