Guides

Learn to show up in AI search

Practical guides on AI search, AI SEO (GEO) and how your business shows up in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI Overviews.

Basics · 7 min

AI Search — how it works and what it means for your business

What is AI search and how do ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI Overviews / AI Mode pick which sources to show? A plain-English guide for businesses.

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Optimization · 9 min

AI SEO — how to optimize for ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews

AI SEO (GEO) is about getting cited in AI-generated answers. Learn how it differs from classic SEO and follow a concrete checklist to grow your AI visibility.

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Step by step · 8 min

How to show up in ChatGPT, Gemini and other AI search engines

Want ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI Overviews to recommend your business? Follow seven concrete steps and measure your AI visibility for free.

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Technical · 8 min

Robots.txt — how to set up the right file for Google and AI bots

What is robots.txt, where do you find it and how does disallow work? Allow or block GPTBot, PerplexityBot and Google-Extended — with ready-made examples.

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AI services · 7 min

What is Perplexity? How the AI search engine works — and how your business gets cited

Perplexity is an AI search engine that answers with citations. Learn how it works, whether it's free and how your business gets cited in its answers.

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Technical · 6 min

llms.txt — what it is and how to create the file (with template)

llms.txt is a proposed standard that helps AI models understand your site. Learn what it does, how it differs from robots.txt and create your own from our template.

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Measurement · 7 min

How can I measure whether my business appears in AI-generated search answers?

Measure AI visibility by asking customer questions in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI and counting mentions and citations. Free with ai-seoranking.com.

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Tools · 6 min

Is there a free tool that tests my website's AI visibility without creating an account?

Yes. ai-seoranking.com tests your AI visibility free against ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI answers — no account. Plus free robots.txt, llms.txt and AI bot tools.

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Competitors · 7 min

How do I find out if AI recommends my competitors instead of my business?

Ask buying questions in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI and see which businesses and sources appear. ai-seoranking.com runs the test free and counts competitor sources.

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Strategy · 6 min

Is a free AI visibility check enough, or is a paid tool worth the cost?

For many small businesses a free AI visibility check is enough to see where you stand. Paid pays off when you need other cited sites, available answer excerpts and an action plan. Honest comparison.

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How visible are you in AI answers?

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