AI visibility for small business

When someone asks AI who to hire, does your business come up?

Findable helps small businesses and independent professionals publish the right content so tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google Gemini, and Claude can find and recommend them.

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Why aren’t AI tools recommending your business?

AI tools recommend businesses with a track record of published, specific, credible content. Without it, you’re invisible to the tools your next client is already using to find you.

52%
of businesses only appear in AI search when asked by name directly — never in the category or comparison searches where new clients are actually looking. (Linksii AI Search Benchmark, 2026)
60–90
days is the typical window for early AI visibility signals to appear after a business starts publishing consistently, based on industry benchmarks

How does Findable work for small businesses?

Most clients start with The Shortlist to find out where they stand, then add Cadence or Bylines to keep content flowing.

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Cadence

From $149/month

The content platform for businesses that want to run their own publishing pipeline. Cadence drafts LinkedIn posts, blog articles, and newsletters in your voice on a consistent schedule. You review each draft, approve what you want published, and post when you’re ready.

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The Shortlist

$999 one-time

An AI visibility audit that tests exactly what ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google Gemini, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot say about your business when someone asks who to hire in your category. Includes a scored report, a prioritized fix list, and a 6-month content roadmap. Backed by a guarantee.

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Bylines

From $399/month

The fully done-for-you option. Bylines includes everything in Cadence, plus we handle drafting, scheduling, and content management for you. You approve with one click. Includes a monthly strategy call, monthly visibility check, and quarterly re-audit. Founding client pricing for the first five clients.

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From invisible to recommended in 90 days

Most small businesses are invisible to AI tools because they have no consistent publishing history. We fix that with a four-step process that fits around your calendar.

Step 1

Set your topics

30 minutes a month. Tell us your areas of expertise and what your clients are asking about. We handle the rest.

Step 2

Drafts in your voice

AI generates drafts calibrated to your writing style and subject matter. During setup you complete a one-time voice calibration. The drafts get closer to your voice over time as you approve, edit, and give feedback.

Step 3

Review and approve

You get an email with a link to your approval page. Log in, review the draft, and approve or request an edit. One decision per piece.

Step 4

Published where it counts

Approved content publishes automatically to your blog and newsletter. Your LinkedIn post is formatted and ready to go — you decide when it goes live.

Frequently asked questions about AI visibility

Real questions from small business owners considering AI visibility work. Answers are specific, not generic.

What is AI visibility?

AI visibility is whether tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google Gemini, and Claude mention your business when a prospect asks who to hire for your type of service. Unlike SEO, it depends on consistent, credible published content that AI systems can cite. Search rankings and website copy alone are not enough.

How long does it take to show up in AI search results?

Early signals typically appear within 60 to 90 days of consistent publishing, based on industry benchmarks. Perplexity indexes the live web continuously and can surface new content within days. ChatGPT and Claude update less frequently, so building a steady body of published content over time is the most reliable path.

What’s the difference between AI visibility and SEO?

SEO optimizes for search engine rankings. AI visibility optimizes for whether AI tools cite your business as the answer to a buyer’s question. They overlap, and strong SEO helps both, but AI systems weight citation authority, content consistency, and topical expertise differently than traditional search algorithms.

What content does my business need to be found by ChatGPT?

AI systems cite businesses with consistent, specific, credible content: LinkedIn posts demonstrating expertise, blog articles answering real client questions, and bylines in recognized publications. Generic website copy with no publishing history rarely appears in AI recommendations, regardless of how polished the site looks.

Can a small business compete with larger ones in AI search?

Yes. AI tools often favor specific expertise over size. A small business known for a particular niche is more likely to be cited for that niche than a large generalist. Specificity and publishing consistency matter more than headcount or marketing budget.

How much does this cost?

The Shortlist is $999 one-time. For ongoing content, Cadence is $149/month (self-managed, you run your own pipeline) or Bylines is $399/month (fully done-for-you). Most clients start with The Shortlist, then choose the option that fits how much they want to be involved day-to-day.

What’s the difference between Cadence and Bylines?

Both give you LinkedIn posts, blog articles, and a newsletter. With Cadence, you run the publishing pipeline yourself — you approve drafts and post when ready. With Bylines, we handle everything and you only approve. Bylines also includes a monthly strategy call, monthly visibility check, and quarterly re-audit.

Is Findable right for my business?

Findable is built for small businesses and independent professionals where your expertise is the product but consistent publishing keeps falling off the priority list. If competitors are showing up in AI results and you aren’t, it’s the right fit.