Is Your Website Visible to
AI Search?
Over 40% of knowledge workers use AI search daily. Find out if ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude can find and cite your content — in 30 seconds.
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How AI Search Actually Works
Traditional search ranks pages. AI search reads them, synthesizes answers, and decides who gets credited. The rules are different.
User Asks a Question
Instead of typing keywords, people ask ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Google AI full questions — "What CRM is best for a 10-person sales team?"
AI Reads & Synthesizes
The AI scans thousands of pages, extracts structured data (schemas, FAQs, metadata), and assembles a single answer — not a list of links.
Sources Get Cited — or Skipped
Pages with structured content get cited as sources. Pages without it get read but never credited. You trained the AI for free.
The bottom line: AEO (AI Engine Optimization) is the practice of structuring your content so AI platforms can extract, understand, and cite it. Think of it as SEO for the age of answers — instead of ranking on page one, you're getting quoted in the answer itself.
12-Point AI Readiness Check
Each check targets a specific signal that AI platforms look for when deciding whether to cite your content.
AEO Signals
- llms.txt
A manifest file that tells AI crawlers exactly what to index — without it, they have to guess what matters.
- BreadcrumbList Schema
Gives AI a map of your site hierarchy so it can place your content in context.
- Organization Schema
Establishes your brand identity — name, logo, social profiles — so AI knows who you are.
- FAQ Schema
Pre-formatted Q&A pairs that AI engines can directly extract and quote in answers.
- Article Schema
Tells AI this is editorial content with an author, date, and headline — not a product page or footer.
- Canonical URL
Prevents AI from splitting your authority across duplicate pages. One URL, one citation.
- Meta Description
Often used verbatim by AI as the summary when citing your page. 160 characters that matter.
Technical SEO
- robots.txt
Controls which crawlers can access your site. Misconfigured? AI can't even read your content.
- Sitemap
A complete index of your pages. Without it, AI crawlers may miss entire sections of your site.
- Open Graph Image
The visual preview when your page is shared or cited. No image = lower click-through from AI results.
- HTTPS
AI platforms deprioritize insecure pages. SSL is table stakes for both trust and visibility.
- Page Load (TTFB)
Slow pages get abandoned by crawlers mid-fetch. Fast response = complete indexing.
After Your Audit
The audit shows you where you stand. Here's how to move forward.
Understand Your Gaps
Your report breaks down exactly which AI signals are missing and why they matter. Most sites fail on structured data — the invisible markup that AI engines depend on.
Prioritize What Moves the Needle
Not every check carries equal weight. Adding FAQ Schema and fixing your meta descriptions often has more impact than chasing a perfect TTFB score.
Implement the Changes
Use our comprehensive AEO Guide to implement each recommendation step by step. Most fixes — adding FAQ Schema, improving meta descriptions, creating an llms.txt file — can be done in a single afternoon.