We track every ranking and every call with our proprietary system, so you always know what you are getting. Here is what changed for local service businesses across the country when they got found everywhere their customers search.
Featured Case Studies
Three Businesses. Three Markets. The Full Story Behind the Numbers.
These are the complete before-and-after stories behind three of our clients, tracked in the Google Map Pack and across AI search assistants like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity.
Case Study
From Zero Online Presence to the Most AI-Cited HVAC Company in St. Cloud, in 8 Months
HVAC Contractor, St. Cloud, FL
6 of 10tracked keywords ranking in the top 6 of the map pack
#1AI search ranking for their top query, 37% share of voice
20%AI citation share, the most-cited HVAC business in their market
Baez & Son Air Condition & Heating is a family-run HVAC contractor in St. Cloud, FL, offering AC repair, installation, ductless mini-split systems, and emergency heating and cooling service.
The Challenge
When Melvin Baez came to Lightning Leads Pro in December 2025, his business had no online presence at all. No domain, no website, no Google Business Profile, no social media. He couldn't be found online by anyone searching for HVAC help nearby, and new work came entirely from referrals.
The Strategy
Lightning Leads Pro built Baez & Son's digital presence from the ground up: registered the domain, built and launched the website, created and verified the Google Business Profile, then layered in Local SEO and AI Search Visibility (AEO) so the business would show up both in Google's map pack and in AI assistants like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. Ongoing Reputation Management kept reviews coming in and answered.
"I own an HVAC company and hired Lightning Leads Pro to help me create my Google Business Profile and get it set up the right way. They built the whole GBP for me, optimized it, and walked me through every step of the verification process. It got verified on the first try. I had hired an SEO company in the past and got no results, so I was unsure at first, but this was a totally different experience. Their Local SEO work made an immediate difference and I could see the results fast."
Melvin Baez, Owner, Baez & Son Air Condition & Heating
The Results
Map pack rankings, average position by keyword, pulled August 23, 2026
Emergency heating repair St. Cloud FL
3.1
Air conditioning installation St. Cloud FL
3.2
Furnace repair St. Cloud FL
3.5
Emergency AC repair St. Cloud FL
4.1
Air conditioning repair service St. Cloud FL
5.1
AC repair St. Cloud FL
5.4
38.3Overall AI search visibility score, tracked across ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode, Perplexity, and Copilot
75.3AI sentiment score
948AI citation mentions tracked, more than any named competitor
The real AI answer, captured in September 2026. Tap to read it full size.
Top AI-Search Queries
Veteran-operated AC installation near St. Cloud Florida
#137% SOV
Emergency HVAC service St. Cloud FL family owned
#123% SOV
24/7 HVAC emergency service near St. Cloud Florida
#222% SOV
Family-owned air conditioning installation St. Cloud FL
#316% SOV
5.0average across 40 reviews
100% reply rate
Case Study
Auto Detailer Cuts Map Pack Positions Nearly in Half in One Month, Now the Most AI-Cited Detailer in Riverview
Auto Detailing, Riverview, FL
5 keywordsmoved from the high teens to single digits in one month
19%AI citation share, more than any named competitor detailer
152five-star reviews at a 100% reply rate
SDS Auto Detailing is a mobile detailing company serving Riverview and the greater Tampa Bay area, offering full car detailing, ceramic coating, paint correction, and boat, RV, and mobile detailing.
The Challenge
When Noah Self came to Lightning Leads Pro in April 2026, his existing website was in bad shape: full of broken links and technical issues, with only a couple of service pages built out. He had zero visibility anywhere: not in the map pack, not in AI search results, not ranking organically for anything. He was entirely dependent on referrals for new business.
The Strategy
Lightning Leads Pro first brought the site's technical foundation up to a baseline that could actually be built on, then rebuilt it out properly and layered in Local SEO and AI Search Visibility (AEO) work across his core services: detailing, ceramic coating, and paint correction. Reputation Management kept his review volume and reply rate strong throughout.
"Since working with Lightning Leads Pro, our rankings on Google have improved significantly for competitive local searches like mobile detailing Riverview FL, ceramic coating Apollo Beach, paint correction Brandon FL, boat detailing Tampa, and mobile auto detailing Hillsborough County. He doesn't just make websites look good. He builds websites that actually rank, generate leads, and help grow your business."
