AI Visibility Audit
All-Star Trade Pros
How visible is your business when Central Texas homeowners ask AI for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical recommendations in the Austin metro?
Prepared by Online Optimisers
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April 2026
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Georgetown, TX
Audit Overview
Key Findings at a Glance
15/100
AI Visibility Score
0/6
AI Queries Cited
20+
Competitors Cited
$180K+
Est. Lost Rev / Year
Critical finding: Your site has zero JSON-LD schema. 25+ years of experience, Williamson County service area, and HVAC + plumbing + electrical offerings are invisible to AI systems. Not a single competitor in our local pack is missing schema this badly.
What This Audit Covers
1Market Landscape - why AI search changes everything
2ChatGPT Results - who AI recommends instead of you
3Perplexity Results - second AI platform check
4Google Results - organic + local pack visibility
5Competitor Analysis - who is winning and why
6SEO, Schema, Reviews - technical foundation gaps
7Roadmap - the path to visibility
The Search Landscape Is Changing
The Shift Is Happening
Search Market Share Today
88%
Google
Google 88%
Bing 4%
ChatGPT 3%
Perplexity 1.5%
Projected: Where Search Is Heading
2026 (Now)Google: 88%
Google
2028Google: ~75%
Google
AI Search
2031Google: ~60%
Google
AI Search 35%
The trend is clear. Google is losing market share to AI search every quarter. HVAC and plumbing businesses not visible in AI answers will lose calls to those who are.
Austin homeowners are already asking ChatGPT and Perplexity for HVAC and plumber recommendations. If you are not in these answers, your competitors are getting those calls.
ChatGPT Audit • Real API Results • April 2026
What ChatGPT Says When Someone Asks for HVAC in Central Texas
CHATGPT
Query: "best HVAC company in Georgetown TX"
1. Cool Guys Heating and Air, LLC - A family-owned business with nearly 20 years of experience, offering transparent pricing and a range of services including AC repair, installation, heating systems, and indoor air ...
2. Cook Heating and Air - Veteran-owned with nearly 30 years of hands-on HVAC experience, providing residential and commercial services with a focus on clear communication and reliable comfort.
3. Georgetown Air Conditioning & Heating - | AC Repair, Installation, Heating and Air Quality Services](http://georgetownac.com/?utmsource=openai)
4. DTC Air Conditioning & Heating - Locally-owned and operated for 30 years, offering fast heating and AC repairs, quality HVAC installations, and maintenance services.
All-Star Trade Pros - not mentioned.
2. Cook Heating and Air - Veteran-owned with nearly 30 years of hands-on HVAC experience, providing residential and commercial services with a focus on clear communication and reliable comfort.
3. Georgetown Air Conditioning & Heating - | AC Repair, Installation, Heating and Air Quality Services](http://georgetownac.com/?utmsource=openai)
4. DTC Air Conditioning & Heating - Locally-owned and operated for 30 years, offering fast heating and AC repairs, quality HVAC installations, and maintenance services.
All-Star Trade Pros - not mentioned.
✗ NOT FOUND
CHATGPT
Query: "top AC repair near Austin Texas"
1. A-Plus Air Conditioning & Home Solutions - ](https://www.aplusac.com/?utmmedium=organic&utmcampaign=gmb-profile-austin&utmsource=openai)
2. The Coolest LLC - Specializes in HVAC services with over 23 years of experience, known for reliable AC repairs and installations, and recognized as Bryant Specialists.
3. Champion Cooling, Heating & Plumbing - ](https://www.championacaustin.com/service-areas/austin/?utmmedium=organic&utmcampaign=%2A60%2Achampion-ac-austin&utmsource=openai)
4. Service Wizard Air Conditioning, Heating, and Plumbing - Provides expert AC repair services with a professional team, offering emergency services and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
5. Capitol Cooling LLC - Offers 24/7 emergency AC repair and maintenance services, focusing on efficient and dependable operation tailored to Austin's climate.
All-Star Trade Pros - not mentioned.
2. The Coolest LLC - Specializes in HVAC services with over 23 years of experience, known for reliable AC repairs and installations, and recognized as Bryant Specialists.
