How much work is going to the business AI recommends?
More customers now ask ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity who to call. If they don't name you, that job goes to someone else. Plug in your numbers and see what it adds up to.
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See if AI recommends youWhy AI answers change who gets the call
Customers are skipping the list of links and asking for a recommendation. The businesses that get named get the call.
Customers ask instead of search
More people ask an assistant who to call and get two or three names back, not a page of ten links.
The shortlist is the whole list
If you are not one of the names in the answer, the customer may never see your website, your reviews or your ads.
And it is growing fast
BrightLocal's 2026 Local Consumer Review Survey found 45% of consumers have used AI to find a local business, up from 6% the year before.
How AI search works for local businesses
Worth understanding before you spend a dollar on it, with us or anyone else.
What is AEO?
AEO stands for answer engine optimization. It is the work of making your business the one AI assistants name when someone asks for a recommendation, like who is the best roofer in Plano.
It builds on local SEO rather than replacing it. The same signals feed both: your Google Business Profile, your reviews, your website content and your structured data.
How do AI assistants pick who to name?
They build a shortlist from what they can read and trust: business listings, website pages, reviews and directory information. Businesses that are complete and consistent everywhere are easier to recommend.
Nobody outside these companies knows the exact formula, and it changes often. What reliably helps is being accurate, active and clearly described across every source.
Is Google still worth the effort?
Yes. Google is still where most local customers start, and it now puts AI Overviews above many local results. Ranking in the map pack and showing up in AI answers come from the same foundation.
Treat them as one job, not two. Work that strengthens your profile and website helps in both places.
How should I read my number?
As a sense of scale, not a forecast. The calculator multiplies your own inputs, so a conservative share and close rate give a conservative estimate.
If the number is big enough to matter, the next step is finding out where you actually stand. That is what the free AI Visibility Report shows.
What the numbers look like by trade
Four common situations, and what to do about each one.
Storm season after a hail event
- SituationHomeowners ask AI which roofers near them handle hail damage and insurance claims.
- The mathRoofing tickets are large, so even one or two extra jobs a month moves the number a lot.
- What to doMake sure your profile, site and reviews mention storm damage, insurance work and the neighborhoods you cover.
First real heat wave of the summer
- SituationPeople ask for an AC repair company that can come today.
- The mathRepair tickets are smaller but frequent, so search volume and close rate drive the result.
- What to doCover emergency and repair services, not just installs, and keep your hours accurate everywhere.
Spring cleanup season opens
- SituationSearches climb in late winter as owners plan the season.
- The mathA maintenance customer is worth more than one visit, so consider a season's value as your job value.
- What to doBuild a page for each service and town before the rush starts.
The fall booking window
- SituationBuyers use several names for the same product, like permanent Christmas lights or year round lighting.
- The mathLow search volume but a high job value, so a handful of recommendations is worth a lot.
- What to doCover every phrasing on your profile and website so AI can match you to each one.
Three steps to a useful estimate
Enter your real numbers
Use your average invoice and your actual close rate from the last few months, not your best month.
Keep your share conservative
AI answers name two or three businesses. Assume you would win a small slice, not all of it.
Check where you stand
An estimate shows the size of the prize. The free AI Visibility Report shows whether you are currently in the answer.
Questions customers are asking AI right now
Real question shapes from home service customers. Your trade and towns replace the examples.
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- Google Business Profile optimization and weekly posting
- Structured data and content built for AI answers
- Block by block rank tracking in your weekly report
- A website included with your plan
Common questions about AI search and lost revenue
What is AEO (answer engine optimization)?
AEO is the work of making your business the one AI assistants like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews name when a customer asks for a recommendation. It builds on local SEO: a strong Google Business Profile, steady reviews, clear website content and structured data.
Is AI search replacing Google?
Not entirely. Google is still where most local customers start, and it now shows AI Overviews above many local results. The businesses that win show up in both the regular results and the AI answers.
How accurate is this estimate?
It is only as accurate as the numbers you enter. It shows the size of the opportunity, not a revenue forecast. For a real look at where you stand, get your free AI Visibility Report.
How do I know if AI assistants recommend my business?
Ask ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity the questions your customers ask, like best HVAC company near me in your city, and see who they name. The free AI Visibility Report does this for you and shows which competitors get named instead.
Can you guarantee an AI assistant recommends me?
No, and anyone who guarantees that is selling you something. These systems choose what to name and they change constantly. What we can do is make sure you are complete, consistent and credible across everything they read.
Does this work for my industry?
Yes. It works for any service business that gets customers from local searches, including roofing, HVAC, plumbing, permanent lighting, landscaping, electrical, painting and pest control.
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