What is AI Recommendation?
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When an AI assistant suggests your business in response to a user query, "Based on your needs, I'd recommend [Your Business] because..." This is the gold standard of AI Optimization. AI recommendations come from clear positioning, strong reviews, authoritative content, and Factual Accuracy about what makes you different.
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Frequently Asked Questions About AI Recommendation
What triggers AI to recommend a specific business?
AI recommends businesses based on: matching the user's stated needs, having good reviews and reputation signals, clear information about services and differentiators, mentions on authoritative sites, and consistent NAP (name, address, phone) data across the web.
How can I get ChatGPT or Perplexity to recommend my business?
You can't pay for it. Focus on: clearly stating what makes you different on your website, getting positive reviews on Google and industry sites, being mentioned on authoritative local or industry publications, and having consistent, accurate information everywhere.
Are AI recommendations the same as AI citations?
Not exactly. Citations reference your content as a source. Recommendations actively suggest you as a solution. 'According to [your site], you should...' is a citation. 'I recommend [your business] for this' is a recommendation. Recommendations are more valuable for lead generation.
Do AI recommendations actually lead to business?
Yes, when AI recommends a business, users often follow up. It's like a trusted friend recommending a contractor. The AI's endorsement carries weight. Anecdotally, businesses appearing in AI recommendations report leads saying 'ChatGPT told me about you.'
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