How To Get Found In AI Search (Not Just Google)

January 13, 2026

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AI is changing how people search — FAST.

People aren’t just Googling “locksmith near me” anymore. They’re asking:

“Who’s the best locksmith in Queens?”
“What should I do if my key broke in the lock?”
“How much does it cost to replace a storefront door?”
“Best web designer near me that can also do SEO?”

And AI is answering them.

Here’s what most business owners don’t understand:
AI doesn’t reward whoever has the fanciest website…
It rewards whoever has the clearest, most helpful answers.

So if you want to show up in AI search, you need to do 3 things:

1) Answer the questions people are already asking

This is the cheat code.

Your customers are already typing questions into Google and AI tools.
You need content that answers them directly:

  • FAQs on service pages
  • Blog posts
  • “What to do if…” guides
  • Pricing breakdowns
  • Comparison pages (“X vs Y”)

If you don’t answer the question, AI can’t recommend you.

2) Make your website easy for AI to understand

AI tools pull information from websites that are organized and clear.

Meaning:

  • Clear headings
  • Good page structure
  • Real service pages (not 2 sentences)
  • Strong internal linking
  • Location pages if you serve multiple areas
  • Schema markup (yes it matters)

Most websites are a mess, so AI skips them.
Harsh but true.

3) Build REAL authority online

AI cares about reputation.

That includes:
Google reviews
Google Business Profile
Mentions on other websites
Consistent business info everywhere (NAP)
Helpful content that proves you’re legit

AI wants to recommend businesses that won’t embarrass it.

Here’s the truth:
In the AI era, the businesses that win aren’t the loudest…
They’re the ones that are most helpful and most trusted.

If you want, we can audit your website and tell you what to change so you start showing up in AI search results (and regular Google results too). Simply, contact us and we’ll point you in the right direction.

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