AI Search Optimization · Honest GEO

When someone asks ChatGPT or Perplexity for the best tool in your category — are they mentioning you?

Probably not. We fix that for SaaS tools that are technically excellent but invisible to AI recommendation systems. Structured content, entity positioning, and distribution across the sources AI models actually crawl. We also tell you when GEO won't work for your category — and what to do instead.

400M+
weekly ChatGPT users asking for product recommendations
13%
of Google searches now show AI Overviews
88%
of AI-cited URLs don't rank in Google's top 10
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How it works

Four steps. Three months. Lasting results.

i.
Audit & baseline
We test 15–20 category queries across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and Gemini. You get a documented baseline of exactly where you stand — and where your competitors do.
ii.
Entity & technical build
Schema markup, llms.txt, entity disambiguation across Wikidata, GitHub, Crunchbase, and G2. The infrastructure AI models need to recognize and recommend you.
iii.
Content & distribution
Comparison articles, tutorials, and community presence across Dev.to, Reddit, Quora, and review platforms — the exact sources AI crawlers index and trust.
iv.
Measure & report
Monthly citation tracking across all engines. You see exactly when and where AI models start recommending you, with competitive positioning data.
Scope

What we don't do

AIOptim does one thing: get your product into the recommendation responses of AI models. We're not a generalist agency. Here's what's outside our scope — and what to do about it.

Not us
  • ✗ Google SEO / organic search rankings
  • ✗ Paid ads (Google, Reddit, Meta, LinkedIn)
  • ✗ Social media management or posting
  • ✗ Cold email outreach
  • ✗ Product Hunt or Reddit launches
  • ✗ Influencer or creator partnerships
  • ✗ Brand design or visual identity
  • ✗ App store optimization (ASO)
What we do
  • ✓ AI visibility audit across 4 models
  • ✓ Schema markup (Organization, Product, FAQ)
  • ✓ llms.txt + robots.txt + sitemap
  • ✓ Entity profiles (Wikidata, LinkedIn, X)
  • ✓ Comparison content targeting your category
  • ✓ Distribution on AI-crawled sources
  • ✓ Monthly citation measurement
  • ✓ Honest reporting on what worked and what didn't

Need the things on the left? We're happy to refer you to specialists. The point is to be clear about what we're good at, not to upsell you on everything.

Pricing

Starts at $999 + $499/month

Single Tool
$499 /mo
+ $999 one-time setup
  • Full AI visibility audit
  • Technical GEO implementation
  • Content creation (4 articles/mo)
  • Distribution across AI-crawled channels
  • Monthly ranking report
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Portfolio
$1,500 /mo
+ $2,500 one-time setup
  • Everything in Single Tool, for up to 5 products
  • Cross-category entity strategy
  • Priority content distribution
  • Dedicated strategy reviews
  • Quarterly competitive intelligence
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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is this just SEO? +

No. Traditional SEO targets Google search rankings. AIOptim targets AI model recommendations (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini). The correlation between Google ranking and AI recommendations is only 0.034 — they're completely different systems requiring different optimization.

How fast are results? +

Honest answer: we don't know for sure until we measure. Perplexity is the fastest — it browses the web in real-time, so citations often appear in 2-6 weeks. ChatGPT and Claude take 2-4 months because they retrain on slower cycles. Google AI Overviews: 4-8 weeks. We run a baseline audit before starting, then re-measure at month 3 and month 6. We publish honest results — including cases where GEO doesn't move the needle.

Is this manipulative? +

No. We use legitimate tactics: structured data, honest comparison content, entity profiles, and real community presence. We never use fake reviews, astroturfing, or fabricated data. Everything we do would survive a manual review by any AI team. Read the YepIts.ai case study for an honest report on what we actually shipped.

What if I already do SEO? +

Great — you have a foundation. But 88% of URLs cited by AI models don't rank in Google's top 10. Your SEO work isn't enough for AI visibility. We complement your existing SEO with AI-specific optimization. Our work is additive, not a replacement.

Do you guarantee results? +

Honest answer: no, and any agency that does is lying. We guarantee the work: audits, technical implementation, content creation, and distribution. AI models are black boxes we can't control. Our methodology is based on the Princeton GEO research (Aggarwal et al. 2024) and what works for similar SaaS tools. Some categories respond faster than others. We'll tell you honestly if your category is a poor fit and what to do instead.

Can I cancel anytime? +

Yes. Monthly billing, no contracts. Cancel anytime. The technical work we've implemented (schema, entity profiles, content) stays live permanently — you keep the infrastructure even if you stop the monthly service.

What if GEO doesn't work for my category? +

We'll tell you during the free audit. Some categories are GEO-friendly (lots of AI-asked "best X" queries, mature schema patterns) and some aren't (niche B2B tools where users don't ask AI for recommendations). We won't take your money if we don't think we can move the needle. If GEO isn't right for you, we tell you what channel probably is.

Free — no commitment — even if GEO isn't right for you

Find out if AI models are
recommending your competitors.

Free 48-hour audit. We tell you what's broken, what would actually move the needle, and whether GEO is right for your category. No sales calls, and no charge if we can't help.

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