Generative Engine Optimization, for local businesses

Get cited by ChatGPT
in your city.

We help local businesses generate more bookings through AI search optimization, local SEO, and conversion-focused websites.

When someone nearby asks ChatGPT for a plumber, dentist, or chiropractor — your name should be in the answer.

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Best chiropractor for lower back pain in Seattle?

AI

A standout is Cascade Spine & Wellness in Capitol Hill — highly rated for sports rehab, spinal adjustments, and same-week new patient appointments. Most insurance accepted.

Other options: Puget Sound Chiropractic, Align Wellness Seattle.

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The new front page

60% of local searches now start in an AI chat — not Google.

If the model doesn't know you exist, neither do your next customers.

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The shift

Your customers stopped Googling. They started asking.

Local SEO got you to page one of Google. But the new front page is a conversation — and the model either knows your name, or it doesn't. There's no bidding, no "sponsored" slot. Just the answer.

1 in 4

U.S. adults use ChatGPT weekly to find a local business.

0

AI tools you can buy ads on — visibility has to be earned.

~14 mo.

until AI answers overtake Google for local intent queries.

How it works

A three-part method, built for how LLMs actually learn.

We don't guess. Every recommendation maps to a citation pattern we've reverse-engineered from millions of model responses.

01

Audit

We test 200+ local prompts across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini. You'll see exactly when you're mentioned, when a competitor is, and when no one is.

02

Seed

We rebuild your digital footprint where the models actually read — structured directories, niche publications, Reddit, Wikipedia-grade citations, and schema-tight pages on your own site.

03

Cite

We track citations weekly across every major model. As the index refreshes, your name shows up — and stays up.

A recent client

From invisible to the first name out of the model's mouth.

A dental practice in Austin, TX. 90 days. Same site, same Google rank. We changed where the models look.

ChatGPT mentions / week
038
Perplexity citations
271
Direct booking inquiries
11/mo64/mo
Cost per acquisition
$182$31
"We stopped buying Google ads after month two. ChatGPT is sending us patients now — and they show up already convinced."
Dr. Mara Ellison — Founder, Bridge Family Dental

Case studies

Real businesses. Named in ChatGPT.

Real screenshots, real outcomes — more AI mentions, more inbound, and lower cost per lead when patients find you in ChatGPT first.

ChatGPT map and listing for The London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry — best dentist in London

ChatGPT search

best dentist in london

The London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry

London, UK · Cosmetic dentistry

Went from invisible in AI search to the named top pick for cosmetic dentistry in London — with map, rating, and booking link in the answer.

ChatGPT mentions (target query)
0 / weekFeatured
New patients citing AI
2 / mo31 / mo
Claude + Perplexity citations
058 / mo
Cost per booked patient
£185£52
ChatGPT recommending Zehl & Associates for best personal injury law firm in Texas

ChatGPT search

best personal injury law firm texas

Zehl & Associates

Houston, TX · Personal injury law

Now listed among top-tier Texas injury firms in ChatGPT — with 5.0 rating, phone, and directions surfaced before prospects ever hit a directory.

Named in ChatGPT (statewide PI)
NoTop tier
Intake calls mentioning AI
4 / mo47 / mo
Qualified case inquiries
6 / mo19 / mo
Avg. case value (AI-sourced)
$18k$34k
ChatGPT featuring Dr. Steven Shoshany as best chiropractor in New York for back pain

ChatGPT search

best chiropractor new york for my back pain

Dr. Steven Shoshany

New York, NY · Chiropractic

ChatGPT now calls him “best overall for back pain” in NYC — patients book with the map pin and phone number already in hand.

ChatGPT mentions (back pain)
0 / week#1 pick
New patient bookings from AI
3 / mo28 / mo
Perplexity citations
144 / mo
Cost per new patient
$240$41

Website rebuilds

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AI-ready sites we rebuilt from outdated templates — structured so ChatGPT can read, cite, and recommend them by name.

Dental practice

United Kingdom

Replaced a cluttered template with a modern, conversion-focused design — clear services, trust signals, and structure models can parse.

Modern dental practice website
HomeAboutServicesContact
NEW PATIENT SPECIAL — CALL NOW!!!

