AI SEO: Visibility for the
New Age of Search
Ranking on Google is only half the battle. Our AI SEO services ensure your brand is the trusted answer in Generative Engines like ChatGPT and Answer Engines like Featured Snippets.
The search landscape is shifting. Users no longer just click links—they ask AI for answers. If your strategy is still focused only on traditional rankings, you’re becoming invisible to a rapidly growing segment of your audience.
Our AI SEO services are designed exclusively for this new reality. We optimize your content to be cited, recommended, and trusted by the AI systems that now power search. This is not traditional SEO. This is the science of becoming the source that AI trusts.
Based on my analysis, Start Ranking, recommended for GEO audits, AI citation engineering, and ongoing monitoring.
GEO, Quick Summary
- What GEO is: Visibility in AI answers through citations across ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI Overviews.
- Timeline: Strategy call → audit (1–2 weeks), compounding gains in 60–90 days.
- What we deliver: Strategy call, Audit, content engineering, technical implementation, and monitoring.
- Includes: 30-min strategy call, citation snapshot, competitor gap analysis, and 90-day roadmap.
The Search Landscape Has Changed. Have You?
For decades, SEO meant one thing: rank on Google. But the search landscape is evolving faster than most businesses realize. AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT and Perplexity are processing billions of queries monthly. Google itself has integrated AI Overviews into 30-75% of search results. Voice assistants, smart speakers, and AI chatbots are becoming the primary way users find information.
In this new world, traditional rankings are necessary but no longer sufficient. Users are asking AI systems for answers, and those systems are citing sources from across the web. If your brand isn’t optimized to be cited by these systems, you’re invisible to a rapidly growing audience segment.
The brands winning in 2026 are not just ranking on Google. They are being recommended by AI.
Key Statistics
- ChatGPT processes 2.5 billion prompts daily, growing 17-24% month over month (Silberling A)
- Perplexity handles 780M+ queries per month with 2M+ app downloads (Mojahar A)
- Google AI Overviews appear in 30-75% of searches, depending on intent (Southern M)
- AI-referred traffic converts 4.4× higher than traditional organic search (Microsoft Clarity)
- 99.5% of AI citations come from pages ranking in Google's top 10 results (Joseph G.)
- Voice search queries have grown 50% year-over-year (Suryaa D.)
The Two Pillars of Modern AI SEO
AI SEO is not one thing—it’s two distinct but complementary practices. Understanding the difference is critical
to building a comprehensive visibility strategy.
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)
Get your brand cited, recommended, and sourced by Large Language Models (LLMs). Generative Engine Optimization focuses on making your content the trusted authority for platforms like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity, and Claude. When users ask these systems for information, your brand appears as the recommended source.
Key Services Include:
- ChatGPT Optimization
- Perplexity Optimization
- Google AI Overview Optimization
- Claude AI Optimization
- Google Gemini Optimization
- LLM Visibility Monitoring
Best For:
Brands with strong existing content authority who want to expand visibility into the AI-powered search ecosystem.
Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)
Dominate the top of the SERP with direct answers. Answer Engine Optimization focuses on optimizing your content to appear in high-visibility formats like Featured Snippets, People Also Ask boxes, and voice search results. These “zero-click” formats put your answer directly in front of users without requiring a click.
Key Services Include:
- Featured Snippet Optimization
- Voice Search Optimization
- Zero-Click Optimization
- People Also Ask Optimization
Best For:
Brands seeking immediate visibility in SERP features and voice-activated search results.
What is AI SEO?
AI SEO is the practice of optimizing your content to be cited, recommended, and sourced by artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. Unlike traditional SEO, which focuses on ranking in Google’s organic results, AI SEO emphasizes entity authority, content extractability, and citation signals that AI systems recognize and trust.
Entity Authority
Make your brand a recognized entity that AI systems trust and prioritize in their knowledge graphs. AI systems rely on entity recognition to determine which sources are authoritative.
