Hi,
When I asked ChatGPT to find service providers in Miami, it only returned results for businesses with physical locations there, not those offering remote services. Does this suggest ChatGPT prioritizes map-based searches for location-specific queries?
Would love hearing your thoughts and comments.
Hi and welcome to the community!
First, activate “Search” as blue:
Then, I suggest using more precise prompts, such as:
Find service providers that offer both physical and remote services to clients in Miami. Include businesses with a physical location as well as those that provide remote services but cater to Miami-based clients. Clearly distinguish between the two in your response.
or
List service providers available to Miami-based clients, distinguishing between (A) businesses with a physical presence in Miami and (B) remote businesses that offer services to Miami clients. Provide a brief description of each and mention if they have both options as (C).
Yes, it strongly suggests that ChatGPT prioritizes map-based searches and businesses with physical locations when you ask for service providers in a specific geographic area like Miami. Here’s why:
Direct association of service with location: Asking for “service providers in Miami” implies a direct connection between the service being offered and the location of Miami. ChatGPT likely interprets this as you wanting services performed in or accessed from Miami. This is a natural and logical interpretation.
Geographic data prioritization: ChatGPT is trained on vast datasets, including those containing geographic information and business listings tied to physical locations. When a location is specified, the model likely prioritizes querying and referencing these datasets.
Map-Based search logic: Underneath the surface, ChatGPT (or its underlying search engine) may be employing a search strategy similar to a map-based search. This involves identifying businesses with a physical presence within the specified area and ranking them based on relevance and proximity.
Lack of clarity in the prompt: Your prompt doesn’t explicitly state you are looking for remote service providers. Without that clarification, ChatGPT defaults to the most common and straightforward interpretation.
While ChatGPT is capable of understanding abstract concepts and remote services, the inherent ambiguity of your prompt, combined with the availability of location-based data, leads it to prioritize businesses with a physical presence in Miami.
To find remote service providers, you need to be much more explicit:
By adding keywords like “remote,” “virtual,” “online,” or phrases like “serve clients in Miami” or “based outside of Miami but can work with me,” you’ll likely get more relevant results.
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