August 3, 2026
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GMO TECH, Inc.
GMO TECH launches AI search consulting service for stores and local areas.
"Local GEO Dash! byGMO" service launched.
Leveraging 20 years of experience in SEO support and AI search optimization for businesses,
Supporting search marketing for stores and local businesses.
GMO TECH, Inc. (President and CEO: Ryoichi Suzuki, hereinafter referred to as GMO TECH), a member of the GMO Internet Group, released "Local GEO Dash! byGMO," a store and region-specific AI search consulting service, on August 3, 2026 (Monday).
"Local GEO Dash! byGMO" is a store-specific AI search consulting service that helps ensure that the official websites, brand information, and store information of stores and local businesses are more likely to be cited and mentioned as reliable sources in search and response results generated by AI such as ChatGPT and Gemini.
GMO TECH has accumulated approximately 20 years of knowledge from continuously researching search algorithms since the founding of its SEO business, and also specializes in store traffic generation and MEO (Map Engine Optimization).(※ 1)No. 1 in domestic market share(※ 2)We have a proven track record. With "Local GEO Dash! byGMO," we leverage this knowledge and experience to provide comprehensive support, from planning to implementation, of specialized AI search optimization strategies tailored to stores and local businesses, going beyond just diagnosis. This makes sophisticated AI search optimization, which has previously been mainly adopted by large corporations, more accessible to stores and local businesses.
(*1) MEO: This refers to optimization measures aimed at achieving higher rankings in Google search results and Google Maps when users perform keyword searches on Google.
(*2) ITR "ITR Market View: Email/Web Marketing Market 2026" Store Customer Attraction/MEO Support System Market: Sales Revenue Share by Vendor (FY2023-2025 Forecast)
[Background to the provision of this service]
The proliferation of generative AI is dramatically changing how people gather information. Traditionally, it was common to browse and compare multiple websites based on search results. However, in recent years, with Google's AI Overviews exceeding 20 billion monthly users, there has been an increase in cases where AI summarizes information and users directly refer to its answers.(※ 3)
With these changes, businesses and stores are now focusing not only on traditional online search rankings, but also on how they are mentioned and cited in AI-generated responses, as this represents a new opportunity to attract customers.
GMO TECH has been providing "GEO Dash! byGMO (formerly LLMO Dash! byGMO)," an AI-powered search engine optimization service for corporate websites, to support the creation of websites that are easily indexed by AI and to optimize content. "GEO Dash! byGMO" is a fully customized consulting service that covers the entire website and is suitable for medium to large-sized companies.
On the other hand, for local businesses and shops, organizing local information, primarily through Google Business Profiles, is more important than optimizing the entire website, and implementing customized strategies presents challenges in terms of cost and organizational burden.
Therefore, GMO TECH has combined its operational track record with "MEO Dash! byGMO," the No. 1 MEO service in Japan, and the AI search optimization know-how cultivated with "GEO Dash! byGMO" to develop "Local GEO Dash! byGMO," a consulting plan that carefully selects the necessary measures for stores and local businesses.
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[About "Local GEO Dash! byGMO"]
(URL:https://meo-dash.com/local-geo/）
"Local GEO Dash! byGMO" is a store-focused, unique, and specialized GEO service.(※ 4)AIO(※ 5)This service provides strategic solutions. In addition to optimizing local information, primarily through Google Business Profiles, it supports the development of AI-friendly website structures and content. It is designed to be easily implemented by sole proprietors and small to medium-sized businesses.
(*4) GEO: This refers to optimizing your website, brand, and information so that generating AI such as ChatGPT and Gemini will cite and mention them as "trustworthy sources."
(*5) AIO: A function in which AI summarizes and displays multiple pieces of information in the search results.
[Main features of "Local GEO Dash! byGMO"]
■ Integrated support for search marketing
We provide consulting from a holistic search marketing perspective, integrating SEO, MEO, and GEO, and propose strategies required in the age of AI search. Taking into account the characteristics of Google Search, Google Maps, and AI search, we offer comprehensive support, from optimizing your Google Business Profile to content creation, to help improve the information dissemination capabilities of stores and local businesses.
■ Supports different citation logic for each AI.
Because each generating AI, such as ChatGPT and Gemini, uses different information sources and evaluation logic, the stores and businesses displayed and cited by the AI will vary.
By designing information and improving content based on the characteristics of each AI, we support adaptation to diverse AI search environments.
■ Building a website that is easy for AI to understand
From creating AI-friendly web content to suggesting improvements to existing content and structured markup.(※ 6)We provide support all the way to addressing this issue. Furthermore, we implement multifaceted GEO/AIO countermeasures, including measures to encourage citations and mentions from third-party sites.
■Data analysis by our proprietary algorithm research lab
GMO TECH has established its own algorithm research laboratory to continuously analyze trends in search algorithms and AI search. Based on the accumulated data and knowledge, we propose measures tailored to each store's industry and market area, and continuously respond to changes in the AI search environment.
