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90% -- signal appearance rate for AI platforms (fit/specialization signal) (2026)
Stating who a business is the best fit for appeared in 90% of all 92 AI response criteria analyzed across four platforms.
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90%
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Data Vintage
2026
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92
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B
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95
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60
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20
Independence
30
Methodology
45
Freshness
95
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IMPACT (Endless Customers Podcast)
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https://www.impactplus.com/endless-customers-podcast/ai-visibility-research-study ↗
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How Does AI Actually Decide Who It Recommends?
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How Does AI Actually Decide Who It Recommends? [Endless Customers Podcast Ep. 162]
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Strongest signal in the study; clearly stating who a business serves
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AI platforms (fit/specialization signal): 90% signal appearance rate. Source: IMPACT (Endless Customers Podcast) (2026). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/fit-specialization-90-percent
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