Your Fix Kit

Boston Standard Plumbing - 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 Boston Standard Plumbing 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": "HVACBusiness",
  "name": "Boston Standard Plumbing",
  "image": "https://YOUR-DOMAIN.com/logo.jpg",
  "url": "https://YOUR-DOMAIN.com",
  "telephone": "+1-XXX-XXX-XXXX",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressLocality": "Boston",
    "addressRegion": "MA",
    "addressCountry": "US"
  },
  "areaServed": {
    "@type": "City",
    "name": "Boston"
  },
  "priceRange": "$$",
  "makesOffer": [
    {
      "@type": "Offer",
      "itemOffered": {
        "@type": "Service",
        "name": "Hvac installation"
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Offer",
      "itemOffered": {
        "@type": "Service",
        "name": "Hvac repair"
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Offer",
      "itemOffered": {
        "@type": "Service",
        "name": "Emergency hvac service"
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Offer",
      "itemOffered": {
        "@type": "Service",
        "name": "Hvac 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. Claim and verify HVAC.com and ACCA listings this week
+7 pts
Why: Citation presence is only 20.8%, with HVAC.com and ACCA missing, impacting visibility significantly.
Do this: Go to HVAC.com and ACCA contractor finder, create profiles using accurate NAP, and upload credentials. This should take about 2-3 hours each, aiming for completion in one week. Expect a significant impact on local citations and ranking.
2. Add HVACBusiness schema with serviceType to all service pages
+2 pts
Why: Current structured data health is non-existent; HVAC-specific schema is critical for AI engines to recognize your business.
Do this: Utilize Google's structured data generator to create HVACBusiness type with serviceType arrays for cooling repair, heating install, and ductless. Implement across about 10 main service pages. Allocate 4-5 hours for setup and testing.
3. Get 6 Google reviews mentioning AC repair this month
+4 pts
Why: Your reviews are currently low; this specific request helps improve local ranking and visibility among competitors.
Do this: Reach out to past customers via email for reviews focusing on 'AC repair' or 'furnace install'. Set a deadline of 30 days and follow up weekly. In-person visits or phone follow-ups may take 5 hours total.
4. Fix the 2 NAP mismatches in online listings
+3 pts
Why: Citation accuracy is only at 25%; any discrepancies across platforms hinder visibility.
Do this: Audit all existing citations for NAP consistency; tools like Moz Local can help. Correct any mismatches on major directories like Yelp and BBB. Expect about 3 hours total for research and corrections.
5. Submit NAP to the top 12 HVAC citation sources
+2 pts
Why: Currently at 20.8% citation presence; submitting to HVAC-specific directories is vital for boosting local authority.
Do this: Create a list of key HVAC citation sources including BBB, HVAC.com, and Angi. Submit accurate NAP to all 12 in about 4 hours. Monitor for confirmation in the following weeks.
6. Add Energy Star and NATE badges on website
+2 pts
Why: Structured data markup is absent; incorporating these badges increases credibility and visibility with search engines.
Do this: Obtain the badges from Energy Star and NATE organizations. Add them to your website's header and service pages. This should take about 2 hours, including sourcing and technical implementation.
7. Monitor competitor mentions for Atlantic Heating & Air Conditioning
+2 pts
Why: Atlantic Heating & Air Conditioning is mentioned twice; tracking their performance can uncover opportunities.
Do this: Set up Google Alerts for their name to see mentions across platforms. Review new trends and updates weekly for about 1 hour each week. Use findings to adjust your strategy accordingly.
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