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Industry Search Insights

How buyers search depends on what they’re buying. Here are the key search priorities for the industries we work with most.

Essential guide

Search priorities by industry

Where to focus first, based on how customers in each industry search.

01

SaaS: win the shortlist

Software buyers compare options on review sites and in AI assistants. Comparison, alternatives and use-case pages drive the highest-intent traffic.

  • Publish honest comparison pages
  • Get listed on major review platforms
  • Track AI prompts for “best [category] tools”
Related service: SaaS
02

Home services: own the map pack

Urgent, local searches mean the top three map results capture most calls. Reviews and profile optimisation are critical.

  • Build a consistent review process
  • Create service-area pages
  • Track calls from search
Related service: Home Services
03

Professional services: show your people

Clients hire people, not websites. Visible expertise, credentials and insight-led content win trust before the first call.

  • Strengthen team bio pages
  • Publish practical guidance
  • Clarify specialisms and sectors
Related service: Professional Services
04

Healthcare & legal: trust above all

Health and legal topics are held to the highest quality standards by search engines and AI tools. Credentials, review processes and accuracy are non-negotiable.

  • Show reviewer and author credentials
  • Cite authoritative sources
  • Follow regulatory and professional rules
Related service: Healthcare
05

Ecommerce: categories first

Category pages usually drive the most organic revenue. Pair them with rich product data and buying guides that AI shopping assistants can use.

  • Add helpful copy to top categories
  • Implement product schema with reviews
  • Control faceted navigation indexing
Related service: Ecommerce

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