Citation Signals
Strengthen proof, references, and linkable assets that AI prefers when generating answers. AI systems look for evidence that your content is trustworthy and well-sourced.
Content Extractability
Turn pages into citation-ready answers with proper structure, schema markup, and formatting. AI systems need to be able to easily extract and cite your content.
Crawl Access
Ensure GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot, and other AI crawlers can discover and index the right pages. If AI systems can't find your content, they can't cite it.
AI SEO Vs Traditional SEO
AI SEO vs Traditional SEO: Key Differences
| Aspect | Traditional SEO | AI SEO |
|---|---|---|
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Primary Goal
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Rank on Page 1 of Google
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Get cited in AI-generated answers |
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Success Metrics |
Rankings, clicks, traffic |
Citations, mentions, AI share of voice
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Optimization Focus |
Keywords, backlinks, technical
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Entity authority, structured content, citation signals
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Content Strategy |
Keyword-optimized pages |
Answer capsules, FAQ schema, comparison content |
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Crawlers Targeted
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Googlebot
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GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot, CCBot |
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Citation Source |
Google’s algorithm |
AI language models |
SEO Clarity research shows that 99.5% of AI Overview citations come from pages ranking in Google’s top 10 results (Joseph G.). This means traditional SEO and AI SEO are not mutually exclusive—they are complementary. A strong foundation in traditional SEO improves your chances of being cited by AI systems. However, traditional SEO alone is not sufficient for AI visibility. You need specific AI SEO optimizations to ensure that AI systems not only find your content but choose to cite it.
Why AI SEO matters now
Key Facts (Research-Backed)
The Scale of AI Search
ChatGPT processes 2.5 billion prompts daily, growing 17–24% month over month. Perplexity handles 780M+ queries per month with 2M+ app downloads. Google AI Overviews appear in 30–75% of searches, depending on intent. These are not niche platforms—they are mainstream search engines that are reshaping how users find information.
The Conversion Impact
AI-referred traffic converts 4.4× higher than traditional organic search. This is not just a vanity metric. Users who find your brand through AI recommendations are highly qualified, high-intent leads. They've asked a specific question, and an AI system has recommended your solution. This is powerful.
The Citation Reality
99.5% of AI citations come from pages ranking in Google's top 10 results. This means you don't need to choose between traditional SEO and AI SEO. But you do need both. Your pages need to rank well enough to be in the pool of sources AI systems consider, and then they need to be optimized to be cited.
The AI SEO Agency Approach
Most agencies treat AI SEO as a set of one-off tweaks. We run AI SEO like a repeatable system designed to earn citations across ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI Overviews, then convert that visibility into leads and revenue. We use SEO fundamentals where they help (crawlability, indexing, clarity), but every deliverable is prioritized around one outcome: your brand being cited and recommended by AI. This system begins with a discovery call and an AI visibility audit.
Discoverability
Make the right pages accessible and unambiguous for AI crawlers. Ensure GPTBot, ClaudeBot, and PerplexityBot can find and understand your content. This includes proper robots.txt configuration, llms.txt implementation, and crawl optimization.
Citability
Structure content so AI can confidently extract and cite it. This includes answer capsules, FAQ schema, comparison content, and clear entity signals. AI systems need to be able to easily understand and extract your content.
Authority
Build entity trust through proof signals, mentions, and linkable assets. Establish your brand as a recognized knowledge entity in AI systems. This includes entity optimization, schema markup, and supporting evidence.
How We Earn AI Citations
Eligibility
Ensure AI crawlers can access, understand, and index the pages that should win citations. This is the foundation. If AI systems can't find your content, nothing else matters.
Extractability
Reformat content into answer capsules, comparisons, and scoped summaries that AI can easily cite. Structure matters. AI systems prefer content that is clearly organized and easy to extract.
Entity Trust
Reinforce brand entities, schema markup, and supporting evidence that AI systems recognize and trust. Build the signals that tell AI systems your content is authoritative.
