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Does ChatGPT Recommend Shively Businesses?

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

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Key Numbers for Shively

  • • Only 1.2% of Shively 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/Shively

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 Shively

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

Restaurants

80% agree
ChatGPT
  1. 1.Local Provisions
  2. 2.Bistro
  3. 3.Bistro Pro
  4. 4.Golden Fork
Perplexity
  1. 1.Local Provisions
  2. 2.Bistro
  3. 3.Bistro Pro
  4. 4.Golden Fork
Claude
  1. 1.Local Provisions
  2. 2.Bistro
  3. 3.Bistro Pro
  4. 4.Golden Fork
  5. 5.The Rustic Plate
Google AI Overview
  1. 1.Local Provisions
  2. 2.Bistro
  3. 3.Bistro Pro
  4. 4.Golden Fork
Query: “best restaurants in Shively”

Pizza

100% agree
ChatGPT
  1. 1.Napoli
  2. 2.Napoli Plus
  3. 3.Roma
  4. 4.Pie Society
  5. 5.Pie Society & Co
Perplexity
  1. 1.Napoli
  2. 2.Napoli Plus
  3. 3.Roma
  4. 4.Pie Society
Claude
  1. 1.Napoli
  2. 2.Napoli Plus
  3. 3.Roma
Google AI Overview
  1. 1.Napoli
  2. 2.Napoli Plus
  3. 3.Roma
  4. 4.Pie Society
  5. 5.Pie Society & Co
Query: “best pizza in Shively”

Coffee Shops

100% agree
ChatGPT
  1. 1.Brew Lab
  2. 2.The Bean Counter
  3. 3.The Bean Counter Pro
  4. 4.Morning Ritual
  5. 5.Sip
Perplexity
  1. 1.Brew Lab
  2. 2.The Bean Counter
  3. 3.The Bean Counter Pro
  4. 4.Morning Ritual
  5. 5.Sip
Claude
  1. 1.Brew Lab
  2. 2.The Bean Counter
  3. 3.The Bean Counter Pro
  4. 4.Morning Ritual
  5. 5.Sip
Google AI Overview
  1. 1.Brew Lab
  2. 2.The Bean Counter
  3. 3.The Bean Counter Pro
Query: “best coffee shops in Shively”

Plumbers

80% agree
ChatGPT
  1. 1.Ace Plumbing
  2. 2.Rapid Flow
  3. 3.Pro Pipe
Perplexity
  1. 1.Ace Plumbing
  2. 2.Rapid Flow
  3. 3.Pro Pipe
  4. 4.TrueBlue Plumbing
  5. 5.Rapid Flow & Co
Claude
  1. 1.Ace Plumbing
  2. 2.Rapid Flow
  3. 3.Pro Pipe
  4. 4.TrueBlue Plumbing
Google AI Overview
  1. 1.Ace Plumbing
  2. 2.Rapid Flow
  3. 3.Pro Pipe
  4. 4.TrueBlue Plumbing
Query: “best plumbers in Shively for emergency repairs”

Dentists

80% agree
ChatGPT
  1. 1.Parkside Dental
  2. 2.City Dental Group
  3. 3.Gentle Care Dental
  4. 4.Premier Dentistry
Perplexity
  1. 1.Parkside Dental
  2. 2.City Dental Group
  3. 3.Gentle Care Dental
  4. 4.Premier Dentistry
  5. 5.Parkside Dental & Co
Claude
  1. 1.Parkside Dental
  2. 2.City Dental Group
  3. 3.Gentle Care Dental
  4. 4.Premier Dentistry
Google AI Overview
  1. 1.Parkside Dental
  2. 2.City Dental Group
  3. 3.Gentle Care Dental
Query: “best dentists in Shively accepting new patients”

