How the Local Visibility Score works
Your score blends three pillars that decide whether local customers — and AI assistants — actually find and recommend you. Each pillar is scored 0–100, then weighted into one total out of 100.
| Pillar | What it measures | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| A · Google Maps presence | Google Business Profile, verification, and whether you appear for "near me" searches. | 40% |
| B · Reviews & trust | Number of reviews, whether you reply, and consistent name/address/phone (NAP). | 30% |
| C · Website & AI readiness | Having a website, fresh activity in the last 30 days, and whether AI tools mention you. | 30% |
Your total lands in one of four bands: 0–39 Invisible, 40–64 At Risk, 65–84 Decent, 85–100 Strong.
Why being on Google isn't enough anymore
More customers now ask ChatGPT, Gemini and Google's AI for "the best [business] near me" — and AI doesn't just copy Google's rankings. Here's what the data shows, and what to do about it:
- Only ~1.2% of local businesses are currently recommended by ChatGPT — being absent is the norm, so showing up is a real edge.
- AI visibility and Google rankings overlap only ~45%. Ranking on Google no longer guarantees you appear in AI answers — you have to earn both.
- AI-recommended businesses almost always have a complete Google Business Profile and active reviews. Fix the fundamentals first.
- Content updated within 30 days is ~3.2× more likely to be cited by AI. Posting regularly keeps you in the conversation.
- Content with strong E-E-A-T signals is ~96% more likely to be cited. Real expertise, authorship and trust win.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my business not showing on Google Maps?
The most common reasons are: you don't have a Google Business Profile yet, it isn't verified, your category is wrong, or your name/address/phone is inconsistent across the web. Without a verified, complete profile, Google has little reason to show you in the local map results. Our checker pinpoints which of these is holding you back.
What is AI visibility, and will ChatGPT recommend my business?
AI visibility (also called AEO — Answer Engine Optimisation) is how likely AI assistants like ChatGPT, Gemini and Google's AI are to name your business when someone asks for a recommendation. Today only about 1.2% of local businesses get recommended by ChatGPT, and AI results overlap with Google rankings only ~45% of the time. Businesses that do get recommended almost always have a complete Google Business Profile, active reviews and fresh, trustworthy content.
How accurate is this free visibility check?
It's a fast self-assessment based on the signals that most influence local and AI visibility — not a full technical audit. It's designed to show you, in 2 minutes, where the biggest gaps are. For an exact picture we run a full manual Google + AI audit of your real listings, reviews, website and AI mentions.
How do I get my business to appear in AI answers?
Start with the basics AI relies on: a complete, verified Google Business Profile, a steady flow of genuine reviews you reply to, and consistent business details everywhere. Then add a fast website with clear, expert content that's updated regularly — recent, trustworthy content is far more likely to be cited by AI.
Is the check really free?
Yes — completely free and no sign-up needed. We built it because "I can't be found online" is the number-one problem we hear from Malaysian businesses. If you want us to fix it for you, that's where TableSites comes in.