Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about AI search optimisation, local SEO, and working with Ai Local Link.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about AI search and local SEO.

AI search optimisation is the practice of making your business visible on AI-powered platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. These platforms are rapidly becoming how Australians find local businesses — and most local businesses are completely invisible on them. If you're not optimised for AI search, you're missing an increasingly large slice of potential customers.

We specialise exclusively in AI search and local SEO — it's all we do. Most traditional SEO agencies don't understand AI search platforms at all. We optimise for the full spectrum: traditional Google rankings, Google Local Pack, AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and every other platform where your customers are searching.

Most clients see measurable improvements in local search visibility within 60–90 days. AI search visibility typically shows improvement within 90–120 days as AI platforms update their knowledge bases. Significant lead volume increases usually occur within 4–6 months. SEO and AI search are long-term investments — the results compound over time.

Absolutely. We're based in Ipswich but serve businesses across Queensland and Australia — including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, and Toowoomba. All our services are delivered remotely, so location is no barrier.

We work with trades and home services, law firms, medical and healthcare practices, financial advisors, accountants, real estate agencies, buyers agents, property businesses, local retail, hospitality, and small local businesses across Australia. If you're a local business that needs to be found online, we can help.

The best first step is a free AI Visibility Snapshot. We'll assess your current AI search and local SEO presence, benchmark you against competitors, and identify the key opportunities for your business. Book your free snapshot through our contact page.

AI Visibility Audits

Understanding the Audit

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about AI search and local SEO.

Our AI Visibility Audit covers: live AI platform testing across ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity; Google Business Profile review; local search and Maps visibility check; business entity accuracy check; NAP consistency review across key directories; competitor AI search comparison; and a plain-English findings report with a prioritised action plan.

Most business owners have no idea how their business appears in AI search — because AI results are generated dynamically and vary based on the query. An AI Visibility Audit tests this directly, using real queries relevant to your business and location, so you get an accurate picture of your current AI search presence.

The audit is available as a standalone service — useful for businesses who want to understand their current position before committing to an ongoing strategy. It is also the standard starting point for any ongoing AI Search Optimisation or Local SEO engagement with us.

The audit gives you a clear action plan. You can then choose to implement it yourself, have us implement it as part of an ongoing engagement, or use it to prioritise your own digital strategy. There is no obligation to continue with us after the audit.

We typically complete audits within 5 to 7 business days of receiving the information we need from you. The findings are delivered as a clear written report, and we follow up with a call to walk you through the results and answer your questions.

Local SEO

Local Search Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about AI search and local SEO.

Yes — and the two work together. Local SEO builds the foundation of signals that AI platforms draw on: your website content, business information, citations, and authority. Without strong local SEO foundations, AI search optimisation has less to build on. Most businesses need both as part of a complete visibility strategy.

Most clients see measurable improvements in local rankings within 60 to 90 days. Significant increases in enquiry volume typically occur within 4 to 6 months. Local SEO builds over time — the results compound as your authority grows.

Not necessarily. Service-area businesses that work at client locations can still rank well in local search. We set up your Google Business Profile correctly for service-area businesses and build your local signals accordingly.

We combine traditional local SEO with AI search optimisation — something most agencies don't offer. Your local signals are built to support both Google rankings and AI platform recommendations, giving you visibility across the full spectrum of how customers search for businesses today.

Yes. We work with businesses serving single areas and multi-location businesses across Australia. We build location-specific strategies that establish genuine authority in each geographic market you want to target.

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