Why Your Business Is Invisible to ChatGPT (And How to Fix It)

By Melinda Starbird — January 27, 2026

When someone asks ChatGPT "What's the best plumber in Austin?" - does your business come up? For most small businesses, the answer is no. And that's a massive problem because 40% of consumers now use AI assistants to find local services. The big players are spending $10,000+ monthly on AI visibility consultants. But you don't need that budget. You need the right data in the right places. That's why we built Middleverse.