■ Individual customization of options is possible to match existing operations.
For businesses that desire more advanced GEO/AIO countermeasures, AI crawler(※ 7)We also offer additional options, such as optimized control systems. You can build the optimal plan by combining it with your advertising operations and existing marketing strategies.
(*6) Structured markup: This is a technique for describing information such as store names, addresses, and business hours in a specified format so that search engines and AI can correctly understand the meaning of the information on a website.
(*7) AI crawler: A program that crawls websites to collect and analyze information used by generative AIs such as ChatGPT and Gemini, and to use it as reference information when generating answers.
[Regarding the change of service name]
In conjunction with the launch of "Local GEO Dash! byGMO," the corporate AI search optimization service "LLMO Dash! byGMO" has been renamed to "GEO Dash! byGMO." We have established a service structure consisting of "GEO Dash! byGMO" for corporations and "Local GEO Dash! byGMO" for stores and local businesses, providing AI search optimization tailored to the needs of each.
[Differences from "GEO Dash! byGMO"]
| Item | GEO Dash! byGMO | Local GEO Dash! byGMO |
|---|---|---|
| Target | General companies | Stores and local businesses |
| Main target scale | Medium to large companies | Small to medium-sized stores |
| Area of countermeasures | Entire website | Google Business Profile / Store Information |
| Characteristics | Customized strategies | Selected essential measures |
*Details of the pricing plan will be provided individually.
[About related services]
GMO TECH provides a variety of services in the search marketing field, including SEO, MEO, and AI search optimization.
To enhance the overall consistency of the Dash! brand, we have redesigned the logos for each of our services.
■SEO Dash! byGMO
(URL:https://seo-dash.net/）
This is an SEO service that helps improve the search engine ranking of your website and content. We provide comprehensive support, from strategy planning and improvement suggestions to implementation assistance.
■MEO Dash! byGMO
(URL:https://meo-dash.com/）
This is a store customer acquisition service that helps businesses achieve higher rankings in Google Maps search (local search). In addition to providing MEO management tools, we also offer operational support and improvement suggestions from expert consultants.
■MEO Dashboard byGMO
(URL:https://meo-dash.com/meo-dashboard/）
This is a store DX management tool that streamlines MEO operations. It provides various functions to support multi-store operations, such as search ranking analysis and market area analysis.
■GEO Dash! byGMO (formerly LLMO Dash! byGMO)
(URL:https://seo-dash.net/geo-dash/）
This is an AI-powered search engine optimization (SEO) consulting service for corporate websites. It utilizes ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google Search AI Overviews.(※ 8)We support the design of websites and content optimization to ensure that your company's content is easily accessed, targeting various businesses. We provide individualized optimization tailored to each company's challenges and competitive environment, supporting information dissemination in the age of AI search.
(*8) AI Overviews: A feature in Google search results that uses AI to collect and summarize information from multiple websites in response to keywords entered by the user and display it at the top of the search results.
[About GMO TECH]
GMO TECH, Inc. is a technology company that leverages AI and SaaS to support businesses in achieving sales growth and improving operational efficiency.
In addition to developing customer acquisition support businesses in the SEO, MEO, and AI marketing fields, including the store customer acquisition DX SaaS "MEO Dash! byGMO," we also provide operational efficiency support through the real estate DX SaaS "GMO Rental DX," and operate affiliate advertising, internet media, and payment services businesses.
Leveraging our unique AI technology and in-house developed products, we are promoting the creation of systems that enable AI to continuously deliver value in business operations, supporting companies' digital transformation and sustainable growth.
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[Press inquiries]
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[Contact information regarding services]
GMO TECH, Inc.
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[GMO TECH Inc.] (URL:https://gmotech.jp/）
| Company Name | GMO TECH, Inc. |
| Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo |
| Representative | Ryoichi Suzuki, President and CEO |
| Business Overview | Creating the future with AI 1. Store Customer Acquisition DX SaaS Business 2. Real Estate DX SaaS Business 3. Web Marketing DX Business 4. Internet Media Business 5. Payment services business 6. All AI and SaaS-related matters, including the above. 7. Other internet marketing businesses |
| Capital | 1 million yen (as of the end of December 2025) |
[GMO TECH Holdings, Inc.] (URL:https://hd.gmotech.jp/）
| Company Name | GMO TECH Holdings, Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market, Securities Code: 415A) |
| Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo |
| Representative | Akito Suzuki, President and CEO |
| Business Overview | Management of consolidated companies and any other related business |
| Capital | 100 million yen (as of October 1, 2025) |
[GMO Internet Group, Inc.] (URL:https://group.gmo/）
| Company Name | GMO Internet Group, Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market Securities Code: 9449) |
| Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo |
| Representative | Representative Director and Group Representative Masatoshi Kumagai |
| Business Overview | Holding company (group management functions) ■ Group business activities Internet Infrastructure Business Internet Security Business Internet advertising and media business Internet Finance Business Cryptocurrency Business |
| Capital | One hundred million yen |
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