The 5-Second Name Test
Nobody studies your search results. They glance.
In a few seconds, a patient, a colleague or a client decides whether they found the right person. Take five minutes to see what they see, and what to fix first.
Or check it yourself, below.
1
Search yourself like a stranger.
Open a private or incognito window first, so your browser can't flatter you. Your name stays on this page; nothing is saved.
- Your name with your titleDr. [your name]Search it ↗
- Your name plus your city[your name] [your city]Search it ↗
- An AI assistantWho is [your name] in [your city]?Search it ↗
2
Answer five questions.
One point for every yes.
The first result is clearly me, not someone who shares my name.
Something I own, like my own website, shows up on the first page.
My photo is current, and it's the same photo everywhere.
My title, location and what I do are right in every result.
The AI assistant describes me, and only me.
Your score builds as you answer.
0 of 5 answered.
Questions people ask
Why doesn't my own website show up when I search my name?
Usually because search engines don't have one clear, consistent version of you to point to. Directories copy your details from official records, your name may be spelled several ways, and your profiles may link to different places. When the details disagree, search engines and AI assistants can't be sure which results are you.
What does an AI assistant use to describe me?
The same public information search engines see: your website, directory profiles, official records and anything written about you. If those sources disagree or you share a name with someone, an AI summary can blend you with other people. Consistent details and a site of your own give it one clear source.
How long do the fixes take to show up?
It depends on the source. Some directory updates post within about a day, the IRS preparer directory can take up to four weeks, and search engines recrawl on their own schedule. Nobody can promise an exact timeline.
Can you guarantee I'll be the first result?
No, and you should be wary of anyone who does. Rankings are up to search engines. What I build gives them one clear, accurate version of you to work with, and every claim on your site is one you've approved and can back up.
What do you build, and what does it cost?
Two ways, both designed by me. A Template ($499, first year of hosting included) is one of my designs for your field, written for your practice, and you see it finished before you pay. Or hire me to design yours from a blank page ($3,500): service pages, your Google Business Profile, intake before the call and booking tracking included, about three weeks from when I have your content.
Ready for a site that's clearly you?
For doctors, I design the site from a blank page around your work, with your search setup and Google Business Profile included.