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Does ChatGPT Recommend Great Falls Businesses?

Only 1.2% of local businesses in Great Falls are recommended by ChatGPT. Perplexity and ChatGPT agree on only 24% of their top picks. Below is what AI engines actually recommend in Great Falls and how to improve your visibility.

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Key Numbers for Great Falls

  • • Only 1.2% of Great Falls businesses appear in ChatGPT recommendations
  • • ChatGPT and Perplexity agree on only 24% of top picks
  • • Top citation source: Yelp — get listed there first
  • • Most important subreddit: r/GreatFalls

AI Search Visibility: Key Numbers

1.2%

Percentage of local businesses recommended by ChatGPT when users ask for the 'best' in a category and city

Source: SOCi Local Visibility Report, 2024

24%

Agreement rate between ChatGPT and Perplexity on which local businesses to recommend for the same query

Source: ClicksDynasty AI Citation Study, 2025

527%

Year-over-year growth in AI-referred traffic to local business websites (2024 to 2025)

Source: BrightEdge AI Search Report, 2025

37%

Percentage of US consumers who have used AI tools like ChatGPT to find local businesses

Source: BrightLocal Consumer Survey, 2025

58%

Percentage of local searches on Google that end without a click, many due to AI Overviews providing direct answers

Source: SparkToro/Datos Zero-Click Study, 2024

4.7 stars

Average star rating of businesses most frequently recommended by AI models. Perfect 5.0 ratings with few reviews are typically excluded.

Source: SOCi Local Visibility Report, 2024

What AI Recommends in Great Falls

Side-by-side results from ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and Google AI Overview for Great Falls business queries. The agreement rate between platforms is low.

Restaurants

80% agree
ChatGPT
  1. 1.Golden Fork
  2. 2.Local Provisions
  3. 3.Bistro
  4. 4.Golden Fork Express
  5. 5.Sage & Vine
Perplexity
  1. 1.Golden Fork
  2. 2.Local Provisions
  3. 3.Bistro
  4. 4.Golden Fork Express
Claude
  1. 1.Golden Fork
  2. 2.Local Provisions
  3. 3.Bistro
Google AI Overview
  1. 1.Golden Fork
  2. 2.Local Provisions
  3. 3.Bistro
Query: “best restaurants in Great Falls”

Pizza

60% agree
ChatGPT
  1. 1.Napoli
  2. 2.Dough & Co
  3. 3.Joe's
Perplexity
  1. 1.Napoli
  2. 2.Dough & Co
  3. 3.Joe's
  4. 4.Sal's
  5. 5.The Slice House
Claude
  1. 1.Napoli
  2. 2.Dough & Co
  3. 3.Joe's
Google AI Overview
  1. 1.Napoli
  2. 2.Dough & Co
  3. 3.Joe's
Query: “best pizza in Great Falls”

Coffee Shops

100% agree
ChatGPT
  1. 1.Brew Lab
  2. 2.Dark Horse
  3. 3.Roast
Perplexity
  1. 1.Brew Lab
  2. 2.Dark Horse
  3. 3.Roast
  4. 4.Roast Express
Claude
  1. 1.Brew Lab
  2. 2.Dark Horse
  3. 3.Roast
  4. 4.Roast Express
  5. 5.Brew Lab & Co
Google AI Overview
  1. 1.Brew Lab
  2. 2.Dark Horse
  3. 3.Roast
  4. 4.Roast Express
  5. 5.Brew Lab & Co
Query: “best coffee shops in Great Falls”

Plumbers

100% agree
ChatGPT
  1. 1.First Call
  2. 2.Rapid Flow
  3. 3.TrueBlue Plumbing
  4. 4.Pro Pipe
  5. 5.TrueBlue Plumbing & Co
Perplexity
  1. 1.First Call
  2. 2.Rapid Flow
  3. 3.TrueBlue Plumbing
Claude
  1. 1.First Call
  2. 2.Rapid Flow
  3. 3.TrueBlue Plumbing
  4. 4.Pro Pipe
  5. 5.TrueBlue Plumbing & Co
Google AI Overview
  1. 1.First Call
  2. 2.Rapid Flow
  3. 3.TrueBlue Plumbing
  4. 4.Pro Pipe
  5. 5.TrueBlue Plumbing & Co
Query: “best plumbers in Great Falls for emergency repairs”