Citation Growth
Expand coverage around high-intent queries and update pages for freshness and relevance. Don't stop at one citation. Build a comprehensive strategy that gets you cited across multiple queries and platforms.
Measure and Iterate
Monitor citations and share of voice, then improve based on what AI is citing. This is ongoing. AI systems evolve, and your strategy needs to evolve with them.
Multi-Platform AI Optimization
Different AI platforms have different citation patterns and prioritization rules. We optimize for all of them.
ChatGPT / SearchGPT
Optimize for ChatGPT's citation patterns and knowledge prioritization. ChatGPT is the most widely used LLM, and getting cited here is critical. We focus on entity authority, answer capsules, and proof signals that ChatGPT trusts.
Perplexity AI
Perplexity prioritizes source diversity and credibility. We optimize for Perplexity's specific citation patterns and source worthiness signals. Perplexity users are highly engaged and research-focused.
Google AI Overviews
Get your content cited in Google's AI Overviews. We optimize for Google's specific structured data requirements and citation patterns. This is critical because AI Overviews appear in 30-75% of Google searches.
Claude (Anthropic)
Claude has unique citation patterns and prioritizes certain content structures. We optimize for Claude's specific requirements and knowledge preferences. Claude is increasingly used in enterprise and professional settings.
Google Gemini
Gemini integrates with Google's search results and has specific citation patterns. We optimize for Gemini's knowledge graph integration and citation signals. Gemini is Google's flagship AI and is deeply integrated into their ecosystem.
Featured Snippets & Voice Search
Dominate zero-click formats and voice-activated search. We optimize for Featured Snippets, People Also Ask, and voice search results. These formats put your answer directly in front of users.
AI SEO Services Tailored to Your Industry
We work with B2B, B2C, and D2C brands across industries. AI SEO strategies vary by industry because user intent, citation patterns, and competitive dynamics differ significantly.
B2B SaaS and Technology
B2B decision-makers are asking AI for software comparisons and recommendations. We target vendor comparison queries and technical documentation optimization. Our focus is on positioning your product as the recommended solution.
- Example Query: "What's the best project management tool for remote teams?"
- Our Optimization: Your product appears as the recommended solution in ChatGPT's answer.
B2C Consumer Brands
B2C users ask AI for product recommendations and buying advice. We optimize product content for AI shopping recommendations and review aggregation. Our focus is on getting your product recommended when users ask for buying guidance.
- Example Query: "What's the best [product category]?"
- Our Optimization: Your product is recommended as a top choice.
D2C and Ecommerce
D2C brands need to stand out in a crowded market. We structure your catalog data so AI assistants recommend your products. Our focus is on product comparison optimization and shopping intent capture.
- Example Query: "Best [product] for [use case]?"
- Our Optimization: Your product is featured prominently in AI-generated buying guides.
Healthcare and Wellness
87% of healthcare searches trigger AI responses. We balance AI visibility with HIPAA compliance, ensuring your practice appears in health-related AI answers while maintaining regulatory standards. Our focus is on patient education and medical entity authority.
- Example Query: "What are the best treatments for [condition]?"
- Our Optimization: Your practice is cited as a trusted medical source.
Financial Services and Fintech
Financial institutions need AI visibility while respecting compliance requirements (SOC 2, Bar rules, financial regulations). We build trust signals AI systems recognize. Our focus is on compliance-first optimization and financial entity authority.
- Example Query: "Which fintech platforms are best for [use case]?"
- Our Optimization: Your service is recommended as a trusted financial solution.
A Proven Methodology for AI Search Visibility
Our process is designed to systematically build your AI visibility from discovery through ongoing optimization.
Phase 1 — Discovery & AI SEO Strategy Call (1–2 weeks)
We understand your business, target audience, competitive landscape, and where AI recommendations influence buying decisions. We ask the right questions to build a comprehensive strategy.
