You can test how a local business appears in AI search without buying a tool. Run the same prompts in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Grok, then save the answers and compare.
- “What are the most useful [service] providers near [town] for [specific need]? Cite your sources.”
- 2. “What does [business name] do, who is it for, and where is it located? Use only public sources.”
- 3. “Which local pages best explain [topic] for someone in [town]? Link to the pages you used.”
- 4. What questions should a buyer ask before choosing a [service] provider in [town]?
- 5. “Compare the public evidence for [business name] with three alternatives. Note what is missing.”
- 6. “What would make a local business easier for an AI answer engine to understand and cite?”
Keep the prompt, date, model, and citations together. Treat a result as a research note—not a ranking promise. If you want a second set of eyes, the free Audit is an optional next step: /audit/.