Guides by industry · 20 trades
AI search, industry by industry
Customers ask different questions depending on what they're buying. Each guide covers those questions, a checklist, the common mistakes and the right schema type. Where we have scan data, it's marked.
Health and care
- 01DentistsWhen a patient asks ChatGPT for a dentist, is your practice named?34 sites scanned
- 02Med spasClients ask AI who's safe for Botox. Your credentials need to be readable.Guide
- 03ChiropractorsBack pain questions go to AI first. Make your clinic easy to recommend.Guide
- 04VeterinariansAt 2am with a sick dog, people ask AI where the nearest open vet is.Guide
- 05Physical therapists"Do I need a referral for physical therapy?" Make your clinic the answer that follows.Guide
Home and trades
- 06Plumbers"Emergency plumber near me" now gets one answer. Is it you?34 sites scanned
- 07HVAC companiesWhen the AC dies in July, who does ChatGPT tell them to call?34 sites scanned
- 08RoofersAfter the storm, homeowners ask AI who to trust with the roof.34 sites scanned
- 09Electricians"Electrician near me for an EV charger" is a question with a short answer list.34 sites scanned
- 10Moving companiesPeople ask AI how to avoid a moving scam. Then they ask who to hire.Guide
- 11LocksmithsLocked out, people ask AI for a locksmith they can trust. Prove you're real.Guide
- 12LandscapersHomeowners ask AI who can build a patio or plant natives. Show your work in words.34 sites scanned
Professional services
- 13Law firmsClients ask AI which lawyer to call. Make sure it can read your firm.33 sites scanned
- 14Real estate agentsBuyers ask AI about neighbourhoods. Sellers ask it which agent to hire.Guide
- 15AccountantsSmall-business owners ask AI to recommend an accountant. Be specific enough to be named.Guide
- 16Insurance agentsPeople ask AI whether to use an independent agent. Make your agency the obvious one.Guide
Local shops and venues
- 17Restaurants"Where should we eat tonight?" is a question people now ask AI.Guide
- 18Auto repair shops"Honest mechanic near me" is a question AI assistants are now asked every day.Guide
- 19Hair salonsClients ask AI who's good with curly hair, colour corrections or balayage. Say so.Guide
- 20Gyms and fitness studios"Gym near me with no contract" now gets an answer, not a list.Guide
Not listed? The basics are the same for every local business: let the crawlers in, state your services, area and hours as text, and use the most specific schema type you can. Start with the free AI Crawler Checker, or read how to get your business recommended by ChatGPT.