Mentions
6 / 8 prompts
Named anywhere in the answer.
Illustrative example: synthetic sample, fictional business
Sample weekly report: Bluebird Heating & Air, Boise, Idaho
A fictional HVAC company at the reserved domain bluebirdhvac.example. Nothing here describes a real business, real AI output or a customer result.
Illustrative example. Every name, answer, rank, citation, score and recommendation on this page is synthetic local fixture data.
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Eight eligible prompts this week
Mentions, top-three rankings, verified citations and first place are counted separately.
Top-three rankings
4 / 8 prompts
Placed first, second or third.
Verified own-domain citations
2 / 8 prompts
Inline citation of bluebirdhvac.example.
First place (separate)
1 / 8 prompts
Shown on its own; no extra score weight.
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How the sample score is calculated
50% top three, 30% mentions, 20% verified own-domain citations, each over the fixed eight approved questions.
Sample visibility score
52.50 / 100
Illustrative example. Synthetic week, 8 eligible prompts.
Top-three rankings (50%)4/8 × 50 = 25 pts
Mentions (30%)6/8 × 30 = 22.5 pts
Own-domain verified citations (20%)2/8 × 20 = 5 pts
score = 50 × top3/8 + 30 × mentions/8 + 20 × citations/8 = 25 + 22.5 + 5 = 52.50
Incomplete technical weeks are Unavailable, never zero. First place carries no additional weight.
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Four comparable weeks
Same eight approved questions and method each week.
| Week | Top three | Mentions | Citations | First place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 2/8 | 4/8 | 1/8 | 0/8 | 30.00 |
| Week 2 | 3/8 | 5/8 | 1/8 | 0/8 | 40.00 |
| Week 3 | 3/8 | 5/8 | 2/8 | 1/8 | 42.50 |
| Week 4 | 4/8 | 6/8 | 2/8 | 1/8 | 52.50 |
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Every question, its answer and citations
Which HVAC companies in Boise can repair a furnace that stopped working?
Several Boise companies handle furnace repair: 1. Bluebird Heating & Air - lists same-week furnace diagnostics across central Boise [1] 2. Treasure Valley Comfort Co. 3. Foothills Mechanical
bluebirdhvac.example/services/furnace-repairOwn domaintreasurevalleycomfort.example/furnaces
Who installs central air conditioning in Boise?
For central AC installation in Boise, homeowners often consider: 1. Treasure Valley Comfort Co. [1] 2. Bluebird Heating & Air - publishes an installation process page [2] 3. Boise River Air
treasurevalleycomfort.example/ac-installationbluebirdhvac.example/services/ac-installationOwn domain
Which Boise HVAC companies offer emergency heating service?
Options for emergency heating service in Boise include: 1. Foothills Mechanical 2. Treasure Valley Comfort Co. 3. Bluebird Heating & Air
foothillsmechanical.example/emergencyhomeservicesdirectory.example/boise-hvac
Who installs heat pumps in Boise?
Heat pump installers serving Boise include: 1. Boise River Air 2. Bluebird Heating & Air 3. Meridian Heating
boiseriverair.example/heat-pumps
Which Boise HVAC companies offer annual maintenance plans?
Companies offering maintenance plans in Boise: 1. Treasure Valley Comfort Co. 2. Foothills Mechanical 3. Meridian Heating 4. Bluebird Heating & Air
treasurevalleycomfort.example/maintenance-planmeridianheating.example/tune-ups
Who can install a ductless mini-split system in Boise?
Ductless mini-splits are offered by several Boise HVAC contractors. Bluebird Heating & Air and Boise River Air are among companies that mention mini-split work, but availability varies, so compare quotes.
homeservicesdirectory.example/mini-split-boise
Which companies clean air ducts in Boise?
Duct cleaning providers in Boise include: 1. Meridian Heating 2. Treasure Valley Comfort Co. 3. Boise River Air
meridianheating.example/duct-cleaning
What should I look for when choosing an HVAC contractor in Boise?
Check applicable licensing, ask for written estimates and confirm warranty terms. Companies frequently named for Boise include: 1. Foothills Mechanical 2. Treasure Valley Comfort Co. 3. Boise River Air
foothillsmechanical.example/choosing-a-contractorhomeservicesdirectory.example/boise-hvac
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Observed competitors
Counted by how many of the eight answers named them. Not market share.
| Business (fictional) | Answers naming it | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Treasure Valley Comfort Co. | 6/8 | Q1, Q2, Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8 |
| Boise River Air | 5/8 | Q2, Q4, Q6, Q7, Q8 |
| Foothills Mechanical | 4/8 | Q1, Q3, Q5, Q8 |
| Meridian Heating | 3/8 | Q4, Q5, Q7 |
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Three evidence-backed actions
Hypotheses drawn from this synthetic evidence, not guaranteed improvements.
Action 1Illustrative example
Strengthen the maintenance plan page
Observed: Question 5 listed Bluebird fourth, outside the top three. Treasure Valley Comfort Co. and Meridian Heating were cited with dedicated maintenance-plan pages; no Bluebird page was cited.
Try: Check whether bluebirdhvac.example has a clear page describing what the plan includes, the Boise service area and how to enroll. Add only accurate details.
Verify: Compare question 5 rank and cited sources in the next comparable weeks. Results are not guaranteed.
Illustrative evidence: Question 5Action 2Illustrative example
Publish a duct cleaning service page, if you offer it
Observed: Question 7 named three competitors and not Bluebird. The only citation was a competitor's duct-cleaning page.
Try: If duct cleaning is a real service, describe it on its own URL with scope and service area. If not, leave it out.
Verify: Watch whether question 7 begins to mention Bluebird over later weeks.
Illustrative evidence: Question 7Action 3Illustrative example
Make ranked answers easier to cite
Observed: Questions 3 and 4 ranked Bluebird in the top three but cited competitor and directory URLs, not bluebirdhvac.example. Only 2 of 8 answers cited the business domain.
Try: Give emergency heating and heat pump work clear, specific service pages with consistent business name and contact details.
Verify: Track verified own-domain citations week over week.
Illustrative evidence: Question 3Reading this report
Common questions
Is this real data?
No. Bluebird Heating & Air, its competitors and every answer are synthetic. bluebirdhvac.example is a reserved example domain.
Why separate mentions from rankings?
An answer can name a business without suggesting the buyer choose it. Neither a mention nor a citation alone establishes a recommendation.
Can I explore this interactively?
The interactive demo shows the full report screens with fictional data.
Want this for your own business?
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