How We Helped a Local Service Business Get Recognized by AI — and Booked Months in Advance
By Scott Melnyk
September 22, 2026 · 8 min read.
Getting found in AI search
From May 18 to September 15, 2026, ProDrain Techs received 10,800 impressions from Google’s AI features, showing their content was being surfaced in AI Overviews and other generative search experiences.
Where Google AI surfaced their content
These were the top 5 pages from ProDrain Techs that appeared in Google’s AI results:
AI platform mentions
We tested ProDrain Techs across the top AI platforms and found their content was mentioned 21 times, with key service pages appearing on all four.
ProDrain Techs had a solid reputation in Edmonton, but like many local service businesses, they weren’t getting the online visibility they deserved. Their website needed clearer structure, their online presence wasn’t fully aligned, and they weren’t showing up in AI tools when people were searching for drain inspection and repair services.Type your paragraph here
What we did to build visibility and authority
We used a multi-channel strategy focused on content, online authority and clear messaging to help ProDrain Techs get recommended by AI tools and show up in relevant searches.
01 | Made the website easier to understand
02 | Aligned the company's online presence
Optimized their Google Business Profile and key local listings to ensure consistent, accurate information.
3 | Built credibility beyond its own website
Created external mentions and citations to strengthen their online authority.
4 | Answered real customer questions
Developed in-depth educational content (Q&A format) to match what people are actually searching for.
5 | Tested and measured the visibility
Tracked performance across Google and multiple AI platforms to identify what was working and refine our approach.
Now check your business —
is AI recommending you?