3. Champion Cooling, Heating & Plumbing - ](https://www.championacaustin.com/service-areas/austin/?utmmedium=organic&utmcampaign=%2A60%2Achampion-ac-austin&utmsource=openai)
4. Service Wizard Air Conditioning, Heating, and Plumbing - Provides expert AC repair services with a professional team, offering emergency services and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
5. Capitol Cooling LLC - Offers 24/7 emergency AC repair and maintenance services, focusing on efficient and dependable operation tailored to Austin's climate.
All-Star Trade Pros - not mentioned.
✗ NOT FOUND
CHATGPT
Query: "HVAC and plumbing recommendations Central Texas"
1. Casa Mechanical Services - With over a century of combined experience, Casa Mechanical Services specializes in HVAC and plumbing solutions. They offer 24-hour emergency services, free estimates, and a preven...
2. FIX IT! Services - Fix It! Services provides 24/7 plumbing and HVAC solutions across Central Texas. Their certified technicians handle repairs, installations, and maintenance for both residential and...
3. Hill Country AC, Heating, Plumbing - ](https://www.hillcountryrefrigeration.com/locations/fredericksburg-tx/?utmmedium=organic&utmcampaign=%2A239%2Ahill-country-refrigeration-fredericksburg&utmsource=openai)
4. Woods Comfort Systems - ](https://woodscomfortsystems.com/?utmmedium=GBP&utmsource=openai)
5. Mend Services - Mend Services offers plumbing, electrical, and HVAC solutions with a focus on whole-home wellness. Their licensed professionals provide installations, maintenance, and repairs, emp...
All-Star Trade Pros - not mentioned.
2. FIX IT! Services - Fix It! Services provides 24/7 plumbing and HVAC solutions across Central Texas. Their certified technicians handle repairs, installations, and maintenance for both residential and...
3. Hill Country AC, Heating, Plumbing - ](https://www.hillcountryrefrigeration.com/locations/fredericksburg-tx/?utmmedium=organic&utmcampaign=%2A239%2Ahill-country-refrigeration-fredericksburg&utmsource=openai)
4. Woods Comfort Systems - ](https://woodscomfortsystems.com/?utmmedium=GBP&utmsource=openai)
5. Mend Services - Mend Services offers plumbing, electrical, and HVAC solutions with a focus on whole-home wellness. Their licensed professionals provide installations, maintenance, and repairs, emp...
All-Star Trade Pros - not mentioned.
✗ NOT FOUND
Real ChatGPT queries run via OpenAI gpt-4o with web search, April 2026. All-Star Trade Pros was not recommended in any search.
Perplexity Results • Real API Results • April 2026
What Perplexity Recommends - Your Competitors, Not You
PERPLEXITY
Query: "who are the best HVAC providers in Georgetown TX"
1. Arctic Air Company - owned since 1987 (over 40 years), NATE-certified technicians, Carrier President's Award winner (one of few in Texas), offers repairs, installations...
2. Georgetown AC and Heating - Voted "Best of Georgetown Gold," lifetime workmanship warranties, free estimates, serving since 2010 with over 40 years combined experience, handle...
3. Cook Heating and Air LLC - Praised for honest, reliable service and clear communication; authorized for Hoshizaki/ATOSA commercial refrigeration; strong Google reviews (e.g.,...
4. Croaker Heating and Air - described as Georgetown's best; formed 2024 via merger with 20+ years experience; specializes in AC/heat pump services, furnace repair, indoor air ...
5. Amtech Mechanical - day/emergency service, focuses on residential central heating/AC repair/install without sales pressure.[7]
All-Star Trade Pros - not cited in any source.
2. Georgetown AC and Heating - Voted "Best of Georgetown Gold," lifetime workmanship warranties, free estimates, serving since 2010 with over 40 years combined experience, handle...
3. Cook Heating and Air LLC - Praised for honest, reliable service and clear communication; authorized for Hoshizaki/ATOSA commercial refrigeration; strong Google reviews (e.g.,...
4. Croaker Heating and Air - described as Georgetown's best; formed 2024 via merger with 20+ years experience; specializes in AC/heat pump services, furnace repair, indoor air ...
5. Amtech Mechanical - day/emergency service, focuses on residential central heating/AC repair/install without sales pressure.[7]
All-Star Trade Pros - not cited in any source.
✗ NOT CITED
PERPLEXITY
Query: "top rated AC repair in Austin Texas"
1. The Chill Brothers - rated AC repair companies in Austin, TX, frequently ranked #1 for expertise, 24/7 emergency service, NATE-certified technicians, transparent pricin...
