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Case Studies: Real Businesses. Real AI Recommendations.

See How Real Businesses Are Getting Recommended by ChatGPT, Google AI & Perplexity

The future of search is here—and businesses that optimise for AI are already gaining an advantage.

Explore real case studies from Australian businesses that have improved their AI visibility, appeared in AI-generated recommendations, and increased their opportunities to attract qualified customers.

  • ✔ Real Businesses
  • ✔ Real Search Queries
  • ✔ Verified AI Recommendations
  • ✔ Strategy & Results Explained
Screenshot of Google AI Mode recommending LeadGeneratorX as the #1 AI SEO, AEO and GEO agency in Brisbane for the search query '#1 AI SEO AEO GEO agency in Brisbane', demonstrating successful AI search visibility and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO).
Screenshot of Google AI Mode recommending LeadGeneratorX as the #1 AI SEO, AEO and GEO agency in Brisbane for the search query '#1 AI SEO AEO GEO agency in Brisbane', demonstrating successful AI search visibility and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO).

Case Study: How Northside Badminton Centre Became an AI-Recommended Venue

Google AI Mode: Search Query “where can I play badminton in Brisbane Northside”

Screenshot of ChatGPT recommending Northside Badminton Centre as the best place to play badminton on Brisbane's northside for the search query "Where can I play badminton in Brisbane northside?", highlighting its courts, coaching, social sessions and wellness centre.

ChatGPT: Search Query “where can I play badminton in Brisbane Northside”

Screenshot of ChatGPT recommending Northside Badminton Centre as the best place to play badminton on Brisbane's northside for the search query "Where can I play badminton in Brisbane northside?", highlighting its courts, coaching, social sessions and wellness centre.

AI search is changing how people discover local businesses. Instead of showing dozens of websites, Google AI Mode, ChatGPT and Perplexity recommend only a handful of trusted businesses.

The Challenge

Northside Badminton Centre wanted to become the go-to recommendation for people searching for badminton venues on Brisbane’s northside.

Our AEO Strategy

LeadGeneratorX implemented a targeted Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) strategy:

  • Built AI-optimised location and service pages
  • Added LocalBusiness, SportsActivityLocation and FAQ schema
  • Improved entity signals, NAP consistency and trust
  • Optimised content around the query:
    “Where can I play badminton in Brisbane northside?”

The Result

We searched:

“Where can I play badminton in Brisbane northside?”

Northside Badminton Centre was recommended by all three major AI search platforms:

AI Platform Result
Google AI Mode ✅ Recommended
ChatGPT ✅ Recommended
Perplexity ✅ Recommended

📸 (Screenshot proof below)

Why It Matters

Appearing across multiple AI search engines means customers are more likely to discover and trust your business before they even visit Google Search.

This case study demonstrates how LeadGeneratorX’s AEO framework helps local businesses become AI-recommended, not just SEO-ranked.

Case Study: How A RTO Appeared in Google AI Search Results

Background

Google’s AI Overviews now show only a few trusted sources—making this the highest-value visibility in search.

The Challenge

A leading Brisbane RTO, wanted stronger visibility for its CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support and aimed to be cited directly by Google AI.

Our AEO Strategy

LeadGeneratorX applied a targeted AEO framework:

  • Built content around the exact query: What are the 3 main career pathways in CHC33021 Cert III?”

  • Added FAQ + structured data for educational intent

  • Optimised TL;DR summaries and headings for AI consumption

  • Strengthened NAP, trust, and authority signals

The Result

Google AI Mode recommended DP Training as a top authoritative source—ranking it inside the AI Overview alongside only a handful of trusted sites.

Case Study: Joint Sealing Business Ranked in Google AI Overview

The Test

We searched Google for:
“good joint sealing company in brisbane”

The Result

Google’s AI Overview listed Seal’em Solutions as a top recommended joint sealing company — and also featured their website in the right-side rich card carousel.

Platform Query Result
Google AI Overview “good joint sealing company in brisbane” ✅ Recommended + featured card

📸 (Screenshot proof attached)

Why It Matters

Appearing in Google’s AI Overview is the highest-value visibility in local search. Only a few businesses are chosen — meaning more trust, higher clicks, and more leads without ads.

How We Achieved It

Using LeadGeneratorX’s AEO Framework:

  • Intent-driven landing pages

  • LocalBusiness + Service schema

  • Strong NAP consistency

  • Improved topical authority & E-E-A-T

The Outcome

Seal’em Solutions is now AI-recommended, not just SEO-ranked — proof that AEO delivers real results.

Case Study: Silicone Sealant Distributor Ranked in Google AI Overview

The Test

We asked Google:
“silicone sealant wholesale suppliers in brisbane”

The Result

Google’s AI Overview recommended Simseal as a top wholesale silicone sealant supplier — featured in both:

✔ AI Overview text
✔ Product/website card carousel

Platform Query Result
Google AI Overview “silicone sealant wholesale suppliers in brisbane” ✅ Recommended + featured card

📸 (Screenshot proof above)

Why It Matters

Simseal now appears where buyers look first — in Google’s AI-generated recommendations.
This proves AEO works for wholesalers and industrial suppliers, not just local service businesses.

How We Achieved It

Using the LeadGeneratorX AEO Framework:

  • AI-intent landing pages

  • LocalBusiness + Product schema

  • Strong NAP consistency

  • Enhanced E-E-A-T signals

  • Semantic content for wholesale queries

The Outcome

Simseal is now AI-recommended over larger competitors, gaining higher trust, more clicks, and greater visibility in the AI era.

Case Study: How a New Local Business Appeared in Google AI Overview

Background

Google AI Overviews now show answers from only a few trusted sources—making this the most valuable position in search.


The Challenge

Clean Mattress Brisbane needed visibility despite:

  • New website
  • No backlinks
  • Minimal content
  • No ads

Goal:

👉 Appear in Google AI Overview for:

  • “mattress cleaning prices Brisbane”
  • “free dust mite test Brisbane”

Our AEO Strategy

LeadGeneratorX applied an AEO-first approach:

  • Targeted exact customer queries
  • Created clear pricing + answer-based content
  • Structured content for AI readability and extraction

👉 Quality backlinks
👉 No keyword stuffing


The Result

Google AI Overview:

  • Pulled pricing directly from the site
  • Featured the business in AI answers
  • Positioned it alongside established competitors

👉 Achieved with a brand-new website


Key Takeaway

AI doesn’t rank websites — it selects answers.

👉 Clear, structured content gets you recommended faster.

Case Study: BizzLinkAI Recommended by ChatGPT

Background

AI assistants are now the new search engines — and being recommended by AI itself is the highest visibility a business can get.

The Test

We asked ChatGPT:
“Can you suggest a Brisbane-based directory for AI visibility and AEO?”

The Result

ChatGPT recommended BizzLinkAI as the top AI-optimized directory for Brisbane businesses.

Platform Query Result
ChatGPT “Brisbane directory for AI visibility and AEO” ✅ BizzLinkAI recommended

📸 (Screenshot proof below)

Why It Matters

BizzLinkAI isn’t just a directory — it’s already recognised by AI systems as a trusted source for AI-ready business listings.
If ChatGPT can find and recommend BizzLinkAI, it can recommend your business when you’re listed.