Can you show up when people ask ChatGPT?
· By Austin Baker, founder
More people ask AI apps who to call. No one can promise you a spot. Here is what we know, and what we do not.
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The short version
- No one outside the AI companies knows how apps pick businesses.
- Plain basics help people and search engines.
- No one can promise a spot.
What we know
- 45% of US adults surveyed in 2026 said they had used an AI tool for local business recommendations in the past year.(BrightLocal survey of 1,002 US adults, 2026) Source: BrightLocal, 2026
97% of AI users sometimes double-check AI recommendations against real reviews.
(of the 455 who had used AI for local recommendations) Source: BrightLocal, 2026- 97% of consumers read reviews online.Source: BrightLocal, 2026
The exact words
Reviews are a vital part of the business decision-making process, with 97% of consumers reading reviews online.
What no one knows
- The exact recipe. We have not found one published.
- A sure way in. No one can promise you a spot.
- Who is behind a promise. Be wary of anyone who says they can.
Before you start
Nobody outside these companies knows exactly how AI apps pick businesses.
These basics help people and search engines understand your business. We can’t promise they change what an AI app says.
Plain basics
- Keep your Google listing complete. Same name, phone and services everywhere.
- Earn honest, recent reviews. Reply to them.
- Post real jobs. Photos show what you do and where.
- Say what you do, and where. Use clear words on your listing and your site.
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Questions about showing up in ChatGPT.
Can I pay to be named by ChatGPT?
No one can promise you a spot. Be wary of anyone who says they can.
How do I check if AI apps name me?
Your free report asks ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity if they name you.
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