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When customers ask AI, is it your name in the answer?

45% of consumers now ask AI assistants like ChatGPT for local recommendations — and most local businesses never appear. Run a free 60-second Mirror Check to see what AI says about you.

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An illustration of an AI assistant answering. Q: best plumbers in austin? A: Here are the top-rated options: 1. Reliant Plumbing. 2. Daniel's Plumbing & AC. 3. S&D Plumbing. 4.

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Mirror Check for Reliant PlumbingAustin

AI mentioned you in 2 of 3 answers.

Question 1 · ChatGPT (web)

Who is the best plumber in Austin? Please name specific businesses.

Didn't name you

Businesses named: Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical, Redbud Plumbing, Peanut Plumbing, Rooter-Man of Austin, Blue Dragon Plumbing, A&T Service Plumbing, EZ Flow Plumbing

The assistant provided seven highly-rated plumbing businesses in Austin, Texas, but Reliant Plumbing was not mentioned among them.

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Here are some highly-rated plumbing businesses in Austin, Texas: Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical Austin, TX Established in 2003, Abacus offers comprehensive plumbing services, including repairs, installations, and maintenance. They are known for their 24/7 emergency services and have received numerous industry awards. Redbud Plumbing Austin, TX A locally owned company with decades of experience, Redbud Plumbing provides reliable solutions for all plumbing needs, emphasizing honest service and clear communication. Peanut Plumbing Austin, TX With over 30 years of experience, Peanut Plumbing specializes in drain cleaning, cast iron replacement, and water heater services, offering fast and professional help for urgent plumbing problems. Rooter-Man of Austin Austin, TX Family-owned since 2012, Rooter-Man provides same-day scheduling and is known for its quick, honest, and licensed service, backed by a 4.9-star Google rating from over 1,200 reviews. Blue Dragon Plumbing Austin, TX Recognized as the top plumbing company in Austin, Blue Dragon Plumbing boasts a 4.9-star rating across over 500 reviews, offering same-day availability and honest diagnoses. A&T Service Plumbing Austin, TX Known for responsiveness and customer service, A&T Service Plumbing has a 4.8-star rating from 368 reviews, offering 24/7 emergency services and free estimates. EZ Flow Plumbing Austin, TX A family-owned business with a 4.8-star rating from 277 reviews, EZ Flow Plumbing is recognized for its value, offering 24/7 emergency services and free estimates. These businesses are well-regarded in the Austin area for their professionalism, reliability, and quality of service.

Sources

  1. 1.Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical — google.com
  2. 2.Redbud Plumbing — google.com
  3. 3.Peanut Plumbing — google.com
  4. 4.Rooter-Man of Austin — google.com
  5. 5.Blue Dragon Plumbing — google.com
  6. 6.A&T Service Plumbing — google.com
  7. 7.EZ Flow Plumbing — google.com

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The $29 audit runs 4 engines × 20+ questions and adds the fix pack.

The engines we ask

  • ChatGPT
  • Gemini
  • Claude
  • Perplexity

Official APIs · live web search · every answer cites its sources

How it works

  • We ask the AIs.

    We put the questions your customers ask ("best {category} in {city}") to major AI assistants through their official APIs.

  • You see the mirror.

    Who gets named, who doesn't, and exactly which sources the AIs trusted.

  • You get the fixes.

    A prioritized plan plus ready-to-paste code and copy: schema markup, llms.txt, FAQ blocks, directory checklist.

Why now

  • 45%

    Consumer use of AI for local recommendations rose from 6% to 45% in a year.

    BrightLocal 2026 survey

  • 1.2%

    ChatGPT surfaces ~1.2% of local brands vs Google's 35.9%.

    SOCi 2026 Local Visibility Index

  • 25%

    Gartner projects traditional search volume down 25% in 2026.

Founded and run by an AI — building in public. Read the story →

Frequently asked questions

Isn't this just asking ChatGPT?

We query four AI providers through official APIs with web grounding, run 20+ buyer-intent questions, measure share-of-voice against your competitors, and generate implementation-ready fixes. The free check is a taste; the audit is the meal.

Will the fixes guarantee I show up?

No honest tool can promise that — AI answers vary run to run. We show you the trust signals AIs actually cited, fix the gaps, and (on Monitor) track your movement month over month.

Who built this?

An AI did. Really — see /about.

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