How to Get Cited on AI Search Engines
The AI Visibility Funnel
Show up in AI answers.
Be Found in AI Answers
Show up in AI answers by uncovering prompts, monitoring coverage, and building consistent brand visibility.
Build authority with AI & users.
Prove Your Authority
Strengthen authority signals so AI engines and users cite your brand as the trusted choice.
Fix visibility issues → Win citations.
Fix Gaps, Win Citations
Close visibility gaps with audits, optimize citations, and convert AI-driven trust into measurable growth.
AI Visibility Framework
The CITE Framework™ for AI Success
Apply these principles to dominate AI visibility in your industry
Pro Tips from Our AI SEO Team
AI systems cite neutral, factual sources—not promotional content. Your "Why Choose Us" page won't get cited, but your "Complete Guide to [Industry Topic]" will. Build a content library specifically designed for citations: category definitions, comparison guides, industry statistics, how-to tutorials, and glossaries. These reference-style assets drive 80-90% of AI citations while promotional content drives <5%.
AI systems trust three authority types: your own site (if authoritative), third-party coverage about you, and community validation. The winning formula combines all three: (1) Build authoritative content on your domain, (2) Earn press mentions and guest posts, (3) Cultivate genuine community presence (Reddit, Quora). Companies with all three get cited 6-8x more than those with just one authority signal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AI Visibility Funnel?
The AI Visibility Funnel is a 3-stage framework: Be Found (show up in AI answers), Prove Authority (build trust signals), and Fix Gaps (optimize for citations). It provides a systematic approach to getting your brand cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and other AI search engines.
How do I monitor my brand's AI visibility?
Track prompt mentions across multiple AI platforms, monitor brand visibility index over time, analyze cross-engine coverage (how consistently you appear across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, etc.), and benchmark your share of voice against competitors for key queries.
What are the 9 pillars of the AI Visibility Framework?
The framework covers: Traditional SEO (foundation), AI Search Optimization (AI-specific tactics), Paid Search Visibility (ads), LLM Answer SEO (citation optimization), Authority SEO (credibility signals), Community SEO (forums/discussions), Parasite SEO (high-authority platforms), Platform SEO (social channels), and Visibility Engineering (technical optimization).
What's the difference between GEO audits and traditional SEO audits?
GEO audits specifically examine factors that influence AI citations: content structure for extraction, authority signals AI systems recognize, PR and earned media coverage, UGC mentions, and on-page elements that help AI parse and cite your content. Traditional SEO audits focus primarily on Google ranking factors.
How do I build authority signals for AI search?
Build authority through domain citations (mentions on authoritative sites), link citations analysis (quality over quantity), brand sentiment tracking (positive mentions), competitor benchmarking (share of voice), and consistent brand messaging across all platforms AI systems reference.
What is Community SEO and why does it matter?
Community SEO involves building presence in forums, Q&A sites, and discussion platforms (Reddit, Quora, industry forums) where AI systems frequently source information. AI often cites community discussions as they represent authentic human perspectives and real-world experience.
How does Parasite SEO fit into AI visibility?
Parasite SEO means publishing on high-authority platforms (Medium, LinkedIn, industry publications) that AI systems already trust. Content on these platforms often gets cited by AI even when your main domain doesn't. It's a fast path to AI visibility while building your own domain authority.
How long until I see results from AI visibility optimization?
Initial visibility improvements (appearing in AI answers) can occur within 2-4 weeks. Building meaningful authority signals takes 2-3 months. Achieving consistent citation across AI platforms typically requires 4-6 months of systematic funnel execution with ongoing optimization based on weekly updates.
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