SEO in the Age of AI Search
ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Reddit, YouTube, LinkedIn, this is the new visibility battleground.
The SEO game has changed. Here's how to win.
Traditional SEO
The classic foundation every marketer starts with.
Build strong fundamentals with keywords, links, and structure.
AI Search Optimization
Optimize to be selected by AI, not just crawled by bots.
Format content to match how AI engines rank.
Paid Search Visibility
Buy instant attention, but it disappears once the budget ends.
Use ads for fast reach, budget controls longevity.
LLM Answer SEO
Be the source that ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity cite.
Write content LLMs can retrieve, cite, and summarize.
Brand Authority SEO
Build indirect trust through what others say about you.
Let others build your authority through trusted mentions.
Community SEO
Influence the answers given in real conversations.
Be where real questions are asked and answered.
Parasite SEO
Rank fast using high-authority external publishing platforms.
Rank fast using high-authority external publishing platforms.
Platform SEO
Tailor your strategy to fit each platform's internal engine.
Optimize for internal search engines on major platforms.
Topic Domination
Own the full conversation across all layers and surfaces.
Own your niche across AI and human discovery layers.
You scale visibility, build machine-trust, and control the conversation across every channel that influences modern discovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 9 types of modern SEO?
Traditional SEO, AI Search Optimization, Paid Search Visibility, LLM Answer SEO, Brand Authority SEO, Community SEO, Parasite SEO, Platform SEO, and Topic Domination. Each addresses a different aspect of how people and AI systems discover, evaluate, and recommend brands.
What is LLM Answer SEO?
LLM Answer SEO optimizes content to be retrieved, cited, and summarized by AI systems like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. It requires structured content, clear answers, authoritative signals, and formats that AI can easily extract and quote in responses.
How does Community SEO work?
Community SEO builds presence in forums, Q&A sites, and discussion platforms (Reddit, Quora, industry forums) where both humans and AI systems source information. Authentic participation creates mentions that influence AI answers and build brand authority organically.
What is Parasite SEO?
Parasite SEO leverages high-authority third-party platforms (Medium, LinkedIn, industry publications) to rank content quickly. These platforms already have trust with search engines and AI—content published there can rank faster than content on your own domain while you build authority.
Why is Platform SEO important?
Each platform (YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, Amazon) has its own internal search algorithm. Platform SEO optimizes content for these specific engines. YouTube SEO differs from Google SEO—titles, descriptions, and engagement signals matter differently on each platform.
What is Topic Domination?
Topic Domination means owning the entire conversation around your niche across all discovery layers—traditional search, AI answers, social platforms, communities, and publications. It's the ultimate goal: when anyone asks about your topic, you're the comprehensive authority everywhere.
How do I prioritize these 9 types?
Start with Traditional SEO (foundation) and LLM Answer SEO (emerging opportunity). Add Platform SEO for channels where your audience lives. Layer Community SEO for authentic authority. Build toward Topic Domination as you gain traction. Paid Search fills gaps while organic grows.
Can I succeed with just Traditional SEO?
Increasingly, no. Traditional SEO remains necessary but insufficient. AI-driven search is growing rapidly—ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI Overviews are capturing search intent before users reach traditional results. Brands relying only on Traditional SEO will lose visibility as AI search expands.
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