By Kevin Potter Β· 18 February 2026, Over 100 million people use ChatGPT every month. When they ask "who's the best plumber near me?" AI gives one direct answer. Is it you, or your competitor?
By Kevin Potter Β· Potter Gold Digital
When someone asks ChatGPT "Who's the best plumber in Manchester?", the AI doesn't show a list of 10 blue links like Google. It gives a direct answer, recommending specific businesses by name. If your business isn't one of those recommendations, you're losing customers. There's no page two to fall back on.
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