22/09/2026
Nearly half of consumers have used AI to find a local business. Is AI finding YOU? 👇
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Nearly half of consumers have used AI to find a local business. Is AI finding YOU? 👇
✅ YOUR AI-READY CHECKLIST
BING PLACES FOR BUSINESS
1. Claim your free listing at bingplaces.com. If you already have a Google Business Profile, you can import it in minutes.
2. Make sure your business name, address, and phone number match your website exactly.
3. Fill out every field: hours, categories, services, and website.
4. Add real photos of your team, your work, and your location.
YELP
5. Claim your free Yelp for Business page, even if you never use Yelp.
6. Complete your profile with photos, hours, services, and a strong business description.
7. Respond to every review, good and bad. AI notices businesses that engage.
8. Add a "Find us on Yelp" link to your website and emails. (Yelp doesn't allow asking customers for reviews, so let them find you.)
BONUS: TEST YOURSELF
9. Open ChatGPT and ask, "Who's the best [your service] near [your town]?" If you're not in the answer, start with steps 1 through 8.
We can get you found, but you're in charge of getting chosen. 💬
Follow for more marketing cheat codes.
DM me and I'll check where your business shows up on AI searches.
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