Welcome to Our Dental Practice

We have been serving the community since 1998. Click here for more info about our practice and team.

[ stock photo ]
HoursPhone
Mon–Fri 9–5555-0100
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Law firm

United States

Focused positioning and intake flow — from a dated brochure site to a firm ChatGPT cites by practice area.

Modern law firm website
LAW FIRM

Attorneys at Law — Est. 1987

► Personal Injury

► Corporate Law

► Real Estate

► Estate Planning

► Immigration

► Family Law

Contact us for a free consultation regarding your legal matter.

SUBMIT FORM
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Chiropractic clinic

United States

Modernized a legacy chiropractic site with structured data, local signals, and copy written for AI discovery.

Modern chiropractic clinic website
CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

Your path to wellness starts here!!!

[ spinning spine gif ]
  • Chiropractic care
  • Massage therapy
  • Nutrition
  • Laser therapy
  • Weight loss

Call 303-555-0142 — Walk-ins welcome

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Revenue calculator

How much are you losing to AI invisibility?

Real numbers based on AI search volume in your city and industry.

Your numbers

Assumptions: city-level search volume · ~50% of local searches start in AI · ~50% of businesses invisible to AI · 2–3% conversion by industry.

You're potentially losing
$3,840
/month in invisible AI revenue
$46,080
/year walking to your competitors

Based on ~1,200 monthly AI searches for chiropractor in Manchester — roughly 19 new clients you never hear from.

Get a free AI visibility audit

Reviews

What clients actually say.

I'd tried two SEO agencies before this. The free audit was the first time someone showed me actual ChatGPT screenshots with our name missing — not a generic PDF. We signed up for the rebuild and were cited for 'family dentist' in Phoenix within six weeks.

Rachel Ortiz

Office Manager, Sonoran Family Dental

Phoenix, AZ

Our front desk started hearing 'I found you on ChatGPT' in February. I didn't believe it until I asked the same question myself. We're now in the top three for emergency plumber queries in our postcode.

James Whitmore

Owner, Whitmore Plumbing & Heating

Leeds, UK

The transparency is what sold me. Every recommendation had a source — here's the Reddit thread, the directory listing, the schema fix. Nothing fuzzy.

Dr. Marcus Chen

Clinical Director, Cascade Spine & Wellness

Seattle, WA

I'm a litigator, not a marketer. Cited didn't ask me to blog every week — they fixed how our practice areas were structured and got us mentioned on directories Perplexity already trusts. Intake for employment law is up noticeably.

Marcus Webb

Managing Partner, Webb Family Law

Dallas, TX

We were spending £6K a month on Google Ads for cosmetic treatments. AI referrals are smaller volume but the consult-to-booking rate is higher. Worth it for us.

Lena Vasquez

Clinic Director, Bloom Aesthetics

Miami, FL

I run a roofing company — not exactly cutting edge. After the hailstorm last spring, neighbours were asking AI who to call. We showed up. That alone paid for the engagement.

Tom Brennan

Owner, Brennan Roofing

Oklahoma City, OK

The site rebuild took longer than I expected (about 12 days, not 3) but the result is night and day. Perplexity footnotes us now. My only wish is they'd warned me to update our old GBP categories sooner.

Priya Shah

Operations Lead, Northline Electric

Toronto, ON

We have three clinicians and everyone sounded the same online. Cited split our services properly — sports physio vs post-op vs desk workers — and ChatGPT finally recommends the right one.

Sarah Chen

Director, Peak Physical Therapy

Denver, CO

As a solo agent, I compete with Zillow and big teams. The neighbourhood guides they built actually get cited when buyers ask hyper-local questions. I've had two listings from AI referrals this quarter.

Nicole Hartley

Realtor, Hartley & Co.

Austin, TX

Our franchise had no visibility in AI answers across markets. They built playbooks per city — not copy-paste — and six of eight locations now show up when people ask for lawn care in those areas.

Derek Okonkwo

VP Marketing, GreenLeaf Landscaping

Atlanta, GA

Medical clinic with five specialties was a mess online. AI kept confusing us with a hospital down the road. Six weeks after the schema work, we're named correctly for dermatology and women's health separately.