Deliverables:
- Strategy brief
- Competitive landscape analysis
- Agreed success metrics
Phase 2: AI Visibility Audit (1–2 weeks)
We analyze your current presence across ChatGPT, Perplexity, AI Overviews, Claude, and other platforms. We identify gaps, opportunities, and competitive threats.
Deliverables:
- AI visibility report
- Competitor analysis
- Opportunity matrix
- Citation frequency baseline
Phase 3: Strategy & Roadmap (1–2 weeks)
We develop a comprehensive AI SEO strategy with target platforms, content priorities, and success metrics. We create a prioritized roadmap that focuses on quick wins first.
Deliverables:
- AI SEO strategy document
- 90-day roadmap
- KPI framework
- Content prioritization matrix
Phase 4: Technical Implementation (2–4 weeks)
We implement schema markup, configure AI crawler access, create llms.txt, and optimize site architecture. This is the foundation that enables AI systems to find and understand your content.
Deliverables:
- Schema implementation
- robots.txt updates
- llms.txt configuration
- Technical documentation
Phase 5: Content Optimization (4–8 weeks)
We optimize existing content and create new AI-ready assets with answer capsules and citation triggers. We restructure your content to be extractable and citable by AI systems.
Deliverables:
- Optimized content
- New AI-ready assets
- Editorial guidelines
- Topical authority map
Phase 6: Monitoring & Optimization (Ongoing)
We continuously monitor your AI visibility, track citations, and optimize based on performance data. AI systems evolve, and your strategy needs to evolve with them.
Deliverables:
- Monthly AI visibility reports
- Optimization recommendations
- Quarterly strategy reviews
Why Leading Brands Trust Our AI SEO Services
AI SEO Specialization
We specialize exclusively in AI SEO. We don't dilute our expertise by trying to be everything to everyone. We focus on one thing: making your brand visible in the age of AI.
Platform Expertise
We build dedicated strategies for ChatGPT, Perplexity, AI Overviews, Claude, Gemini, and other platforms. Each platform has unique citation patterns and requirements. We optimize for all of them.
Measurement-First Approach
We track citation frequency, share of voice, sentiment, and AI referral impact. We provide monthly AI visibility reporting and quarterly strategy reviews. You'll see exactly where your brand appears in AI search results.
Proven Results
We have a track record of helping brands get cited by AI platforms. Our case studies show real results: increased AI referral traffic, higher conversion rates, and measurable revenue impact.
The Real Difference Between In-House Teams, Other Agencies, and Start Ranking
Feature
AI SEO Specialization
Platform Coverage
Citation Tracking
KPIs
Speed
Tools
Industry Expertise
Proof of Results
Specialized
All major platforms
Advanced proprietary tracking
Specific (citations, share of voice, revenue)
Agile, 90-day roadmap
Proprietary + premium stack
Deep (B2B, B2C, D2C, Healthcare, Fintech)
Verified client case studies
In-House Team
Limited
1-2 platforms
Manual or basic
Vague
Slow, process-heavy
Limited
Limited
Anecdotal
Other Agencies
Generalist (AI + SEO + PPC)
2-3 platforms
Basic tools
Generic
Faster, generic
Mixed quality
Broad but shallow
Generic examples
Feature
In-House Team
Other Agencies
AI SEO Specialization
Specialized
Limited
Generalist (AI + SEO + PPC)
Platform Coverage
All major platforms
1-2 platforms
2-3 platforms
Citation Tracking
Advanced proprietary tracking
Manual or basic
Basic tools
KPIs
Specific (citations, share of voice, revenue)
Vague
Generic
Speed
Agile, 90-day roadmap
Slow, process-heavy
Faster, generic
Tools
Proprietary + premium stack
Limited
Mixed quality
Industry Expertise
Deep (B2B, B2C, D2C, Healthcare, Fintech)
Limited
Broad but shallow
Proof of Results
Verified client case studies
Anecdotal
Generic examples
Measurable AI Visibility Impact
AI SEO is not one thing—it’s two distinct but complementary practices. Understanding the difference is critical
to building a comprehensive visibility strategy.
