Common Questions

What local business owners ask about competitive intelligence.

What is a Competitive Edge Report? ▾

A comprehensive analysis of your competitive position within your local market. It includes your ranking among all businesses in your niche, a breakdown of what your customers say about you compared to what your competitors' customers say about them, detailed intelligence on your five nearest competitors, and a prioritized action plan.

How is my business ranked? ▾

We research every business in your niche within your metropolitan area — typically 60 to 400 businesses. Each is evaluated on reputation, review volume, and overall market presence.

Where does the data come from? ▾

Publicly available information — business listings, reviews, ratings, and online presence. Most agencies look at 5 to 10 competitors. We cover every business in your market.

How is this different from a marketing agency? ▾

Agencies audit 5 to 10 competitors for $1,000 to $2,500. We analyze 100 to 400 for $349. Exhaustive rather than selective. 48 hours rather than weeks.

How quickly do I get my report? ▾

Within 48 hours. You receive a secure link to your personalized dashboard.

What can I do with the results? ▾

Concrete, prioritized steps you can execute without hiring anyone — review response strategies, Google Business Profile optimizations, competitive positioning adjustments.

Do you serve businesses outside South Carolina? ▾

Yes. Any metropolitan area across the United States, any service-based niche.

What types of businesses do you work with? ▾

Independent, service-based local businesses — dentists, chiropractors, veterinarians, med spas, salons, HVAC, and similar niches. Chains and nonprofits are excluded from rankings.

Is my data shared with competitors? ▾

No. Your report is private and delivered exclusively to you through your secure dashboard.

What is GEO? ▾

Generative Engine Optimization — ensuring your business appears in AI-powered search results. Only 16% of local businesses have a GEO strategy.

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