Short answer: AI visibility is how clearly and accurately AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews can find, describe and recommend your business when someone asks for a provider like you.
Why it matters now
Many buyers now ask AI for a shortlist instead of scrolling through search results. If the AI does not mention your firm, or describes it inaccurately, you may never be considered.
What AI visibility includes
- Being mentioned for the questions your buyers ask
- Being described accurately (services, locations, specialties)
- Being linked to as a source
How it differs from traditional search
A search engine shows a list of links. An AI assistant writes an answer and names a few options. The information it uses comes from your website, directories, reviews and other sites.
Checklist
- Can AI crawlers access your website?
- Do your listings match everywhere?
- Do you have clear pages for each service and location?
- Do independent sites mention you?
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