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AI assistants are becoming a front door to the web. Here’s how they choose what to show — and how to make sure your brand is part of the answer.

Essential guide

How to get found in AI search

The core principles behind visibility in AI-generated answers.

01

Understand how AI answers are built

Most AI search tools retrieve web pages relevant to a prompt, then summarise them into an answer with citations. Being retrievable and quotable is the goal.

  • Strong SEO increases the chance of retrieval
  • Clear passages are easier to quote
  • Answers vary by prompt and over time
Related service: AI Search Optimization
02

Make your brand a clear entity

AI tools are more confident recommending brands they can clearly identify. Consistent facts about who you are and what you do reduce confusion.

  • Use Organisation schema with sameAs links
  • Keep business profiles consistent
  • Write a clear, factual About page
Related service: Entity Optimization
03

Write answer-first content

Put the direct answer near the top, then add depth. Use descriptive headings, lists and tables so each section can stand on its own.

  • Lead with a concise definition or answer
  • Use specific numbers and examples
  • Add FAQs that reflect real customer questions
Related service: Answer Engine Optimization
04

Earn mentions beyond your own website

AI answers often rely on third-party sources — reviews, comparisons, industry publications and forums. Your reputation elsewhere shapes what AI says about you.

  • Identify which sources AI tools cite in your niche
  • Pursue coverage in those publications
  • Encourage genuine reviews on trusted platforms
Related service: Generative Engine Optimization
05

Track AI visibility deliberately

Traditional analytics barely show AI visibility. Define the prompts that matter to your business and test them regularly across platforms.

  • Build a list of 30–100 buyer prompts
  • Record mentions, citations and accuracy
  • Re-test monthly or quarterly
Related service: AI Search Audit

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