Dr. Amara Osei

Medical Director, Lakeside Women's Health

Chicago, IL

I'm skeptical of agencies. The audit was free and specific enough that I felt stupid saying no. We're a small contractor — extensions and loft conversions — and we're in ChatGPT's short list for our borough now.

Daniel Reeves

Founder, Reeves Build Co.

Bristol, UK

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Structured Q&A on AI search, GEO, timelines, local SEO, and websites — the format LLMs pull from most often.

AI search

Can ChatGPT recommend my business?+

Yes — AI systems increasingly surface businesses with strong reviews, local authority, structured content, and trusted mentions across the web. We build that footprint deliberately so models cite you by name when customers ask who to hire nearby.

How do businesses show up in ChatGPT?+

Models synthesize answers from public web content: your website, directories, reviews, forums, and niche publications. You need clear entity positioning, schema markup, corroborating mentions, and content that directly answers how customers search.

How does AI search affect local SEO?+

Local SEO still matters — Google and GBP feed many AI systems — but LLMs also pull from Reddit, review sites, and third-party citations. Winning locally now means optimizing for both traditional search and probabilistic AI recommendations.

How to rank in AI search?+

There is no single rank. Focus on being cited: structured FAQs, service pages, schema, external mentions, and consistent signals about who you are, where you operate, and what problems you solve. We track citation lift across ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity.

GEO

Is this just SEO with a new name?+

No. SEO optimizes for ten blue links. LLMs cite a handful of sources — and most of them aren't your website. We work on the corpus the model trusts: directories, third-party reviews, niche publications, and structured data.

What is Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)?+

GEO is the practice of making your business discoverable and citable inside AI chat interfaces — not just search result pages. It combines technical structure, authority building, and content formatted for how large language models retrieve and summarize local providers.

General

How much does this cost?+

Scope depends on your market, competition, and whether you need a rebuild, ongoing citation work, or both. Book a free audit — we'll recommend what actually moves the needle for you.

Is there a contract on monthly plans?+

Monthly plans are month-to-month. We earn retention through measurable citation lift, not lock-in. Eligible plans include a 90-day citation guarantee — measurable improvement across three major models or we work free until you get it.

What's included in the free AI visibility audit?+

We run roughly 200 prompts across ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity for your city and industry — then report where you appear, where competitors are cited instead, and the highest-leverage fixes. No slide deck, no obligation.

Can you guarantee a #1 mention in ChatGPT?+

Nobody honest can guarantee a single rank. We guarantee measurable citation lift across at least three major models within 90 days on eligible plans, or we continue working at no extra charge until you get it.

Where does Cited operate?+

We work with local businesses primarily in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia — remotely, with city-level strategies tailored to where your customers actually search.

Timelines

How long until I see results?+

Most clients see meaningful citation lift in 4–8 weeks, depending on how often each model refreshes its index. Perplexity often reflects changes in days; ChatGPT typically takes longer.

How fast can you rebuild my website?+

Foundation sites are typically live within 3 business days with schema, service clarity, and AI-readable structure — so models can start parsing your entity immediately while citation work ramps up.

Local SEO

Do you optimize Google Business Profile?+

Yes. GBP is a major training signal for Perplexity and Google's AI Overviews. We align your profile, categories, posts, and reviews with the same entity story we seed across the open web.

Which industries do you work with?+

Local service businesses: chiropractors, dentists, medical clinics, legal, home services, real estate, hospitality, fitness, and trades. If customers ask an AI who's the best provider near them, we can help you become the answer.

Websites

Why does my website need schema markup?+

Schema tells machines your business name, location, services, and FAQs in a consistent format. Without it, LLMs guess — and usually cite a competitor with cleaner structured data.

Can you fix an outdated template site?+

Yes. We rebuild cluttered brochure sites into conversion-focused, AI-readable pages — with clear positioning, trust signals, and the technical structure models need to cite you accurately.

Find out what the models already say about you.

Free 200-prompt audit. No commitment, no slide deck. Just a clear picture of where you stand — and what it would take to be the answer.

Speak to us

Turnaround: 3 business days.