The AI Search Visibility Scorecard

How AI tools decide whether to recommend you

Isaac Bell

Inside this scorecard

Foundational Business Data — the directory and profile facts every engine checks
Website Readiness — content, FAQs, business details and proof
AI Visibility Boosters — directories, mentions, backlinks, and multi-platform content
AI-Friendly Content Formats — definitions, FAQs, glossaries, and keyword use
Testing & Tracking — measure what the engines actually say about you

Generative engines answer questions by citing sources they trust. This scorecard turns that vague idea into 20 concrete items across five areas. Score each item from 0 to 5, and see exactly where you are visible to AI and what to fix first.

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Foundational Business Data / 20

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Google Business Profile claimed, verified, and fully filled out

NAP (Name, Address, Phone) is identical everywhere online

Social media bios clearly state who you help, what you do, where you are

All social accounts link back to your website

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Website Readiness / 25

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Content answers real customer questions in natural language

FAQ page(s) exist for your core services/products

Business details marked up so AI tools can read them

Proof on your site: author bio, case studies, reviews, awards, secure address

Visible and easy-to-find contact info

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AI Visibility Boosters / 20

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Listed in reputable directories (local & industry-specific)

Featured in articles, blogs, or podcasts

Regular content in multiple platforms (Medium, LinkedIn, YouTube, local media)

AI-Friendly Content Formats / 20

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Every service/product has a 1–2 sentence definition

FAQs answer 'how much,' 'where,' 'what is,' and 'why choose us'

Glossary or beginner's guide on your site

Local + niche keywords used naturally

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Testing & Tracking / 15

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Tested on ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude for target keywords

Filled gaps by creating content based on what competitors rank for

Monthly check-in to add new mentions & update site content

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Scoring Guide

Add the five subtotals to get your total out of 100.

Total score	Rating
90–100	AI Gold Standard — your site is ready, and AI tools are likely to name you.
70–89	Strong — a few tweaks away from being a go-to recommendation.
50–69	Moderate — some presence, but AI probably isn't recommending you often.
Below 50	Invisible to AI — need a full review for AI answers.

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