Is Your Business Invisible to AI Searches?
People are no longer just searching on Google — they are asking questions about products and services in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Siri, and other AI models. If your business is invisible to these AI models and not optimized for AI search questions, then your competitors will be the ones that the AI models recommend instead of you. Our AI Trust Audits™ give you the visibility roadmap that you can follow to grow and win with AI searches.
Why AI Matters
For Your Business Right Now
Traditional SEO (Search Engine Optimization) — the practice of ranking on Google's list of blue links — is no longer enough. Being #1 on Google does not guarantee you will be recommended by AI. These new "Answer Engines" look for completely different signals.
Over 70% of local businesses are completely invisible to AI search engines.* The Digital Blind Spot occurs when a business's website accidentally blocks AI crawlers. The website is not updated for AI Search 2026 standards. This is called "The Shadow Block" — and most business owners have no idea it is happening to them.
* Source: BrightEdge Research, "AI Search Visibility Report," 2025. Statistic reflects local businesses without llms.txt, proper robots.txt AI bot authorization, or LocalBusiness schema markup.
AI Platforms Recommending Businesses Right Now:
What AI Engines Look For
Four critical signals that determine whether AI recommends you — or your competitor
Direct Answers
Do you clearly answer common customer questions on your website? AI engines look for businesses that provide authoritative, specific answers — not generic marketing copy.
Geographic Authority
Is your business established as the go-to expert in your specific service area? Hyper-local content proves to AI that you actually operate in the community you serve.
Data Consistency (NAP)
NAP stands for Name, Address, and Phone Number. Is your NAP identical across all online platforms? Inconsistencies erode AI trust and hurt your chances of being recommended.
Structured Data
Does your website speak the language that AI can understand? Without llms.txt, robots.txt, and schema.json — the three files in the Visibility Patch™ — you are invisible to AI crawlers.
How It Works: The Visibility Roadmap™
A Complete AI Audit System Built For You to "Grow and Win"
This scalable audit system takes your business from total AI invisibility to market dominance — if you follow the total roadmap. Start free with the Micro-Audit, then build from there depending on your individual needs and business goals.
Disclaimer: Results depend on individual business circumstances, market conditions, competition level, implementation speed, and overall business goals. Timelines and outcomes will vary.
Master Micro-Audit
The 2-page branded PDF diagnoses and shows your level of AI visibility, including any Digital Blind Spot or Shadow Block. The free audit includes an AI search simulation, technical integrity scan, and entity-centric gap analysis for your business and geographical area.
Visibility Patch™ Creation
Generates the three proprietary foundational files needed for AI visibility — llms.txt, robots.txt, and schema.json — with augmented security protocols to upgrade your site security. These are delivered as separate standalone files, giving you the option to implement them yourself or have our team implement them for you.
Full Growth Plan (Foundation Complete)
This level transitions your business from AI visible to the goal of 'AI #1 Recommended' using a very detailed how-to roadmap that not only shows you what to do but how to do it. This plan is based on your goals, budget, and timetable.
Full Growth Plan (All-In)
For businesses that decide right away to fix their AI visibility and get the full roadmap in one package. Combines the Micro-Audit, Visibility Patch™, and Full Growth Plan into one comprehensive engagement — the best value option.
Proof of Implementation Report
Delivered to you after the Visibility Patch™ creation stage to prove that the Visibility Patch™ is working correctly. Confirms that llms.txt, robots.txt, and schema.json are live and functioning as intended.
Our Traffic Light Logic System
Every finding in your AI Trust Audit™ is color-coded so you know exactly what needs attention first. No confusing technical language — just clear, actionable guidance written in plain English.
Blocking issues costing you customers right now. Requires immediate action.
Issues that need attention before they become critical problems.
Strengths to leverage and competitive gaps you can exploit for growth.
Start Free. Scale to
Market Dominance.
Begin with the free Micro-Audit to see exactly where you stand, then unlock the full strategic roadmap to dominate AI search in your market.
Free Micro-Audit
Your AI Visibility Snapshot
- 2-page branded PDF diagnostic report
- AI search simulation (3 money queries)
- Digital Blind Spot and Shadow Block detection
- Technical integrity scan (llms.txt, robots.txt, schema.json)
- Entity-centric gap analysis for your business and area
- Traffic Light Logic color-coded findings (Red / Yellow / Green)
- Top competitor comparison
- Revenue opportunity estimate
- No credit card required — always free
Visibility Patch™
Your AI Foundation Files
- Custom llms.txt AI Identity File
- Surgical robots.txt Security Gateway
- Advanced schema.json Structured Data File
- Augmented security protocols
- Visibility Patch™ Portfolio PDF (implementation guide)
- Proof of Implementation Report (included free)
- Option to self-implement or have us implement for you
Full Strategic Growth Plan
Foundation Complete
- Requires Visibility Patch™ to be implemented first
- Advanced AI market intelligence report
- E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) analysis
- Visual & video proof scan
- AI Sentiment and Confidence Score
- Aggregator Intercept Strategy
- 3–6 month modular growth roadmap
- Dynamic Revenue Opportunity calculation
- 15–25 page branded PDF report
All-In Plan
Complete AI Visibility Roadmap
- Everything in Micro-Audit + Visibility Patch™ + Full Growth Plan
- Technical foundation built simultaneously with strategic roadmap
- Best value — all three stages in one package
- Priority implementation support
- Proof of Implementation Report included
- 15–25 page comprehensive branded PDF report
What's Inside the Full Strategic Growth Plan
Six comprehensive deliverables that transform your AI visibility
AI Visibility Analysis
Targeted queries across ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, and Apple Intelligence. Your AI Share of Voice score compared to your top 3 local competitors.
