Your Fix Kit

Sterling Roofing Group - 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 Sterling Roofing Group 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": "RoofingContractor",
  "name": "Sterling Roofing Group",
  "image": "https://YOUR-DOMAIN.com/logo.jpg",
  "url": "https://YOUR-DOMAIN.com",
  "telephone": "+1-XXX-XXX-XXXX",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressLocality": "Halifax",
    "addressRegion": "NS",
    "addressCountry": "US"
  },
  "areaServed": {
    "@type": "City",
    "name": "Halifax"
  },
  "priceRange": "$$",
  "makesOffer": [
    {
      "@type": "Offer",
      "itemOffered": {
        "@type": "Service",
        "name": "Roofing installation"
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Offer",
      "itemOffered": {
        "@type": "Service",
        "name": "Roofing repair"
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Offer",
      "itemOffered": {
        "@type": "Service",
        "name": "Emergency roofing service"
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Offer",
      "itemOffered": {
        "@type": "Service",
        "name": "Roofing 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 RoofingContractor schema with GAF and CertainTeed on 9 pages
+9 pts
Why: Citation presence is 0.0% and structured data health is only 10.0, harming rankings.
Do this: Use schema.org to create and implement RoofingContractor schema with GAF Master Elite and CertainTeed SELECT as credentialingAuthority. Validate with Google's structured data testing tool. Expect 6-8 hours for 9 pages, aiming for a significant lift in visibility.
2. Claim GAF Master Elite and CertainTeed directories immediately
+7 pts
Why: Top competitors like Maritime Roofing are referenced; listings in key directories are critical for visibility and trust.
Do this: Register on GAF Master Elite finder and CertainTeed SELECT directory. Ensure all business details match existing online listings. Dedicate 4 hours to setup, targeting increased citation presence and AI trust.
3. Get 8 Google reviews mentioning roof inspections in 30 days
+12 pts
Why: Competitors are getting more mentions — Maritime Roofing is leading with 3, while you currently have 0.0% citation rate.
Do this: Contact past clients who had roof inspections and prompt them to leave reviews mentioning those services. Provide a direct link to the Google review page. Set aside 2 hours weekly for follow-ups over the month.
4. Add storm-damage service page with FAQ schema in 2 weeks
+8 pts
Why: Current structured data health is low at 10.0; dedicated service pages with FAQs drive authority in specific queries.
Do this: Create a new service page focused on storm-damage roofing, incorporating relevant FAQs. Use tools like WordPress or HTML to include FAQ schema. Allocate 6 hours for research and development, aiming for a better score next audit.
5. List warranty terms in schema offers across all 9 pages
+3 pts
Why: Structured data accuracy is at 0.0%, yet warranty information is a top-ranking factor for AI queries.
Do this: Update all relevant schema to include system and workmanship warranty details. Utilize schema markup generators and validate with Google. Plan for 3 hours of input for all pages to add this critical information.
6. Fix the 0 citations across OpenAI and Gemini this month
+4 pts
Why: Citation rate is 0.0%, which directly impacts the chances of being mentioned by AI engines.
Do this: Focus on creating listings on OpenAI and Gemini; add NAP, reviews, and services. Use platforms like Yelp and BBB for citation creation. Spend 5 hours to create and verify these citations.
7. Monitor 5 competitors' reviews weekly for insights
+3 pts
Why: Competitors like McCarthy's Roofing are ahead in certain metrics; knowing their strategies helps adapt yours.
Do this: Set up a system to track and analyze competitors’ review gains and types, using a spreadsheet or tool like SEMrush. Dedicate 1 hour weekly to update and review, adjusting your strategy based on findings.
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