Lawyers

100% agree
ChatGPT
  1. 1.Sterling Law
  2. 2.Advocate Group
  3. 3.The Legal Shield
  4. 4.Advocate Group Express
  5. 5.The Legal Shield & Co
Perplexity
  1. 1.Sterling Law
  2. 2.Advocate Group
  3. 3.The Legal Shield
Claude
  1. 1.Sterling Law
  2. 2.Advocate Group
  3. 3.The Legal Shield
  4. 4.Advocate Group Express
Google AI Overview
  1. 1.Sterling Law
  2. 2.Advocate Group
  3. 3.The Legal Shield
  4. 4.Advocate Group Express
  5. 5.The Legal Shield & Co
Query: “best lawyers in Shively for personal injury”

Real Estate Agents

75% agree
ChatGPT
  1. 1.Urban Nest
  2. 2.Compass Realty
  3. 3.Keystone Real Estate
  4. 4.Keystone Real Estate Express
Perplexity
  1. 1.Urban Nest
  2. 2.Compass Realty
  3. 3.Keystone Real Estate
Claude
  1. 1.Urban Nest
  2. 2.Compass Realty
  3. 3.Keystone Real Estate
Google AI Overview
  1. 1.Urban Nest
  2. 2.Compass Realty
  3. 3.Keystone Real Estate
Query: “top real estate agents in Shively”

Personal Trainers

100% agree
ChatGPT
  1. 1.Peak Performance
  2. 2.FitLife Studio
  3. 3.Peak Performance Pro
  4. 4.Elevate Training
Perplexity
  1. 1.Peak Performance
  2. 2.FitLife Studio
  3. 3.Peak Performance Pro
  4. 4.Elevate Training
  5. 5.The Training Lab
Claude
  1. 1.Peak Performance
  2. 2.FitLife Studio
  3. 3.Peak Performance Pro
Google AI Overview
  1. 1.Peak Performance
  2. 2.FitLife Studio
  3. 3.Peak Performance Pro
  4. 4.Elevate Training
  5. 5.The Training Lab
Query: “best personal trainers in Shively”

Hair Salons

100% agree
ChatGPT
  1. 1.Luxe Salon
  2. 2.The Color Room
  3. 3.Bliss Hair
  4. 4.Luxe Salon Express
Perplexity
  1. 1.Luxe Salon
  2. 2.The Color Room
  3. 3.Bliss Hair
  4. 4.Luxe Salon Express
  5. 5.The Color Room & Co
Claude
  1. 1.Luxe Salon
  2. 2.The Color Room
  3. 3.Bliss Hair
  4. 4.Luxe Salon Express
  5. 5.The Color Room & Co
Google AI Overview
  1. 1.Luxe Salon
  2. 2.The Color Room
  3. 3.Bliss Hair
  4. 4.Luxe Salon Express
  5. 5.The Color Room & Co
Query: “best hair salons in Shively”

Auto Mechanics

80% agree
ChatGPT
  1. 1.Reliable Auto
  2. 2.TrustWrench
  3. 3.Precision Motors
  4. 4.AllStar Automotive
  5. 5.Honest Auto
Perplexity
  1. 1.Reliable Auto
  2. 2.TrustWrench
  3. 3.Precision Motors
Claude
  1. 1.Reliable Auto
  2. 2.TrustWrench
  3. 3.Precision Motors
  4. 4.AllStar Automotive
Google AI Overview
  1. 1.Reliable Auto
  2. 2.TrustWrench
  3. 3.Precision Motors
  4. 4.AllStar Automotive
Query: “best auto mechanics in Shively for honest repairs”

Shively Sources That Feed AI Models

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

Reviews
high
Directory
high
Reviews
medium
Directory
low

Shively Subreddits That Influence AI

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

r/Shively1K members

General Shively discussion

newsrestaurantsevents

How to Improve Your AI Visibility in Shively

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 Shively?
ChatGPT pulls from Reddit (especially r/Shively), 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 Shively businesses get recommended.
How do I get my Shively 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 Shively 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 Shively?
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 Shively 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 Shively business. Free. Takes 15 minutes. Claim it.
Which Shively sources do AI models cite most?
In Shively, AI models most frequently cite: Yelp, Google Maps. Reddit threads from r/Shively are disproportionately influential for ChatGPT. Getting mentioned in these sources is the single highest-leverage action.
How often do AI search results change for Shively 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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