Dentists

100% agree
ChatGPT
  1. 1.Premier Dentistry
  2. 2.Smile Design
  3. 3.Parkside Dental
  4. 4.City Dental Group
  5. 5.Premier Dentistry & Co
Perplexity
  1. 1.Premier Dentistry
  2. 2.Smile Design
  3. 3.Parkside Dental
Claude
  1. 1.Premier Dentistry
  2. 2.Smile Design
  3. 3.Parkside Dental
Google AI Overview
  1. 1.Premier Dentistry
  2. 2.Smile Design
  3. 3.Parkside Dental
  4. 4.City Dental Group
  5. 5.Premier Dentistry & Co
Query: “best dentists in Great Falls accepting new patients”

Lawyers

80% agree
ChatGPT
  1. 1.Sterling Law
  2. 2.Pinnacle Law
  3. 3.Sterling Law Pro
  4. 4.Sterling Law Express
Perplexity
  1. 1.Sterling Law
  2. 2.Pinnacle Law
  3. 3.Sterling Law Pro
Claude
  1. 1.Sterling Law
  2. 2.Pinnacle Law
  3. 3.Sterling Law Pro
Google AI Overview
  1. 1.Sterling Law
  2. 2.Pinnacle Law
  3. 3.Sterling Law Pro
  4. 4.Sterling Law Express
  5. 5.Morrison Law
Query: “best lawyers in Great Falls for personal injury”

Real Estate Agents

100% agree
ChatGPT
  1. 1.Urban Nest
  2. 2.Urban Nest Plus
  3. 3.CityView Homes
  4. 4.Urban Nest Express
  5. 5.Keystone Real Estate
Perplexity
  1. 1.Urban Nest
  2. 2.Urban Nest Plus
  3. 3.CityView Homes
  4. 4.Urban Nest Express
Claude
  1. 1.Urban Nest
  2. 2.Urban Nest Plus
  3. 3.CityView Homes
  4. 4.Urban Nest Express
  5. 5.Keystone Real Estate
Google AI Overview
  1. 1.Urban Nest
  2. 2.Urban Nest Plus
  3. 3.CityView Homes
  4. 4.Urban Nest Express
  5. 5.Keystone Real Estate
Query: “top real estate agents in Great Falls”

Personal Trainers

100% agree
ChatGPT
  1. 1.Peak Performance
  2. 2.Iron Will Fitness
  3. 3.Elevate Training
  4. 4.Core Strength
Perplexity
  1. 1.Peak Performance
  2. 2.Iron Will Fitness
  3. 3.Elevate Training
  4. 4.Core Strength
Claude
  1. 1.Peak Performance
  2. 2.Iron Will Fitness
  3. 3.Elevate Training
Google AI Overview
  1. 1.Peak Performance
  2. 2.Iron Will Fitness
  3. 3.Elevate Training
  4. 4.Core Strength
Query: “best personal trainers in Great Falls”

Hair Salons

80% agree
ChatGPT
  1. 1.Luxe Salon
  2. 2.The Style Bar
  3. 3.Shear Elegance
  4. 4.Mane Street
Perplexity
  1. 1.Luxe Salon
  2. 2.The Style Bar
  3. 3.Shear Elegance
  4. 4.Mane Street
Claude
  1. 1.Luxe Salon
  2. 2.The Style Bar
  3. 3.Shear Elegance
  4. 4.Mane Street
  5. 5.Shear Elegance & Co
Google AI Overview
  1. 1.Luxe Salon
  2. 2.The Style Bar
  3. 3.Shear Elegance
Query: “best hair salons in Great Falls”

