10/15/2026
A year ago, only 6% of consumers used AI tools to find local businesses. Today, it's 45%. π€―
That means your customers are asking ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode things like "Who's the best plumber near me?" and getting a short list of names instead of a page of results.
Here's why it matters: ranking well on Google doesn't guarantee AI will recommend you. In a study of nearly 350,000 business locations, brands appeared in Google's local 3 pack 35.9% of the time, but ChatGPT recommended only 1.2% of them. Gemini recommended 11% and Perplexity 7.4%.
So what helps a business get picked? β
A complete and accurate profile, β
consistent info across the web, and β
fresh reviews from real customers.
That's where OneLocal comes in. We help local businesses stay visible, accurate and active, so when someone asks AI who to call, your name comes up. π
π¬ Try it: ask an AI tool for the best business in your category near you. Does yours show up? Tell us in the comments.