AI visibility test: will ChatGPT recommend you?
More and more people skip Google and ask ChatGPT, Gemini or Perplexity instead: "Who would you recommend for…?" But AI only recommends businesses it can find clear, trustworthy information about online.
The test checks three areas:
- Found: Google Business Profile, content, website speed
- Understood: clear website, About page, prices, FAQs, structured data
- Recommended: reviews, mentions elsewhere, consistent details everywhere
I don't store anything and don't ask for your email. The test runs only in your browser.
Why AI visibility matters
Search is changing. Instead of ten links, people get a direct answer from AI, often with just one to three recommended businesses. If you're not in that answer, you don't exist for that customer. And AI doesn't recommend at random: it builds a picture of you from your website, Google Business Profile, reviews, directories and mentions on other sites. The clearer and more consistent that information is, the more likely it is to mention you.
Optimizing for AI search engines is called GEO (generative engine optimization) and AEO (answer engine optimization). It builds on classic SEO, and most of the steps help you in Google and in AI at the same time. For a real-world example, read the SEO case study for a terraces & pergolas business.
Frequently asked questions
What is AI visibility?
AI visibility means whether AI assistants like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity or Google's AI Overviews mention and recommend you when someone asks about your field. It depends on how much clear, consistent and trustworthy information about you exists online.
How do I find out if ChatGPT recommends me?
Ask it directly: "Who would you recommend for [service] in [city]?" or "Who is a good [profession] for small businesses in [country]?". Try Gemini and Perplexity too. Results change over time, so repeat the check once a month.
How do I get into AI answers?
Have a complete Google Business Profile and reviews, a clear website with an About page, prices and FAQs, structured data, the same details everywhere and content that answers your customers' questions. Mentions on other websites help too. This approach is called GEO and AEO.
How long does it take before AI starts recommending me?
Usually a few weeks to a few months. AI draws on search engines and web content, so changes show up once Google and other sources have indexed them. Quick wins like your Google Business Profile or an FAQ show results sooner.
Is the test really free?
Yes. The test runs only in your browser, stores nothing and doesn't ask for your email. You can copy your result and come back to it later.
This test is indicative. For an accurate picture of your visibility in Google and in AI, get in touch and I'll run a proper analysis.
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