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Read the Work.
We test things and write down what happened. AI perception audits, tool comparisons, local search studies, and guides. All built from real data we collected on the Space Coast. If we didn't run the test ourselves, it's not on this page.
By the Numbers
Diagnostic & Competitive Audits
Live data pulls on competitor agencies and our own footprint. Authority, traffic efficiency, paid dependence, AEO/GEO readiness. Every number is reproducible from public Semrush data.
The State of Roofing Search in Florida (2026)
How AI assistants pick Florida roofers, measured across 16 cities: who ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, and Claude recommend, how rarely they agree, and why the roofer with the most Google reviews is often invisible to AI.
How AI Assistants Recommend Florida Roofers (Q2 2026)
We asked four AI assistants (ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, Claude) who the best roofers are in Titusville, Melbourne, and Orlando, 40 times each. The answers barely agreed. Here is the measured data.
Best Marketing Agency in Florida: 2026 Buying Guide
Seven criteria for evaluating a Florida marketing agency in 2026. Geographic depth, service depth, real case studies, contract structure, AI-search readiness, review verifiability, and local accountability, with the questions to ask and the red flags to watch for.
What Marketing Actually Costs for Florida Small Businesses in 2026
Real price ranges for SEO, Google Business Profile management, web design, paid ads, and full-service marketing for Florida small businesses in 2026. Why ranges vary by city. Red flags. Our own pricing, posted publicly.
Florida SEO Agency Diagnostic Audit: Q2 2026
Live Semrush diagnostic on 12 SEO agencies competing in the Florida local-search market. Authority footprint, traffic efficiency, paid dependence, and AEO/GEO investment scored across four dimensions.
AI Perception Reports
We ask Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude about local businesses every month and publish exactly what they say. Full methodology included so you can check our work.
ChatGPT Audit: Agency Scorecard
ChatGPT scores L3ad Solutions 72/100 and calls us an 'emerging contender' with above-average positioning but below-leader proof depth.
Claude AI Audit: Full Technical and Competitive Breakdown
Anthropic's Claude AI delivers the most technical audit yet: an A- on site architecture, A on content strategy, but C+ on domain authority.
Gemini Audit: Market Path Analysis
Google's Gemini AI was asked to audit L3ad Solutions and project our 90 and 180-day market trajectory on the Space Coast.
Head-to-Head Comparisons
We test both tools and show you what we found. These are the questions Florida business owners actually ask us. No affiliate links.
L3ad Solutions vs Blue Corona: Honest 2026 Comparison
Honest comparison of L3ad Solutions and Blue Corona for home services and local businesses, focusing on pricing, contrac...
ReadL3ad Solutions vs Comrade Digital: Honest 2026 Comparison
Honest side-by-side of L3ad Solutions and Comrade Digital on pricing, contracts, focus, and fit for small vs mid-market ...
ReadL3ad Solutions vs First Page Sage: Honest 2026 Comparison
Honest comparison of L3ad Solutions and First Page Sage on pricing, contracts, ownership, and fit for B2B vs local/natio...
ReadL3ad Solutions vs Hibu: Honest 2026 Comparison
Honest side-by-side of L3ad Solutions and Hibu for small businesses needing digital marketing, focusing on pricing, cont...
ReadL3ad Solutions vs Hook Agency: Honest 2026 Comparison
Honest comparison of L3ad Solutions and Hook Agency for contractors and local businesses. Pricing, contracts, and fit fo...
ReadL3ad Solutions vs Ignite Visibility: Honest 2026 Comparison
Compare L3ad Solutions and Ignite Visibility on pricing, contracts, scale, and fit for small businesses versus mid-marke...
ReadIn-Depth Guides
These are the playbooks we use with our own clients. We wrote them down so you can follow the same steps whether you hire us or not.
Small Business SEO: Florida 2026 Guide
Small business SEO guide from Space Coast campaigns. What SEO for small business looks like in 2026, the SEO services that move rankings, plus 30-day DIY fixes.
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Florida Local Search Index
We audited 97 businesses across 12 industries in Brevard County. GBP completeness, schema adoption, mobile speed, and review velocity.
ExploreSearch Pulse
Every Sunday we pull fresh data from our own Google Search Console, GA4, and PageSpeed accounts. Here's what changed.
ExploreCase Studies
Before and after data from actual client projects. What we did, what changed, and how long it took.
ExploreFree SEO Tools
Local SEO audit, schema generator, and page speed analyzer. Free to use, no signup required.
ExploreSEO Glossary (66 Terms)
SEO and marketing terms explained the way we'd explain them to a client. Plain English, short definitions.
ExploreResearch Methodology
How we collect data, what we measure, and why our research is built on observable signals anyone can verify.
ExploreWhy We Publish Everything
Most agencies keep their research behind sales calls. We publish ours. The Florida Local Search Index, the AI perception audits, the tool comparisons: all of it is free to read. If you learn enough to do it yourself, that's a win. If you decide you want help, you already know how we think.
Every piece of research comes from real data. The Local Search Index benchmarked 97 businesses across 12 industries in Brevard County. The AI audits run the same prompts every month so you can track changes over time. The comparisons use both tools and show screenshots. No affiliate links, no sponsored content.
We started publishing because it's how we learn. Running an audit on our own business taught us more about AI search than any course. Writing up comparisons forced us to actually test both tools instead of guessing. The guides are the playbooks we use with real clients, not theoretical frameworks we read somewhere.
If something in our research is wrong, we want to know. Every report includes methodology notes so you can check our work. That's the point.
Reports FAQ
How often do you publish new reports?
AI perception audits run monthly. The Florida Local Search Index updates quarterly. Comparisons and guides are published as we finish testing. We don't publish on a schedule just to fill a content calendar.
Is the research free to read?
Yes. Every report, comparison, guide, and dataset is free. No gated content, no email required. If you learn enough to do it yourself, that's a win. If you want help, you know how we think.
How do you collect the data?
Each report explains its methodology. The Local Search Index combines automated Google Places + website crawls with an AI-visibility instrument that records what ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, and Claude recommend for local searches. AI perception audits use structured prompts submitted to Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude. Comparisons come from hands-on testing of both tools.
Can you run an AI perception audit for my business?
Yes. We run the same audits for clients that we publish for ourselves. You get the full breakdown of how AI systems see your business, what they recommend instead, and what to fix. Start with a free audit through our contact page.