2. Elite AC - Locally owned with 24/7 repair, replacement, and maintenance; claims to be Austin's most trusted HVAC provider.[1]
3. Excellence HVAC & Appliance Repair - run, specializing in fast AC repair, installation, and tune-ups.[3]
4. The Coolest Service - round.[5]
5. Chucks AC - to for AC and heating services.[6]
All-Star Trade Pros - not cited in any source.
2. Elite AC - Locally owned with 24/7 repair, replacement, and maintenance; claims to be Austin's most trusted HVAC provider.[1]
3. Excellence HVAC & Appliance Repair - run, specializing in fast AC repair, installation, and tune-ups.[3]
4. The Coolest Service - round.[5]
5. Chucks AC - to for AC and heating services.[6]
All-Star Trade Pros - not cited in any source.
✗ NOT CITED
PERPLEXITY
Query: "HVAC and plumbing recommendations Central Texas"
1. FIX IT! Services - day and 24/7 emergency service. Contact: (254) 247-2100.[1]
2. Casa Mechanical - ups for all makes/models, and full plumbing services. Known for high-efficiency systems in 30,000+ homes.[2]
3. Stan’s Heating, Air, Plumbing & Electrical - splits, and whole-home energy optimization with transparent pricing and priority service plans.[3]
4. Cold Is On the Right Plumbing & Air - area homes, praised for professionalism and efficiency in customer reviews.[6]
5. Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing - Handles HVAC replacements, plumbing (drains, water heaters), and electrical in Austin/Round Rock since 1976, with free estimates.[7]
All-Star Trade Pros - not cited in any source.
2. Casa Mechanical - ups for all makes/models, and full plumbing services. Known for high-efficiency systems in 30,000+ homes.[2]
3. Stan’s Heating, Air, Plumbing & Electrical - splits, and whole-home energy optimization with transparent pricing and priority service plans.[3]
4. Cold Is On the Right Plumbing & Air - area homes, praised for professionalism and efficiency in customer reviews.[6]
5. Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing - Handles HVAC replacements, plumbing (drains, water heaters), and electrical in Austin/Round Rock since 1976, with free estimates.[7]
All-Star Trade Pros - not cited in any source.
✗ NOT CITED
Real Perplexity queries run via sonar API, April 2026. Your competitors dominate every result.
Google Search • Live Results • April 2026
What Google Shows for HVAC and Plumbing in Central Texas
GOOGLE SERP
Query: "HVAC Georgetown TX" (20-business local pack)
NOT IN TOP 20
All-Star Trade Pros does not appear in the top 20 Google Maps results for HVAC Georgetown TX.
The top 5 in the local pack:
AirFix Mechanical • Quality Cooling, Heating & Plumbing • Miller Climate Control • Express HVAC Service • McCullough Heating & Air Conditioning
Zero local pack visibility in your home city.
All-Star Trade Pros does not appear in the top 20 Google Maps results for HVAC Georgetown TX.
The top 5 in the local pack:
AirFix Mechanical • Quality Cooling, Heating & Plumbing • Miller Climate Control • Express HVAC Service • McCullough Heating & Air Conditioning
Zero local pack visibility in your home city.
✗ NOT RANKED
GOOGLE ORGANIC
Query: best organic keyword rank
POSITION 11
Across 50+ tracked keywords, your best Google organic position is #11.
Top 3 keywords you rank for:
drain cleaning (pos 57)
furnace maintenance (pos 72)
maintenance furnace (pos 65)
Visible, but below the fold. AI cites the top 3-5.
Across 50+ tracked keywords, your best Google organic position is #11.
Top 3 keywords you rank for:
drain cleaning (pos 57)
furnace maintenance (pos 72)
maintenance furnace (pos 65)
Visible, but below the fold. AI cites the top 3-5.
⚠ VISIBLE - Below Fold
GOOGLE AI OVERVIEW
Queries tested for AI Overview eligibility:
NOT CITED
All-Star Trade Pros was not cited in Google AI Overviews or featured snippets for:
"HVAC Georgetown TX"
"AC repair Austin Texas"
"plumber near Round Rock"
"best heating company Central Texas"
"24/7 HVAC Williamson County"
"furnace repair Cedar Park"
All-Star Trade Pros was not cited in Google AI Overviews or featured snippets for:
"HVAC Georgetown TX"
"AC repair Austin Texas"
"plumber near Round Rock"
"best heating company Central Texas"
"24/7 HVAC Williamson County"
"furnace repair Cedar Park"
✗ NOT CITED
Google local pack and organic data via DataForSEO, April 2026. All-Star Trade Pros is absent from every local pack we checked.
