AI Search Optimization for ChatGPT, Gemini & Perplexity — Learn how we get you cited →

AI SEO Agency That Gets You Cited and Recommended by AI

AI search optimization for US businesses that want to show up where buyers now ask: ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, AI Mode, Gemini, Perplexity and Copilot. We combine proven SEO with answer engine and generative engine optimization, then track every citation so you can see it working.

  • ChatGPT
  • Google AI Overviews
  • Google AI Mode
  • Perplexity
  • Gemini
  • Free AI visibility audit in 48 hours
  • Citations verified in SEMrush and GSC
  • Month-to-month, no lock-in
8,119AI citations a month
for one Dexora client
120KGenerative AI impressions
in 3 months (GSC)
900Mweekly ChatGPT users
(OpenAI, Feb 2026)
2B+monthly users of Google
AI Overviews
50+client businesses cited
or named by AI
From $700per month after setup,
no long-term contract

Get a free AI visibility audit

Tell us about your business and we will send a free AI visibility audit within 48 hours: what ChatGPT, Google AI and Perplexity say about you, who they recommend instead and the exact fixes in priority order.

  • AI crawler access, robots.txt and llms.txt
  • Schema, entity signals and Business Profile
  • Prompt tests across ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity
  • Your Generative AI data from Search Console
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Search changed. Most websites did not.

An AI-written answer now sits above the organic results on a large share of Google searches, and hundreds of millions of people ask ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity for advice every week. These tools name specific businesses, quote specific pages and send fewer, better-qualified clicks to the sources they trust.

Most business websites were built only for blue-link rankings. Their answers are buried, their facts conflict across the web and AI crawlers are sometimes blocked by accident. The result is a business that ranks on Google but is invisible, or described wrongly, in the answers buyers actually read. An AI SEO agency fixes that, without giving up the Google traffic you already have.

Two people planning an AI SEO strategy at a table with laptops

We do not replace SEO with AI tricks. We make strong SEO visible to AI.

How we approach AI SEO
2B+monthly users of Google AI Overviews, in more than 200 countries (Alphabet, 2025)
900Mweekly active ChatGPT users (OpenAI, February 2026)
8% vs 15%Google visits with a click on a regular result, with and without an AI summary (Pew, 2025)
+91%more paid clicks and 35% more organic clicks for brands cited in AI Overviews (Seer Interactive)

Sources: OpenAI (900M weekly ChatGPT users, Feb 2026); Alphabet Q2 2025 earnings call (2B+ monthly AI Overviews users); Pew Research Center, July 2025 (900 US adults, March 2025 browsing data); Seer Interactive, Sept 2025 (3,119 queries, 42 organisations); Adobe Analytics, Jan 2026 (US retail, 2025 holiday season).

What our AI SEO service includes

Every deliverable is implemented, verified and monitored by us, not handed to you as a to-do list.

01

AI crawler access

  • Googlebot, Bingbot, OAI-SearchBot
  • PerplexityBot and ClaudeBot rules
  • llms.txt where it helps
  • Firewall and CDN bot settings
02

Answer engine optimization

  • Answer-first page structure
  • Question-led headings
  • FAQPage and HowTo where valid
  • Statistics, quotes and sources
03

Generative engine optimization

  • Prompts buyers really use
  • Share of voice vs competitors
  • Mentions on trusted sites
  • Recommendation-ready pages
04

Entity and brand signals

  • Organization and Service schema
  • sameAs links to real profiles
  • Google Business Profile and Bing Places
  • Wrong AI facts traced and fixed
05

Technical and on-page SEO

  • Core Web Vitals and speed
  • Indexing and crawl fixes
  • Internal linking
  • Content gaps and refreshes
06

AI citation reporting

  • SEMrush AI Visibility citations
  • Search Console Generative AI data
  • ChatGPT traffic in GA4
  • Monthly report with next steps

Three channels. One foundation.

Buyers find businesses in three places now. We build the foundation once and it feeds all three.

01

Google organic results

Still the largest source of website traffic for most businesses, and the index that Google AI Overviews and AI Mode are built on.

  • Technical health
  • Content that ranks
  • Authority and links
02

Google Maps and local results

For local businesses, the Maps 3-pack and Business Profile are also the strongest local signals AI assistants use.

  • Business Profile optimised
  • Reviews and citations
  • Location pages
03

AI answers

ChatGPT, AI Overviews, AI Mode, Gemini, Perplexity and Copilot now quote pages and name businesses directly in their answers.

  • Answer-first content
  • Entity and brand signals
  • Citation tracking

AI search optimization: the 2026 guide

How AI search works, what AEO and GEO mean, what actually gets a business cited and how to measure it.

Woman reviewing search and AI visibility charts on a laptop
8,119AI citations a month
for one Dexora client

What is AI search optimization?

AI search optimization, often called AI SEO, is the work of making your business visible inside AI-generated answers, not only in the links below them. It covers Google AI Overviews and AI Mode, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot and voice assistants.

