More homeowners are skipping Google and asking ChatGPT, Siri, and Google's AI who to call. We check whether these tools know your business exists, whether search engines can read your site, and whether homeowners can actually reach you.
Homeowners still Google you, but now they also ask AI for recommendations. Landscaping has the lowest AI response rate of any industry we've tested. That means 1 in 3 homeowners who ask AI for a landscaper get nothing back. And when AI does answer, the same businesses keep showing up.
6 in 10
Google searches now show an AI answer before traditional results. If your business isn't in that answer, you're invisible to the majority of searches.
We tested 571 AI queries for landscaping services across Florida. 35% of the time, AI tools returned no recommendation at all. That's the highest non-response rate of any industry we've measured. When AI has no answer, that homeowner either searches again or calls whoever comes up first on Google.
AI tools named a specific business for tree trimming queries only 40.4% of the time. If that's a service you offer, AI is essentially ignoring it. Most businesses have no idea this gap exists.
99.3% of landscaping businesses that appeared in AI results showed up on only one platform. ChatGPT, Google AI, Perplexity, and Claude each have their own idea of who to recommend. Visibility on one platform does not carry over to the others.
Google's AI Overviews triggered for landscaping queries only 21.2% of the time — the lowest trigger rate of any industry we tested. When Google AI does show up for a landscaping search, very few businesses are in the answer.
64.8%
of AI queries named a specific landscaper (lowest of any industry)
99.3%
of businesses appeared on only 1 of 5 AI platforms
0%
of businesses appeared on all platforms
571
AI queries tested across landscaping service types
We asked: “best landscaper near me for lawn maintenance”
ChatGPT
Named 2-3 local businesses in some cities. Returned no recommendation in others. Results varied significantly by city and query phrasing.
Google AI
Triggered for only 21.2% of landscaping queries — the lowest of any industry tested. When it did appear, it pulled from Google Business Profile data.
Perplexity
Cited Yelp and Angi listings when available. Businesses not listed on these directories were not included.
90 seconds. Your business info, services, market, and goals. We ask the right questions so nothing gets missed.
Your visibility gets audited across 3 layers and 21 checkpoints: AI search presence, Google Business Profile, reviews, content, machine readability, and conversion paths. You get a single Vitals Score.
A prioritized action plan, ranked by impact. Not vague recommendations: specific fixes with exactly what to do, in what order, and why it matters for your business.
Most businesses need someone to actually do the work. We offer a 90-day sprint that implements everything in the report and builds a content engine that compounds.
We audit your landscaping business across 3 layers and 21 checkpoints. Here's what we check.
We ask ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Google's AI to recommend a business like yours. If they don't say your name, we show you why and how to fix it.
Google only shows your business for what your categories say you do. We compare yours to competitors and find what's wrong or missing.
750 characters to convince someone to call you. Most businesses waste it. We show you what top competitors say and help you say it better.
If someone searches for a specific service you offer and it's not listed on your profile, Google won't match you. We find the gaps.
We don't just count reviews. We compare how fast you're getting new ones vs. competitors and tell you exactly how many you need per month.
We tell you exactly how many reviews separate you from the #1 competitor in your area and how long it'll take to catch them.
The words in your reviews affect where you rank. We analyze what customers mention and whether it's helping or hurting you.
Every reply is a chance to add keywords Google notices. We check if you're responding and show you how to do it strategically.
Google lets you post updates, offers, and tips directly on your profile. Almost nobody does it. We show you how to use it to stay ahead.
Businesses with photos get 42% more requests for directions. We compare your photos to competitors and tell you exactly what to add.
We check whether your website gives Google and AI the structured info they need to understand what you do, where you do it, and what customers think of you.
Are your services listed in a way machines can read, or buried in paragraph text? Structured services get matched to searches. Paragraphs don't.
We check whether your service areas are defined in a format that Google and AI tools can parse and match to searcher locations.
Your name, address, and phone number need to match everywhere. We check your GBP, website, and top directories for mismatches.
If search engines can't find your pages, they can't rank them. We check your XML sitemap and make sure key pages are discoverable.
Can a visitor get from your homepage to any service page in two clicks? We check the paths that matter for both humans and search engines.
When AI tools look for pricing info, can they find yours? Accessible pricing builds trust with both customers and algorithms.
Can a customer book or schedule from your website without friction? We test whether your booking link is accessible and functional.
On mobile, calling you should take one tap. We check whether your phone number is clickable and prominent on every page.
From service page to contact form, there should be no dead ends. We walk the full path a customer takes and flag every gap.
We check whether an AI assistant could actually contact you or book a service on a customer's behalf, or if something on your site blocks it.
Whether you want to know where you stand or need someone to fix it, we have a plan for your business.
Know exactly where you stand and what to fix.
We do the work. You get the results.
Keep the momentum after your Sprint.
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