Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about AdamsLocal, the visibility scanner, and Clean & Shield.
What does AdamsLocal actually do?
AdamsLocal scans your website in 60 seconds across 6 categories - E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness), AEO readiness, technical SEO, local/Maps signals, transparency, and content quality. It finds every issue keeping you out of Google Maps, local search, and AI answers, then generates the exact code to fix each one.
How is this different from other SEO tools?
Most SEO tools give you a generic score and a list of problems with no fixes. AdamsLocal generates copy-paste-ready code for every issue it finds - Schema.org markup, meta tags, llms.txt files, FAQ structured data, and Google Business Profile optimization checklists. We also check AEO (AI Engine Optimization) readiness, which most tools ignore entirely.
What is AEO (AI Engine Optimization)?
AEO is how visible your business is to AI systems like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and Gemini. When someone asks an AI 'best plumber near me,' the AI pulls from structured data, schema markup, and specific content signals. AdamsLocal checks whether AI crawlers can find you, whether you have an llms.txt file, and whether your content is structured for AI consumption.
What is E-E-A-T and why does it matter?
E-E-A-T stands for Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness. Google uses these signals to decide which businesses to show in search results. AdamsLocal checks for author information, credentials, contact details, reviews, trust badges, and other signals that prove your business is legitimate and experienced.
Is the free plan really free?
Yes. The free plan gives you 1 scan per month with 6 category scores and your top 2 critical issues. No credit card required. You can see exactly what is broken before you spend anything.
What is Clean & Shield?
Clean & Shield is our done-for-you service. For a flat $500 (one-time, no retainer), Adam personally audits your Google Business Profile, syncs your NAP data across directories, implements a co-branded photography strategy, and sets up a review capture system. Everything is done by hand and delivered within 48 hours.
What does the scanner check?
The scanner analyzes 60+ signals across 6 categories: Trust & Expertise (E-E-A-T) checks for author info, credentials, and trust markers. Transparency checks for privacy policy, contact info, and business details. Content Quality checks for thin content, duplicate text, and readability. Technical SEO checks page speed, mobile-friendliness, and crawlability. AEO Readiness checks AI crawler access, schema completeness, and llms.txt. Local/Maps checks NAP consistency, Google Business Profile alignment, and local schema markup.
How do the fix generators work?
When the scanner finds an issue, it generates the exact code to fix it. Missing LocalBusiness schema? We generate the complete JSON-LD block with your business details pre-filled. No FAQ markup? We generate FAQPage schema from your existing content. Missing meta tags? We write them. You copy, paste, and deploy.
Can I use this for my clients?
Yes. The Agency plan ($499/month) includes unlimited scans, white-label PDF reports with your branding, bulk scan API access, and up to 50 monitored sites. Many SEO professionals and marketing agencies use AdamsLocal to audit and monitor their client portfolios.
How often should I scan my website?
We recommend scanning after every significant website update and running weekly monitoring for ongoing changes. Google updates its algorithms regularly, and your competitors are constantly changing their sites. The Pro and Agency plans include automated monitoring that alerts you when your score drops.
Do you guarantee rankings?
No one can guarantee specific Google rankings - anyone who says otherwise is lying. What we guarantee is an accurate, mathematical assessment of your digital footprint based on the signals that search engines and AI systems actually use. Every fix we generate directly improves the signals that drive calls, visits, and revenue from local search.
Where is AdamsLocal based?
AdamsLocal LLC is based in Pleasanton, California (Alameda County, Bay Area). The service is fully remote and serves local businesses across the entire United States.
Still have questions?
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