4 Guys Talking About AI

AI Chatbots on Local Sites? Turns Out Consumers Are Into It 💬❤️

• Andy Steuer, Neal Polachek, and Greg Sterling • Season 1 • Episode 38

AI is officially changing how consumers search, shop, and discover—and if your business isn’t ready, you’re already behind. In this episode of 4 Guys Talking About AI, we break down the results of a groundbreaking survey on real consumer behavior with ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI tools.

From how people find local businesses to what platforms they actually trust for research and booking, this is your cheat sheet to what customers want in 2025—and how to show up for them.

💬 AI chatbots on websites? Consumers are into it—and they’re ready to buy.
🔍 65% use AI to find local businesses. Are you showing up in the right place?
đź§  Consumers trust ChatGPT for recommendations more than Instagram, Reddit, or TikTok.
📱 Mobile matters—but AI agents might soon bypass your website completely.
📊 72% think AI will replace search within 3 years. That includes your customer.

Whether you’re running a local business, working in SEO, or building digital products—this data will reshape how you think about search, trust, and AI.

Explore the full AI consumer insights at Dialog, the team behind the survey featured in this episode. Don’t hesitate to reach out to either Neal or Greg and http://www.localdialog.com/

And if you're building future-ready websites, tools, or platforms, WeLevel helps teams scale smarter with AI at the core, making sure your company is ready for this shift into the age of AI. Learn more at http://www.welevel.net/

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