Why ChatGPT Isn't Recommending Your Small Business (And How to Fix It)

Your website traffic is dropping. Instagram reach is unpredictable. And customers are increasingly asking ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Google AI what to buy instead of clicking through search results. So why isn't AI recommending **your** business? In this episode, Gloria Chou explains the biggest shift happening in marketing today—and why **earned media and PR have become one of the strongest signals AI uses when deciding which businesses to recommend.** You'll learn: ✅ Why traditional SEO alone is no longer enough  ✅ How ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, and AI shopping are changing customer behavior  ✅ Why PR and editorial features matter more than ever for AI visibility  ✅ Why one press feature isn't enough anymore  ✅ How to become a business AI recommends instead of ignores  ✅ The biggest opportunity small businesses have before everyone catches on If you're relying only on Instagram, Google rankings, or your website to attract customers, this episode will completely change how you think about marketing in the AI era. **Want more people to discover, trust, and buy from your business without spending thousands on ads or a PR agency?** In my free AI Visibility Masterclass, I'll show you how small business owners are using PR, media features, and credibility signals to get recommended by AI tools like ChatGPT, land press opportunities, and become the obvious choice in their industry. Watch here:  www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass - Join the Small Biz PR Facebook Group to get the best PR Tips - DM the word “PITCH” to us on Instagram to get a pitching freebie https://www.instagram.com/gloriachoupr - Connect with Gloria Chou on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriaychou