Industries
AEO by industry, for Canadian businesses.
Buyers in every sector now ask AI who to call, which product to choose and what it costs. The questions, sources and rules differ by industry, so our approach does too.
| Source | Type | Used | Avg. citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yyourbrand.ca | Owned | 34% | 2.4 |
| GGoogle Business Profile | Listing | 28% | 1.9 |
| Hhomestars.com | Reviews | 21% | 1.6 |
| Ccbc.ca | Press | 12% | 1.2 |
| Rreddit.com/r/Calgary | Forum | 9% | 1.1 |
| DCanadian directory | Directory | 7% | 1.0 |
- Owned
- Listings
- Reviews
- Press
- Other
Closed Saturdays → Open Sat 9–2
In short
We tailor answer engine optimization to each industry: the buyer questions we track, the directories and review sites AI leans on, and the professional rules that shape what content can say. Choose your sector to see the questions, sources and fixes that matter most.
- Industries
- 10 sectors
- Questions
- 50 per business
- Languages
- English and French
- Platforms
- 6 AI platforms
Choose your industry
Ten sectors we know well.
Law firms
People facing a separation, a wrongful dismissal or a real estate closing increasingly ask ChatGPT, Gemini or Copilot to explain their situation and suggest who to call.
See how AEO works here 02Healthcare and clinics
With family doctors hard to find in many provinces, patients now ask AI assistants which clinics near them accept new patients, offer virtual visits or treat a specific problem such as a sports injury or pelvic floor pain.
See how AEO works here 03Dental practices
Patients now ask AI assistants which dentist near them takes new patients, whether a clinic accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan, or what an implant or clear aligner case should cost.
See how AEO works here 04Real estate
Buyers and sellers now ask AI assistants which agents know a neighbourhood, how commission works in their province, or whether it is a good time to list a condo in a particular city.
See how AEO works here 05Home services and trades
Homeowners now ask AI assistants which furnace installers in their city are reliable, what a roof replacement should cost, or whether a contractor needs a licence for electrical work.
See how AEO works here 06Accounting and financial services
Business owners ask AI assistants which accountants in their city handle corporate tax for incorporated professionals, and households ask who can help with RRSP, TFSA and FHSA decisions or a cross-border return.
See how AEO works here 07SaaS and technology
Software buyers now ask ChatGPT, Perplexity and Copilot to compare tools, list alternatives to a known product, or recommend a vendor that stores data in Canada.
See how AEO works here 08Manufacturing and industrial B2B
Engineers, buyers and procurement teams now use AI assistants to find suppliers that can machine a part, coat a component, meet a certification or ship within Canada on short lead times.
See how AEO works here 09Restaurants and hospitality
Diners and travellers now ask AI assistants for a patio that suits a group in Kitsilano, a dog-friendly hotel in Banff or a gluten-free brunch in Old Montréal.
See how AEO works here 10Retail and e-commerce
Shoppers increasingly ask AI assistants for the warmest winter boots made in Canada, an online store that ships to the territories at a fair price, or a gift under fifty dollars from a local maker.
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