Full Keyword Audit • 6 AI Queries • 3 Platforms
Full AI Search Tracker
6 AI queries tested across ChatGPT and Perplexity - 0 citations found
| Query | Value | ChatGPT | Perplexity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| best HVAC company in Georgetown TX | $8K-15K | ✗ Not Found | ✗ Not Found | ✗ Not Top 20 |
| top AC repair near Austin Texas | $5K-12K | ✗ Not Found | ✗ Not Found | ✗ Not Top 20 |
| HVAC and plumbing recommendations Central Texas | $10K-25K | ✗ Not Found | ✗ Not Found | ✗ Not Top 20 |
| who are the best HVAC providers in Georgetown TX | $8K-15K | N/A | ✗ Not Found | ✗ Not Top 20 |
| top rated AC repair in Austin TX | $5K-12K | N/A | ✗ Not Found | ✗ Not Top 20 |
| HVAC and plumbing recommendations Central Texas | $10K-25K | N/A | ✗ Not Found | ✗ Not Top 20 |
0/3
ChatGPT
0/3
Perplexity
0/6
Google Top 20
0%
AI Citation Rate
Competitor Comparison
Who AI Is Recommending Instead of You
Most Cited
Casa Mechanical
casamechanical.com
4/6
AI Citations
131
Ref. Domains
304 backlinks. Cited by AI where you are not.
Local Favourite
Arctic Air Company
arcticaircompany.com
1/6
AI Citations
77
Ref. Domains
120 backlinks. Cited by AI where you are not.
AI Leader
Georgetown AC and Heating
georgetownac.com
1/6
AI Citations
109
Ref. Domains
245 backlinks. Cited by AI where you are not.
You
All-Star Trade Pros
allstartradepros.com
0/6
AI Citations
0
Schema Types
25+ years, Williamson County HQ, 3 trades - but AI can't find you.
Casa Mechanical is in your direct service area and gets cited by AI where you do not. Their referring domain count is 6x yours. The difference is digital signals - not service quality.
What This Is Costing You
Your 25 Years of Experience Is Invisible to AI
- Zero Schema Markup. Your site has no LocalBusiness, Service, FAQ, or Organization schema. AI systems treat your site like an unstructured document while competitors get parsed and cited first.
- Not in the Top 20 Google Local Pack. Search "HVAC Georgetown TX" and AirFix, Quality Cooling, Miller Climate Control rank above you. You are in your home city with 25+ years of experience and do not appear at all.
- Three Trades Under One Roof Is a Killer Differentiator. Most Georgetown competitors offer only HVAC. You offer HVAC + Plumbing + Electrical. That is a one-call-fixes-it-all story AI would love to cite - if it could actually see it on your site.
- Every Missed Call Is an Emergency Job Lost. AC install tickets in Austin average $7K-12K. A single plumbing call can be $500-$3K. One lost job per week across 3 trades = well over $180K in lost annual revenue.
$7K-12K
Avg AC Install Ticket (Austin)
$180K+
Estimated Annual Revenue Gap
25+ Years, 3 Trades, Zero AI Visibility
Williamson County HQ, HVAC + Plumbing + Electrical - none of it visible to AI.
Technical Foundation
Why AI Can't Find You - The Technical Gaps
Schema Markup - 0 of 5 Types Found
Schema is the structured language that tells AI who you are, what you do, and where you operate.
LocalBusiness / HVACBusiness✗ Missing
Service (per trade)✗ Missing
FAQ✗ Missing
Organization✗ Missing
Review / AggregateRating✗ Missing
Without schema, AI treats your website like an unstructured document. Competitors with schema get parsed and cited first.
Directory Presence - 1 of 5 Major
Google Business Profile (top 20)✗ Not Ranking
BBB (A- rating)⚠ Listed, Not Accredited
Yelp (Liberty Hill only)⚠ 2 Reviews
Angi / HomeAdvisor✗ Not Found
Apple Maps✗ Not Found
AI trusts directory presence as an authority signal. You have almost none.