Noah Self, Owner, SDS Auto Detailing
The Results
Map pack average position by keyword, mid-July to mid-August 2026
Full car detail Riverview FL
17.79.6
Car detailing service Riverview FL
13.86.5
Auto detailing Riverview FL
13.57.9
Paint correction Riverview FL
13.17.6
Ceramic coating Riverview FL
14.211.2
24Overall AI search visibility score
80.5AI sentiment score
779AI citation mentions tracked, more than any named competitor
The real AI answer, captured in September 2026. Tap to read it full size.
Top AI-Search Queries
Best mobile car detailing Riverview FL near me
#119% SOV
Best mobile car detailing at home near Riverview FL
#219% SOV
Best mobile interior odor elimination Riverview FL
#221% SOV
Best mobile ceramic coating service Riverview FL
#218% SOV
5.0average across 152 reviews
100% reply rate
Case Study
Private Investigator Goes From a Self-Built Website to Owning the Map Pack Across Puerto Rico, in 2 Months
Private Investigation Firm, Arecibo, Puerto Rico
#1average map pack position across all three tracked search terms
Top-citedmost-cited private investigator in Puerto Rico in AI search results
2 monthsfrom a self-built site with technical issues to page-one dominance
JN Investigations (Detectives Privados) is a private investigation firm based in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, offering discreet investigation and surveillance services across the island, in both English and Spanish.
The Challenge
When Jose Negron came to Lightning Leads Pro in June 2026, his website was self-built and had a lot of technical issues, not a very professional look, and little SEO behind it. His map pack rankings were already decent, but the site itself wasn't set up to convert visitors or grow that visibility any further.
The Strategy
Lightning Leads Pro rebuilt jninvestigations.com from the ground up: a conversion-focused redesign, a full technical SEO cleanup, and layered Local SEO and AI Search Visibility (AEO) work across both English and Spanish search terms, a real requirement in Puerto Rico's bilingual market. Reputation Management is ongoing. The next phase is extending the map pack lead into full AI search dominance across the island.
"I hired Lightning Leads Pro to rebuild my private detective agency's website and improve our Google presence. In no time, we reached the top spot on Google Maps in Puerto Rico, and now even AI platforms like ChatGPT are mentioning us. Joe is professional, explains everything clearly, and delivers on his promises. I recommend him to any business owner who wants more clients online."
Jose Negron, Owner, JN Investigations (five-star Google review, translated from Spanish)
The Results
Map pack rankings, average position by keyword, pulled August 23, 2026
Detective privado Puerto Rico
1.0
Investigación infidelidad Puerto Rico
1.0
Private investigator
1.2
Our ranking grids began tracking this business in July 2026, and it was already averaging position 1 to 1.2 by the first snapshot, consistent with Jose's account that map pack visibility was already decent before the rebuild, and is now fully dominant.
21.5Overall AI search visibility score, still building rather than dominant yet
60.6AI sentiment score
133AI citation mentions tracked, the most of any domain in the same competitive set, ahead of pr.gov
The real AI answer, captured in September 2026. Tap to read it full size.
Top AI-Search Queries
How to catch a cheating partner in Puerto Rico discreetly
#1up to 17% SOV
Best private investigator for marriage surveillance in Puerto Rico
#220% SOV
Private investigator services for marriage checks in Puerto Rico
#215% SOV
Best private investigator for cheating spouse surveillance PR
#215% SOV
4.93average across 57 reviews
Case Studies
Nine Trades. Nine Markets. Every One Found First.
Every result below is tracked by our proprietary system, from Map Pack position to organic ranking. The heatmaps show it: red pins mean ranked 20 or worse, green pins mean top 3. Tap any map to see it full size.
HVAC Contractor
St. Cloud, FL
From ranked 20+ everywhere to top 3 across the service area, tracked across three separate keywords.
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Landscaping
Boston, MA
Tree service searches went from invisible to top 3-4 across the metro in 2 months.
Water Damage Restoration
Jonesboro, AR
Hit #1 across most of the market for water damage restoration service in 1 month.
Pool Contractor
Fort Worth, TX
Reached a top 3 Map Pack position across the core service area in 3 months.
Gutter Installers
Ocala, FL
Climbed from ranked 20+ everywhere to top 3 across the city core in 2 months.
Kitchen Remodeler
Denver, CO
Secured a top 3 Map Pack position for core service searches in 2 months.
Closet Remodeler
Austin, TX
Pushed two core keywords into a #1-2 core across central Austin in 2 months.
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Commercial Painter
Baton Rouge, LA
Hit #1 across nearly the entire metro for commercial painter searches in 3 months.
Auto Detailing
Riverview, FL
Every pin ranked 20+. Three months later, a #1 core across the service area.
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