Helping Haitian Businesses Get Recommended by AI

Who is asking about Haiti

People in Haiti use their phones to find services, and a large Haitian diaspora abroad regularly looks for ways to send money, buy gifts, support family, invest or plan visits. Aid organisations and international partners also research local suppliers. When any of them ask an AI assistant, the answer depends on what information is available online. If your business has clear, accurate and up-to-date information, you are much easier to recommend. It is also worth checking which AI assistants your own customers actually use.

French and Haitian Creole

Haiti has two official languages: Haitian Creole, spoken by virtually everyone, and French, widely used in administration, business and media. Many online searches are in French, but Creole is very common in social media and everyday communication. English is useful for the diaspora in North America and for international partners.

• Publish your main content in French and Haitian Creole.
• Add English pages if you serve the diaspora or international clients.
• Track prompts in each language; answers may differ.

Places and sectors

Port-au-Prince, the capital, is the main centre for commerce, services and government. Cap-Haïtien in the north is the second city and gateway to the Citadelle Laferrière, a famous historic site. Other towns include Les Cayes, Gonaïves and Jacmel, known for its arts and carnival. The economy includes agriculture such as coffee, mangoes and vetiver, textile and apparel manufacturing, trade, and remittances, which play a major role for many households.

Sources AI assistants may use

• Google and Google Maps.
• Haitian news sites and radio station websites, in French and Creole.
• Diaspora media and community websites abroad.
• Business associations, chambers of commerce and NGO supplier lists.
• Social media pages, which many Haitian businesses rely on.

Practical steps

Make information reliable. Keep opening hours, delivery areas and contact methods updated, and say clearly when something changes.

Use a consistent phone format. Use the same +509 number everywhere, and mention WhatsApp if customers contact you that way.

Price clearly. The local currency is the gourde (HTG), and US dollars are also commonly used in quotes. Say which you use and which payment methods are accepted, including options for customers abroad.

Serve the diaspora. Pages answering questions such as “how to order for family in Haiti” or “delivery to Cap-Haïtien” can attract valuable customers.

Stay factual and calm. Focus on your services and practical information; avoid political topics.

Neighbouring market. Haiti shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic. If you serve customers there, Spanish content can help.

How Keboost can help

Keboost tracks the prompts people ask AI assistants about your services in Haiti, in French, Creole and English, and shows whether your business or competitors are mentioned. It then helps you create focused content that assistants can find and cite. We cannot promise results, but you will know exactly where you stand. Read how to optimise your brand for AI assistants and try a free AI visibility check.