Renaissance Marketing Helps Tampa Businesses Grow Visibility in the AI-Driven Search Era
New Research Shows 67% Visibility Increase for Local Companies Optimizing for AI-Powered Search Engines
December 21, 2025, Tampa, FL – As AI‑powered search tools reshape how people find information online, a growing number of consumers are using AI to research products and services before making decisions.
According to a recent Yext report, 68% of consumers have used AI tools like ChatGPT for local product or service research, highlighting the rising influence of AI in discovery.
These trends suggest that Tampa businesses optimizing for AI‑driven platforms such as Google’s AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity are increasingly visible compared to those relying solely on traditional SEO.
“Search behavior has fundamentally changed,” said Eric Alonzi, President of Renaissance Marketing. “Tampa businesses can’t afford to ignore how AI answers questions about their services. The companies winning today are those visible where their customers actually search, and that increasingly means AI-driven platforms, not just traditional search results.”
The research identified three factors driving visibility gains: structured data optimization, authoritative content that AI systems reference, and local signals that AI platforms prioritize for geographic queries. Companies implementing all three saw the strongest performance improvements.
Tampa-based GEO and AI SEO agency adopted these strategies in October and reported measurable results within a week.
“We weren’t showing up when our potential clients asked AI tools about AI SEO agency in Tampa,” said Diana Rapine, co‑founder and marketing strategist at Palm + Pine Marketing. “After working with Renaissance, we’re referenced in AI responses and received a lead in less than a week.”
Traditional search rankings remain important. But the research suggests businesses need a dual approach.
Renaissance Marketing specializes in helping Tampa companies navigate this transition. The agency combines technical SEO with AI optimization strategies tailored to local markets. Services include schema implementation, content structuring for AI visibility, and local authority building.
Alonzi emphasized the window for early adoption advantage. “Businesses that move now can establish authority before their competitors catch up. In six months, everyone will be doing this. The question is whether you’ll lead or follow.”
About Renaissance Marketing
Renaissance Marketing is a digital marketing agency serving Tampa and the surrounding areas. The agency delivers AI-driven digital marketing, SEO, social media marketing, PPC management, and website design services. Leveraging AI marketing tools and expertise aligned with search engine algorithms, Renaissance Marketing helps businesses achieve sustainable online growth.
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