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Trades work is local, licensed and review-driven, which is exactly what AI assistants now answer with a short list. Here is how an Australian trade business gets onto it.
Key takeaway: Australian homeowners now ask AI assistants for “a reliable sparky near me” and get a few names. Tradies who are named usually show their state licence number and ABN, have a page per service and genuine service area, keep details consistent across Google and trade platforms, and collect a steady stream of specific reviews.
What homeowners ask
- “Licensed electrician in Parramatta for a switchboard upgrade”
- “Best emergency plumber in the inner west, open now”
- “Builders in Brisbane for a granny flat”
Show your licence and ABN
Licensing for trades is run by each state and territory, through bodies such as NSW Fair Trading, the Queensland Building and Construction Commission and the relevant Victorian regulator. Show your licence number on the services it covers, along with your ABN, and keep both consistent with the public registers. Assistants and homeowners can check them, which makes them strong trust signals.
Pages to build
- One page per service, opening with a direct answer: what is involved, typical timeframes and how quoting works.
- Suburb or region pages only where you genuinely work, with real local detail.
- Emergency and after-hours availability stated plainly.
- An FAQ for each service. See answer-first content.
Reviews where homeowners look
Google reviews plus the platforms Australians use to find trades, such as hipages, ServiceSeeking or Oneflare, give assistants independent evidence. Ask every customer when the job is done and send a direct link. Never buy, fake or filter reviews; the ACCC treats fake reviews as misleading conduct under Australian Consumer Law. See how reviews affect AI recommendations.
Basics
- A complete Google Business Profile with service areas and the right categories.
- The same business name, phone and address everywhere.
- A site AI crawlers can reach, with content in the HTML.
Measure it
Test service-plus-suburb questions in ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google each month and record whether you are named. See how to build a prompt panel. For the wider picture, read AI search for Australian businesses.
Frequently asked questions
How does an Australian tradie get recommended by AI?
Show your state licence number and ABN, publish a page per service and genuine service area, keep details consistent across Google and trade platforms, and collect regular genuine reviews. It cannot be guaranteed.
Should I show my licence number on my website?
Yes, on the services it covers. It is a verifiable fact that builds trust with homeowners and gives assistants something to corroborate.
Do platforms like hipages help AI visibility?
They can, because assistants draw on independent sources. Keep those profiles complete and consistent with your website.
Are fake reviews illegal in Australia?
The ACCC treats fake or misleading reviews as a breach of Australian Consumer Law, and platforms remove them. Only collect genuine reviews.
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