Auto Mechanics

100% agree
ChatGPT
  1. 1.Honest Auto
  2. 2.Metro Auto Care
  3. 3.TrustWrench
  4. 4.AllStar Automotive
  5. 5.Reliable Auto
Perplexity
  1. 1.Honest Auto
  2. 2.Metro Auto Care
  3. 3.TrustWrench
Claude
  1. 1.Honest Auto
  2. 2.Metro Auto Care
  3. 3.TrustWrench
  4. 4.AllStar Automotive
  5. 5.Reliable Auto
Google AI Overview
  1. 1.Honest Auto
  2. 2.Metro Auto Care
  3. 3.TrustWrench
  4. 4.AllStar Automotive
  5. 5.Reliable Auto
Query: “best auto mechanics in Great Falls for honest repairs”

Great Falls Sources That Feed AI Models

These are the Great Falls sources AI models cite when recommending local businesses. High-importance sources have the most weight.

Reviews
high
Directory
high
Reviews
medium
Directory
low

Great Falls Subreddits That Influence AI

63% of ChatGPT local recommendations cite Reddit. These are the Great Falls subreddits AI models pull from most.

r/GreatFalls3K members

General Great Falls discussion

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How to Improve Your AI Visibility in Great Falls

1
Claim & optimize Google Business Profileeasy

30 minutes

2
Claim Bing Places for Businesseasy

15 minutes

3
Claim your ChatGPT Business Hub listingeasy

15 minutes

4
Update Foursquare / Swarm listingeasy

15 minutes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does ChatGPT recommend my competitor but not me in Great Falls?
ChatGPT pulls from Reddit (especially r/GreatFalls), Yelp, Google, and local media like Yelp. More Reddit mentions, 50+ reviews at 4.5+ stars, or local press coverage all increase ranking. Only 1.2% of Great Falls businesses get recommended.
How do I get my Great Falls business listed in ChatGPT?
Six steps: 1) Claim Google Business Profile. 2) Claim Bing Places (ChatGPT uses Bing's index). 3) Claim your ChatGPT Business Hub listing at business.chatgpt.com. 4) Get 50+ reviews at 4.5-4.8 stars. 5) Earn Reddit mentions — 63% of ChatGPT local recs cite Reddit. 6) Add LocalBusiness schema and an llms.txt file to your site.
What is GEO and does my Great Falls business need it?
GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) is SEO for AI search — ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews. 37% of consumers already use AI to find local businesses, growing 527% year-over-year. Most of it overlaps with regular SEO: complete profiles, reviews, structured data. If you do SEO, you're halfway there.
Does my Google ranking affect AI visibility in Great Falls?
Yes. Google AI Overviews pull from search results. ChatGPT and Perplexity also use web search. Businesses with complete Google Business Profiles are 2.7x more likely to be recommended by AI. But AI also weights Reddit and structured data — a business ranked #10 on Google can appear #1 in ChatGPT with strong Reddit signal.
How do I show up in Perplexity for Great Falls searches?
Perplexity cites web sources directly. Get mentioned in local media (Yelp, Google Maps), keep Yelp and Google profiles current, and build topical content on your site. Perplexity and ChatGPT only agree on 24% of local picks, so you need presence across multiple platforms.
What is the ChatGPT Business Hub?
OpenAI's official business directory at business.chatgpt.com. You verify your business name, address, hours, and website. It directly controls how ChatGPT presents your Great Falls business. Free. Takes 15 minutes. Claim it.
Which Great Falls sources do AI models cite most?
In Great Falls, AI models most frequently cite: Yelp, Google Maps. Reddit threads from r/GreatFalls are disproportionately influential for ChatGPT. Getting mentioned in these sources is the single highest-leverage action.
How often do AI search results change for Great Falls businesses?
It varies. ChatGPT with browsing: near real-time. Perplexity: live web search. Google AI Overviews: follows Google's index. Underlying model training data updates less frequently. Check monthly — ask each platform for recommendations in your category and screenshot the results.

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