How to get your business recommended by ChatGPT
Practical steps to increase how often ChatGPT mentions and recommends your business — with a checklist you can work through today.
Practical steps to increase how often ChatGPT mentions and recommends your business — with a checklist you can work through today.
Why ChatGPT recommends some brands and not others
When browsing is used, ChatGPT pulls from search results and trusted pages; without browsing it relies on what it learned in training. In both cases, brands with clear, repeated, credible information across many sources are easier to recommend.
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Write one clear sentence describing what you do, who for and where — and use it consistently on your homepage, About page, LinkedIn, Google Business Profile and directories. Inconsistent descriptions confuse models.
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- Pages that answer “best X for Y” and “X vs Y” questions honestly
- Pricing and “how much does X cost” pages
- Short, factual summaries at the top of key pages
- FAQ sections with direct answers
- Case studies with specific numbers
Get mentioned elsewhere
Aim for inclusion in industry roundups, comparison articles, review platforms and local directories. These third-party mentions are often what an AI answer cites.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I pay to be recommended by ChatGPT?
Organic answers cannot be bought. Some AI platforms are testing ads, but organic recommendations depend on your visibility across the web.
Does ChatGPT use my website?
When it browses, yes — which is why crawlable, fast, well-structured pages matter.
How do I check if ChatGPT mentions me?
Ask your buyers’ real questions in a fresh chat, or track them automatically with VISIBI Radar.