The Church Answer Index
Monthly original research: we test how AI answer engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews recommend churches across US cities, and publish what we find.
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- What we ask: the same set of church-finding questions to each AI answer engine, across major US cities.
- When we ask: once per month, on a fixed schedule, so results stay comparable edition over edition.
- How we score: churches are scored on AI visibility, answer consistency, and listing completeness, using the sources each engine cites.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Church Answer Index?
The Church Answer Index is monthly original research from Church SEO tracking how AI answer engines recommend churches across US cities, including which churches AI cites and why.
How does Church SEO score churches in the index?
Each month we ask the same set of church-finding questions to leading AI answer engines across major US cities, record which churches are cited and the sources used, and score churches on AI visibility, consistency, and completeness.
How can my church appear in the Church Answer Index?
Churches that optimize their website, Google Business Profile, and online listings for AI answer engines are more likely to be cited. Church SEO manages all three so AI can find and recommend your church.
