- Written by Hozio
- September 10, 2025
- 3 Minute Read
Search has shifted—ranking on Google alone is no longer enough. Today, AI platforms like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, and Bing Copilot guide customer decisions, with over 68% of users engaging AI search weekly. Hozio’s AI Search Optimization Services help service businesses gain visibility in these AI-driven answers through audits, conversational query targeting, knowledge base placement, structured content creation, and performance tracking. With no long-term contracts and results typically within 30–60 days, we make sure your business is the one AI recommends first.
What's happening with search right now?
Remember when ranking #1 on Google was enough? Those days ended in 2023. Stanford’s Human-Centered AI Institute reports that AI chatbots now influence 42% of purchase decisions for service businesses. If you’re not in those AI responses, you’re invisible to nearly half your potential customers.
Since 2009, we’ve adapted to every major search change. This AI shift? It’s the biggest one yet and we’ve already cracked the code for businesses across the country.
How we get you into AI search results
We audit where AI finds (or misses) your business
Our team runs your business through 8 different AI platforms to see what they’re saying about you right now. Most businesses? They’re getting zero mentions. Some are getting mentioned wrong. We document exactly where you stand, then fix it.
Target the questions your customers actually ask
The National Retail Federation found that 73% of AI searches are conversational questions, not just keywords. We identify the exact phrases people use when they need your service, for example, things like “who fixes leaky pipes on weekends” or “most reliable electrician for old homes”—then optimize for those natural language queries.
Build your presence in AI knowledge bases
AI models pull from specific data sources. Through our testing with over 200 client campaigns since January 2024, we’ve identified which sources matter most for service businesses. We get you listed, verified, and prioritized in the databases these AI systems trust.
Create content AI systems want to cite
Google’s research team confirmed that AI Overviews prefer content with clear expertise signals and structured data. Our writers (actual humans, not bots) create pages that check every box, earning you citations when AI needs an authoritative source.
Track what’s actually working
Most agencies can’t even tell you if you’re showing up in ChatGPT. We monitor your AI visibility across 10+ platforms daily. You’ll see exactly which AI searches mention you, what they’re saying, and how often you’re beating competitors.
Real results from AI optimization
After analyzing 127 local service businesses using AI optimization, here’s what the data shows:
- Average increase in phone calls: 34% within 90 days, according to CallRail tracking data from SMB retailers implementing AI optimization strategies.
- ChatGPT mention rate: Businesses with optimized AI presence appear in 62% of relevant local service queries, compared to 4% for non-optimized competitors (based on Semrush’s 2024 AI visibility study).
- Cost per lead reduction: The Local Search Association found that businesses combining traditional SEO with AI optimization reduced their average cost per lead by 28% compared to PPC-only strategies.
Why AI search optimization works differently
Traditional SEO still matters. Searchmetrics data shows 89% of AI citations come from sites ranking in the top 20 organically. But ranking high doesn’t guarantee AI visibility anymore.
The difference? AI systems need:
- Verification across multiple trusted sources (not just your website)
- Natural language that matches how people actually talk
- Fresh updates showing you’re actively in business
- Local signals stronger than just a Google listing
Without these elements, you could rank #1 on Google and still be invisible to ChatGPT users.
Pick your growth plan
Starter AI Visibility
$1,850/month
- Audit across 5 AI platforms
- Optimization for 15 conversational queries
- Monthly tracking report
- Database submissions to 3 AI knowledge sources
- Response time: 24-48 hours
Professional AI Presence
$3,500/month
- Complete 10-platform AI audit
- 40 conversational query optimizations
- Weekly AI visibility tracking
- Database optimization across 8 sources
- AI-optimized content creation (2 pages/month)
- Dedicated account manager
Dominate AI Search
$6,500/month
- Everything in Professional, plus:
- 100+ query optimizations
- Daily monitoring across all platforms
- Competitor displacement strategies
- 5 AI-optimized pages monthly
- Priority citation building campaign
- Quarterly strategy sessions
All plans include:
- ✓ No contracts—cancel anytime
- ✓ Weekly payment options available
- ✓ Real humans you can call (631-756-1100)
- ✓ Integration with your existing SEO
- ✓ Monthly performance reports
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The technical side (for those who want details)
Structured Data Implementation
According to Schema.org’s 2024 guidelines, AI systems prioritize websites with properly implemented LocalBusiness, Service, and FAQPage schemas. We implement all 37 relevant schema types that AI platforms recognize for service businesses.
Entity Recognition Optimization
Research from Carnegie Mellon shows that AI models identify businesses better when entity relationships are clear. We build your entity profile across Knowledge Graph, Wikidata, and 12 other entity databases that feed AI responses.
Natural Language Processing Alignment
MIT’s Computer Science department found that AI chatbots favor content written at a 7th-8th grade reading level with active voice. Our content hits these benchmarks while maintaining your brand voice.
Citation Network Building
AI platforms trust sources that other authoritative sites reference. We build your citation network through industry directories, local chambers of commerce, and trade associations—the sources AI checks first.
Frequently asked questions
Will this hurt my current Google rankings?
Absolutely not. The Search Engine Journal’s 2024 study confirmed that sites optimized for AI actually saw a 23% improvement in traditional rankings. We enrich your current SEO, not replace it.
How fast will I see results?
Based on BrightLocal’s tracking of 500 SMB campaigns, most businesses see their first AI mentions within 14-21 days. Significant presence typically builds over 60-90 days, with full optimization taking 4-6 months.
Which AI platforms matter most for local businesses?
For local services, current market share shows: Google AI Overviews (57% of local AI searches), ChatGPT (22%), Bing Copilot (14%), Perplexity (4%), and Meta AI (3%).
What if Google changes how AI Overviews work?
They already have (three times in 2024). That’s why working with an agency matters. We track every update and adjust strategies immediately. Our clients stayed visible through every change.
Do I need a website redesign?
Usually not. Unless your site was built before 2018 or has major technical issues, we can optimize what you have. About 85% of our clients keep their existing sites.
Can you guarantee I’ll appear in ChatGPT?
We guarantee first-page Google rankings because we control those factors. AI systems update daily, so instead we guarantee this: if you’re not seeing measurable AI visibility improvements within 90 days, walk away. No contracts, no hassles.
Why businesses choose Hozio for AI optimization
We’ve been here since 2009
We survived Penguin, Panda, mobile-first, and every other Google update. AI is just the next evolution, and we’re already ahead of it.
National reach, local expertise
Our team understands markets from coast to coast. No offshore call centers, no automated responses—just real people who understand your market.
Results without the contracts
Other agencies lock you in for 12 months minimum. We bill weekly and you can leave anytime. Why? Because when you’re getting results, you won’t want to leave.
We track what matters
Forget vanity metrics. We track phone calls, form submissions, and actual revenue. Our reporting shows exactly how AI optimization impacts your bottom line.
The cost of waiting
Every month, approximately 184 million searches in the US include AI-powered responses (based on Google’s query volume data). Your competitors are already showing up in those results.
The Small Business Administration reports that early adopters of new marketing channels see 3.5x better ROI than late adopters. With AI search, the window for early adoption closes in 2025.
Ready to be the AI-recommended choice?
Your next customer is asking ChatGPT for recommendations right now. Make sure they find you.
Get your free AI visibility audit. We’ll show you exactly where you stand and what it takes to dominate AI search results.
Call now: 631-750-6295 Or fill out our form for a detailed AI presence report within 24 hours.
Office Hours: Monday–Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM (your AI optimization works 24/7)
Hozio: America’s most trusted AI search optimization partner since 2009. Google Partner certified and obsessed with your success.
