Hoffman Law vs The Thumbs Up Guys
Head-to-head across 1 shared market (Charleston, SC) — branded search demand, market rank, and which firm AI assistants actually recommend. Measured from Google Ads search volume at metro scope, refreshed monthly.
Which firm gets more branded searches?
The Thumbs Up Guys attracts more branded search demand — 390 vs 280 branded searches per month across the shared market. Branded searches are people typing the firm's name into Google rather than a generic phrase like "car accident lawyer."
| Market | Hoffman Law /mo | The Thumbs Up Guys /mo | Share of demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | 280 #4 | 390 #2 | 3.0% · 4.2% |
Which firm do AI assistants recommend?
When AI assistants (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Claude) were asked to recommend an injury lawyer in Charleston, SC this month, The Thumbs Up Guys was named in 1 of 16 tested prompts, versus 0 for Hoffman Law.
| AI recommendation instrument | Hoffman Law | The Thumbs Up Guys |
|---|---|---|
| Named when AI assistants are asked to recommend an injury lawyer (September 2026) | 0 of 16 | 1 of 16 |
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