How to Use the AI Recommendation Readiness Tool

Welcome 👋

The AI Recommendation Readiness Checklist is a live, interactive self-check designed to show how ready your business is to be recommended by AI assistants such as ChatGPT-style tools and Google’s AI-powered search experiences.

Instead of testing keywords or rankings, this tool focuses on the signals AI relies on to decide who it trusts — and who it confidently recommends.

You simply tick what you already have.
Your readiness score updates in real time.

What Is AI Recommendation Readiness?

AI Recommendation Readiness refers to how prepared your business is to be chosen by AI when someone asks for a service.

Examples of real AI-driven searches:

• “Who’s the best plumber near me?”

• “Find a dentist open on Saturday.”

• “Recommend a reliable electrician.”

• “Where can I book a local cleaner today?”

AI doesn’t list dozens of options.
It recommends only a few businesses it trusts most.

If your signals are incomplete, unclear, or inconsistent, AI will often recommend someone else — even if your website looks good.

Why This Checklist Matters

Many local businesses appear trustworthy to humans —
but AI needs structured clarity and proof.

If AI can’t confidently verify your business:

• You may not appear in recommended answers

• You miss high-intent enquiries

• Competitors with stronger signals get chosen instead

This checklist helps you see exactly what’s missing — and what to fix next.

How the Checklist Works

Step 1: Review the Checklist Sections

The checklist is grouped into four key areas AI evaluates:

Discoverability
Can AI find and confirm your business across trusted platforms?

Trust
Does your business show activity, consistency, and proof?

Machine-Readability
Can AI clearly understand your services and details?

Authority
Does your business appear established beyond its own website?

Step 2: Tick What You Already Have

As you tick each item, the tool updates:

• Your AI Recommendation Readiness score (%)

• A visual progress bar

• Your next best action (the highest-impact thing to fix)

You don’t need to tick everything at once — this is a progress tool, not a test.

Step 3: Understand Your Score

Your score reflects how confidently AI systems can verify and recommend your business today.

Score Ranges

85–100% – Highly Recommendable
AI can confidently verify and trust your business. You’re well-positioned for recommendations.

70–84% – Close to Recommendable
You’re nearly there. Fixing a few gaps can significantly increase AI recommendations.

50–69% – Partially Recommendable
AI sees some trust signals, but may skip you in competitive searches.

Below 50% – Not Ready Yet
AI likely struggles to verify your business consistently and may not recommend you.

What the Score Is Based On

The checklist score reflects real AI trust and discovery signals, including:

• Verified listings (Google Business Profile, Apple Maps, Bing)

• Consistent business details (NAP consistency)

• Recent reviews and photos

• Clear service-specific pages

• Schema and structured content

• Citations, mentions, and authority signals

This mirrors how AI decides who it’s safe to recommend.

Next Step: Get a Professional AI Visibility Audit

This checklist gives you a fast, practical readiness snapshot.

A professional AI Visibility Audit goes deeper and uncovers:

• Exactly why AI isn’t recommending you

• Where your data is missing or conflicting

• Hidden technical or entity gaps

• The fastest actions to increase recommendations

👉 When you’re ready, click:
“Get a Professional AI Visibility Audit”

You’ll be taken to:
https://neilalunamarketing.com/contact/

FAQ

Is this checklist accurate?
It’s a strong indicator based on common AI discovery and trust signals. It’s not a full technical audit.

How often should I use it?
Every 30–90 days, or after updating listings, adding schema, improving pages, or getting new reviews.

What if my score is low?
That’s normal. Most businesses start low. The biggest gains usually come from:

• Google Business Profile

• Consistent citations

• Clear service pages

• Basic schema

Disclaimer

This tool provides an estimated AI recommendation readiness score based on common trust and discoverability signals.
It is not a comprehensive audit.
For a full diagnosis and tailored recommendations, request a professional AI Visibility Audit.