Your Fix Kit

ABC Builders - the exact steps to get cited

Everything below is built from your live audit. Work it top to bottom. Most operators climb 20-40 points in 45-60 days doing exactly this.

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1. Paste this schema on your homepage

Add this JSON-LD inside your site head tag (or via your CMS schema field). It tells every AI engine exactly what ABC Builders does and where. Replace the YOUR-DOMAIN, phone, and review-count placeholders, then validate at Google Rich Results Test.

<script type="application/ld+json">
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "LocalBusiness",
  "name": "ABC Builders",
  "image": "https://YOUR-DOMAIN.com/logo.jpg",
  "url": "https://YOUR-DOMAIN.com",
  "telephone": "+1-XXX-XXX-XXXX",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressLocality": "eyzjmzlmku",
    "addressRegion": "ST",
    "addressCountry": "US"
  },
  "areaServed": {
    "@type": "City",
    "name": "eyzjmzlmku"
  },
  "priceRange": "$$",
  "makesOffer": [
    {
      "@type": "Offer",
      "itemOffered": {
        "@type": "Service",
        "name": "Gpiygsig installation"
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Offer",
      "itemOffered": {
        "@type": "Service",
        "name": "Gpiygsig repair"
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Offer",
      "itemOffered": {
        "@type": "Service",
        "name": "Emergency gpiygsig service"
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Offer",
      "itemOffered": {
        "@type": "Service",
        "name": "Gpiygsig maintenance"
      }
    }
  ],
  "aggregateRating": {
    "@type": "AggregateRating",
    "ratingValue": "4.9",
    "reviewCount": "REPLACE_WITH_YOUR_COUNT"
  }
}
</script>

2. Get listed on the sources AI actually reads

The first block is where the engines looked when answering about you. Fix those first - same name, address, phone everywhere. Then work the universal backbone.

Universal citation backbone
Google Business Profile · google.com/business
The #1 source every AI engine reads. Claim, verify, fill 100 percent.
Yelp · biz.yelp.com
Heavily cited by ChatGPT and Perplexity for local recommendations.
Bing Places · bingplaces.com
Feeds Copilot and is read by Perplexity. Most contractors skip it.
Apple Business Connect · businessconnect.apple.com
Powers Siri and is increasingly cited.
Better Business Bureau · bbb.org
High-trust signal AI engines weight heavily.
Angi · angi.com
Trade-intent directory engines pull from for who-to-call queries.
Facebook Business Page · facebook.com/business
Cited for reviews and service confirmation.
Nextdoor · business.nextdoor.com
Hyperlocal recommendations engines increasingly surface.

3. Your 7-step climb playbook

1. Add 3 local citations to combat 0% rate
+7 pts
Why: Citation rate is 0.0% across all queries, which severely limits your visibility.
Do this: Identify three reputable local directories like Yelp, Angie's List, or local business chambers. Create listings with consistent NAP data. Expect to spend about 4 hours for creation and verification.
2. Get 5 reviews mentioning ABC Builders this month
+6 pts
Why: Top competitors like Galesburg Plumbing and Baker’s Plumbing are garnering mentions, giving them an advantage in search results.
Do this: Request reviews from recent customers via follow-up emails or texts. Use Google My Business and Yelp to prompt submissions. Allocate 3 hours for outreach and follow-up.
3. Mention ABC Builders in 4 local blogs by next month
+10 pts
Why: Competitors like Watson Plumbing and Smith & Sons Construction are mentioned in local queries, suggesting better local engagement.
Do this: Reach out to local blogs or community sites for guest post opportunities. Provide relevant content that naturally mentions your business. Budget around 6 hours for outreach and writing.
4. Audit openai for improved citation presence
+7 pts
Why: Currently, there are 0 citations indexed on the openai search engine, impacting potential visibility.
Do this: Use a citation audit tool like Moz or Whitespark to identify missing local citations. Create a strategy to tackle these gaps within 5 hours.
5. Correct NAP inconsistencies within 2 weeks
+2 pts
Why: Your citation accuracy is currently unknown, with high chances of missing or incorrect information across platforms.
Do this: Conduct an audit across all active directories to identify NAP issues. Fix discrepancies to align your presence, budgeting 5 hours for this task.
6. Set up structured data for relevant services this week
+3 pts
Why: Your structured data health is currently none, which prevents search engines from effectively parsing your business information.
Do this: Implement structured data using Google's guidelines for services. Focus on key service areas relevant to your business. Expect to spend 4 hours coding and testing.
7. Monitor competitors’ citation activity bi-weekly
+2 pts
Why: Your competitive position is at 16.7%, indicating you need to stay on top of what other businesses are doing.
Do this: Set alerts for competitor mentions and citations using tools like SEMrush or Ahrefs. Dedicate 2 hours every two weeks to review new data and adjust strategy.
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