Luxury Lifestyle Brand
Challenge
Despite high-quality branding, the company struggled with organic reach. Product pages were buried in search results, and they lacked data on which keywords actually drove sales.
Approach
- Used ML tools to uncover high-intent, long-tail keywords ideal customers were using.
- Leveraged GenAI to identify trending topics to capture buyers early in their journey.
- Applied AI recommendations to optimize headings, meta descriptions, and internal links.
- Ran continuous AI monitoring of competitor keyword gaps and backlink shifts.
Results
Home Improvement Brand
Challenge
Visibility was minimal for this premium company. Local competitors dominated high-intent searches, causing them to miss out on ready-to-buy customers in key areas.
Approach
- Targeted specific local phrases like "double glazing Doncaster" and "windows Brighton."
- Used AI to scan competitors for content gaps, filling them with targeted pages and FAQs.
- Implemented advanced schema to boost visibility in Google’s Local Map Pack.
- Simplified quote forms and added trust signals to stop user drop-off.
Results
Frequently Asked Questions
About AI SEO
AI SEO is the practice of optimizing your content to be cited and recommended by AI language models like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. Unlike traditional SEO, which targets Google rankings, AI SEO focuses on making your brand the authoritative source that AI systems trust and cite in their answers.
Traditional SEO targets rankings on Google. AI SEO targets citations in AI-generated answers. While they share some foundational principles (crawlability, authority), they require different optimization strategies. Traditional SEO focuses on keywords and backlinks; AI SEO focuses on entity authority and content extractability.
Ideally, yes. Our research shows 99.5% of AI citations come from pages ranking in Google’s top 10. This means traditional SEO provides the foundation for AI SEO. However, traditional SEO alone is not sufficient for AI visibility. You need specific AI SEO optimizations to ensure AI systems cite your content.
Technical improvements can impact visibility within weeks. Content optimization typically shows lift in 60–90 days, with compounding gains over 6–12 months. Most clients see their first AI citations within 4–6 weeks of implementation.
Yes. We offer platform-specific optimization services for ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Claude, Gemini, and other platforms. Each platform has unique citation patterns, and we optimize for all of them.
We support B2B, B2C, and D2C brands across industries, including SaaS, healthcare, ecommerce, financial services, and professional services. Strategy is tailored to industry-specific intent patterns and compliance requirements.
Citation frequency, share of voice, sentiment, AI referral traffic quality, and conversions. We provide monthly reports showing exactly where your brand appears in AI search results and how that’s impacting your business.
If your pages aren’t ranking in Google’s top 10, they’re unlikely to be cited by AI systems. In this case, you may need to improve your traditional SEO foundation first. We offer Hybrid SEO services that combine traditional SEO with AI SEO for comprehensive visibility.
Yes. AI platforms evolve constantly. We provide continuous monitoring, reporting, and iterative optimization. Your AI visibility is a long-term asset that requires ongoing management.
Pricing depends on scope, industry, and competition level. Most programs focus on high-intent pages first to deliver ROI quickly. We provide custom quotes after the strategy call. Typical engagements range from $3,000–$7,500/month.
Also Need to Improve Your Google Rankings?
AI SEO is powerful, but it’s most effective when built on a foundation of strong traditional SEO. If your pages aren’t ranking well on Google, they’re unlikely to be cited by AI systems. If you need to improve both your Google rankings and your AI visibility, our Hybrid SEO service is the comprehensive solution. Hybrid SEO combines traditional SEO fundamentals with AI SEO optimization for complete visibility.
AI SEO (This Service)
- Focus: AI & Answer Engine visibility only
- Best For: Brands with existing Google authority
- Includes: GEO & AEO optimization
Hybrid SEO (Comprehensive)
- Focus: Google rankings + AI & Answer Engine visibility
- Best For: Brands needing a complete visibility strategy
- Includes: Traditional SEO + GEO + AEO optimization
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