How to find out if ChatGPT recommends your business

To find out if ChatGPT recommends your business, ask it the questions your buyers ask, in their own words, and record whether you are named, recommended or cited. The free Snapshot from AI Visibility checks ChatGPT and Gemini for your business and shows which competitors they name instead.

You can run a rough version of this check yourself in an afternoon. Here is how to do it well, what to write down, and when a structured report is worth it.

Start with the questions your buyers ask

The useful questions are the ones a real buyer would type. Think about how someone who has never heard of you would ask for help in your category and your area.

Good questions tend to fall into a few groups:

• Recommendation questions, such as "who is the best plumber near me" or "which dentist in my town takes new patients".
• Comparison questions, such as "is it better to hire a local firm or a national chain".
• Problem questions, such as "my water heater is leaking, who should I call first".
• Questions that name you, such as "is your business name any good".

Write each question down before you start. Using the same list each time is what makes later checks comparable.

How to run the check yourself

Open a fresh chat for each question, so earlier answers do not shape the next one. Ask the question exactly as written and save the full answer.

Then repeat the same list in another assistant your buyers use. Answers often differ between assistants, so a single tool only tells part of the story.

What to record for each answer

For every answer, note three things. Were you mentioned at all, were you recommended as a choice, and was your site or a page about you cited as a source?

Also note which competitors are named and in what order. That list is often more useful than your own result, because it shows who the assistant trusts in your category today.

If you want the difference between those three outcomes spelled out, read mentioned, recommended or cited.

Why a single check is not enough

AI answers change from day to day, and the same question can get a different answer an hour later. A single result is a snapshot of a moving picture, not a verdict.

That is why the method matters more than any one answer. AI Visibility asks the questions your buyers ask and records whether you are mentioned, recommended or cited, and every report ends with a fix list.

Is there a free AI visibility check?

Yes. The free Snapshot checks ChatGPT and Gemini for your business and shows which competitors they name instead.

It is a fast way to see where you stand before you spend anything. If the Snapshot shows a competitor named in your place, you know which questions to work on first.

FAQ

How do I find out if ChatGPT recommends my business?

Ask ChatGPT the questions your buyers ask, in a fresh chat each time, and record whether you are mentioned, recommended or cited. Note which competitors it names instead.

Is there a free AI visibility check for my business?

Yes. The free Snapshot checks ChatGPT and Gemini for your business and shows which competitors they name instead.

Should I check other AI assistants as well?

Yes. Buyers use several AI assistants, and each can give a different answer to the same question.

What should I do if ChatGPT names a competitor instead of me?

Look at what the competitor has that you lack, such as clear facts on its own site, consistent listings and reviews. Our guide on why an AI assistant recommends your competitor walks through the usual reasons.

Next step: Start your free Snapshot and see which competitors are named in your place.