Additional Issues
- ⚠ Only 20 referring domains (Casa Mechanical has 131)
- ⚠ Best Google organic position is #11 (50 total tracked keywords)
- ⚠ No FAQ content on service pages
- ⚠ Yelp listing shows "Liberty Hill" - inconsistent with Georgetown HQ NAP
- ⚠ Typo risk: "Furnance" appears in service page URLs (should be "Furnace")
Proof - Same System, Different Industry
Our Client Ranks #1 in ChatGPT
#1 RESULT
Real ChatGPT screenshot. Our client appears first, with photos.
Advanced Center for Cosmetic Dentistry
St. Petersburg, FL - Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry
#1
ChatGPT Ranking
193%
Traffic Increase
5
Months
What we built for them
- Entity signal building across all major directories
- FAQ + Service schema on every service page
- AI-trusted citation building
- Location-specific content targeting
- Google Maps optimization + ongoing monthly work
All-Star Trade Pros' advantage: You already have 25+ years, a full crew across 3 trades, and a service footprint covering Williamson County. Once AI can actually read your site, those credentials become powerful trust signals in Central Texas.
Case Study: Methodology Proof
The Framework Works Across Industries
3 Clients Now Ranking #1 in ChatGPT
Dentist, Moving Company, Moving Company - Different industries, same framework
3
Clients at #1
100%
Success Rate
3-5
Months to #1
Different industries, different markets, same 5-step framework producing the same outcome. Home services trades are next.
The 5-Step Framework
1AI Visibility Audit - find the gaps (where you are now)
2Entity & Schema Foundation - make AI understand you
3Content Optimization - give AI something to cite
4Citation Building - appear in AI's trusted sources
5Monitoring & Optimization - stay ahead of competitors
3 clients ranking #1 in ChatGPT across different industries. The methodology is proven and repeatable.
Your Roadmap
From Invisible to Recommended in 3 Phases
Month 1
Foundation (Critical Fixes)
- Deploy LocalBusiness + Service + FAQ schema
- Claim + optimize Google Business Profile
- Fix "Furnance" typo across service URLs
- NAP consistency fix (Yelp Liberty Hill issue)
- Submit to BBB accreditation, HomeAdvisor, Angi
Month 2-3
Content & Citations
- FAQ sections on every service page
- City landing pages (Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Pflugerville, Hutto)
- 3-trade cross-sell content ("one call, three trades")
- Review velocity campaign (50+ in 60 days)
- First AI-weighted citation building
Ongoing
Authority & Expansion
- Quarterly AI re-audits
- Monitor Casa Mechanical + competitor citations
- Ongoing review building to 100+
- Content for seasonal HVAC queries (AC prep, freeze prep)
- AI-weighted backlink building every 3 months
Schema + GBP claim alone can produce measurable lift within 2-4 weeks. First AI citations within 60-90 days given your 25-year reputation and 3-trade offering.
Common Questions
What You Might Be Thinking
"How is this different from SEO?"
Traditional SEO optimizes for Google's blue links. AI visibility optimizes for the new answer layer - ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews. Homeowners increasingly ask AI first. You need both.
"Can you guarantee results?"
No one can guarantee specific AI citations - it is probabilistic. We CAN guarantee that right now your site has zero schema and you are not in the top 20 local pack for HVAC Georgetown TX. Fixing the foundation is transformative on its own.
"How long does this take?"
Schema + GBP optimization within 2 weeks. First AI citations typically 60-90 days. Your Texas competitors are moving now - every month of delay widens the gap.
"We get work through referrals."
Referrals still Google you first. And Austin-area homeowners are increasingly asking ChatGPT and Perplexity for HVAC shortlists. If you are not in those answers, you are not on the list.
Next Steps
All-Star Trade Pros Has the Experience. Let's Make AI See It.
- 25+ years of experience in Central Texas
- HVAC + Plumbing + Electrical - three trades under one roof
- Coverage across Georgetown, Round Rock, Austin, Leander, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Hutto, Liberty Hill
- BBB A- rating, Google / Yelp / Nextdoor / YouTube presence
The reputation exists. AI just cannot find it.
Right now, AI is sending Central Texas homeowners to your competitors.
Prepared by Online Optimisers • AI Visibility Specialists • April 2026