Competitive Intelligence
In-depth profiles of your top 3 local competitors. Competitor Blind Spot Analysis to find exploitable gaps. Local vs. National Authority Mapping.
Visibility Patch™ Files
Custom llms.txt AI Identity Card, surgical robots.txt security gateway, and advanced schema.json — all ready to deploy on your website.
3–6 Month Growth Roadmap
Phase 1 — Foundation (Months 1–3): Fix critical issues, deploy Visibility Patch™. Phase 2 — Dominance (Months 4–6): Scale AI Share of Voice and market authority.
E-E-A-T Authority Analysis
E-E-A-T stands for Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness — the four pillars AI uses to evaluate whether to recommend your business. Full breakdown with actionable recommendations for each pillar.
Revenue Impact & Benchmarks
Dynamic Revenue Opportunity calculation. Success Benchmarks Table with current metrics, 3-month goals, and 6-month goals for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) — the specific numbers you track to measure progress.
What You're Leaving
on the Table
Our Dynamic Revenue Logic shows a conservative estimate of how much your AI invisibility may be costing you — in real dollars, specific to your business type and market.
Phase 2 Success Benchmarks
Typical Key Performance Indicator (KPI) ranges — the specific numbers we track to measure your progress from current state toward AI market dominance. Individual results will vary.
| Metric | Current | 3-Month Target | 6-Month Target |
|---|---|---|---|
AI Share of Voice How often AI recommends you vs. competitors | < 10% | 15–25% | 30–50% |
ChatGPT Mentions How often ChatGPT names your business | Rarely / Never | Occasional | Regular |
Perplexity Ranking Position in Perplexity AI local results | Not ranked | Appearing | Top 5 |
Monthly Leads Inbound leads from AI-driven searches | Baseline | +25–50% | +75–150% |
Revenue Impact Estimated additional revenue from AI visibility | Baseline | Measurable | Significant |
Disclaimer: These benchmarks represent typical ranges and are provided for illustrative purposes only. Actual results depend on your specific market, competition level, industry, implementation speed, budget, and individual business goals. Results will vary. This roadmap is a flexible, modular guide tailored to your specific situation.
Why I Built
AI Trust Audits™
"AI search is not the future — it is the present. The businesses that understand this today will have a massive competitive advantage for years to come."
Most of my life has been spent in uniform — first in the U.S. Army and then as a firefighter. Whether I was serving my country or my local community, my job was always to have people's backs when things got complicated.
About eighteen months ago, I saw a new kind of complication hitting the small business world: the AI revolution. I realized that while the "big guys" have massive teams to figure this out, the local shop owner — the person with just a few employees and a lot of heart — was being left behind. I created AI Trust Audits™ to change that. I am not here to sell you a fad. I am here to give you the same tactical advantage the big corporations have, at a fraction of the cost.
For years, you have probably heard about SEO — getting your website to rank on a page of blue links. But the world has moved on. People are not just "Googling" anymore. They are asking. They are on their phones asking ChatGPT, Gemini, or Perplexity: "Who is the best plumber near me?" or "Where should I take my family for dinner tonight?" If an AI does not know or trust your business, you simply do not exist in that conversation. It is like having a storefront with no sign and a locked door.
I have developed a streamlined, affordable way to audit your business's digital footprint and give you a clear roadmap. I strip away the overhead and the tech-speak to make sure that when a customer asks an AI for a recommendation, your name is the one it gives.
"I've spent my life explaining complex situations simply — whether it was a tactical plan in the Army or a safety briefing at the fire station. My reports are written in plain English. I tell you exactly what is wrong, why it matters, and how to fix it. No jargon, just a plan of action."
— David Stapleton, Founder, AI Trust Audits™
Everything You Need to Know
About AI Trust Audits™
Plain English answers to the most common questions about AI search visibility, our audit process, and what to expect.
About AI Search
About the Audits
Pricing & Process
Straight Talk from David
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Micro-Audit
Stop letting your competitors answer your customers' questions. Get your complimentary, no-obligation AI visibility report in 24–48 hours.
15-Minute Quick Start
Gather these items before submitting — we'll handle the rest:
- 1Gather your business website URL
- 2Note your primary service type (e.g., Roofing, Plumbing, HVAC)
- 3Identify your primary city/service area
- 4Think of your top 2–3 competitors
- 5We handle everything else — no technical knowledge needed
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