It has two parts that share one foundation:

You need both. An answer that quotes your content but recommends a competitor does not win you the customer.

Does AI search optimization replace traditional SEO?

No. Google states there are no additional requirements to appear in AI Overviews or AI Mode: a page must be indexed and eligible to show a snippet. Its AI features issue several related searches behind the scenes, a technique Google calls query fan-out, and build answers from pages that rank for those sub-questions. ChatGPT, Perplexity and Copilot also search the web before many answers.

That means crawlability, speed, useful content and authority are still the foundation. AI SEO adds what traditional SEO often skips: answer-first structure, entity consistency, mentions on the sources AI relies on, OpenAI and Bing crawler coverage and citation tracking. We run both together in every campaign.

How AI systems decide which businesses to cite and recommend

  1. Access. Crawlers such as Googlebot, Bingbot, OAI-SearchBot and PerplexityBot must be able to reach your pages. Blocked crawlers mean no citations.
  2. Retrieval. The AI searches for the question and its sub-questions. Pages that rank for those searches are the candidates.
  3. Extraction. It lifts passages that make sense on their own: direct answers, lists, tables and definitions.
  4. Trust. It prefers sources with specific facts, named expertise and consistent information across the web.
  5. Consensus. For recommendations, it looks for businesses that several independent sources describe in the same way.

Research from Princeton and partners, presented at KDD 2024, found that adding statistics, expert quotations and cited sources improved visibility in AI answers by up to 40%, while keyword stuffing made it worse.

How each AI platform differs

PlatformWhat it relies on mostWhere to learn more
Google AI Overviews and AI ModeGoogle index, snippets, Business ProfileAI Overviews guide
ChatGPTLive search via third-party providers, OAI-SearchBot, trusted mentionsChatGPT SEO
PerplexityIts own searches, recent and well-referenced pagesLLM SEO guide
Microsoft CopilotBing index and Bing PlacesWhy engines differ
GeminiGoogle index and Knowledge GraphAEO vs GEO vs SEO

Case study: from near zero to 8,119 AI citations a month

Keentel Engineering, a US power systems engineering firm, came to us with deep technical expertise and very little search or AI visibility.

  • We rebuilt service pages in answer-first format, with clear technical explanations, standards and project proof
  • Implemented Organization, Service and FAQPage schema and fixed crawler access
  • Earned authority through industry links and mentions

The result: ranking keywords grew from 81 to more than 1,200, Domain Rating grew from zero to 70, and the site now earns 8,119 AI citations a month across ChatGPT and Google AI, confirmed in SEMrush AI Visibility and Search Console, ranking ahead of NERC and IEEE for key topics. Read the full case study.

How we measure AI search optimization

  • Search Console: Generative AI impressions and clicks from AI Overviews and AI Mode
  • SEMrush AI Visibility: citations across ChatGPT, AI Mode, AI Overviews and Gemini, with the pages cited
  • Prompt tests: how often you are named for the prompts that matter, tested several times on each platform
  • GA4: AI referral visits, including ChatGPT visits tagged utm_source=chatgpt.com, and the leads they produce
  • Google rankings and Maps, so you can see the whole picture in one report

Testing ChatGPT by hand once is unreliable because answers vary, so we report trends from consistent tool data and repeated prompt tests. See how to track your brand in AI search.

How long AI search optimization takes

Most clients see their first Generative AI impressions in Search Console within 4 to 8 weeks of the technical and content fixes. AI Overviews citations often appear within 6 weeks on well-built sites, and ChatGPT and Perplexity citations usually show within 8 to 12 weeks. Brand recommendations take longer, typically 3 to 6 months, because they depend on mentions and reviews across the web. Growth starts slowly and then compounds: every answer you are cited in makes the next one more likely.

How we run an AI SEO campaign

Implementation in the first 4 to 6 weeks, then monthly growth and reporting.

  1. 1Week 1

    AI visibility audit

    Crawler access, schema, entity signals, content structure, prompt tests and your Search Console Generative AI baseline.

  2. 2Week 2-6

    Foundation

    Crawler and technical fixes, schema, answer-first rewrites of priority pages and brand facts aligned everywhere.

  3. 3Month 2-3

    Content and mentions

    New answer and recommendation pages, plus mentions, reviews and links on the sources AI relies on.

  4. 4Month 3+

    Track and compound

    Monthly citations, prompts, AI traffic and leads reported, with new questions and sources added every month.

AI SEO pricing

A one-off implementation project, then a simple monthly plan. The audit is always free.

AI search setup

$800 to $1,500 one-off

Audit and implementation: crawler access, schema, entity signals and content restructuring.

  • Full AI visibility audit
  • Schema and crawler fixes
  • Answer-first rewrite of key pages
  • Search Console AI baseline

Monthly AI search

From $700 /month

Citation tracking, new content optimisation and reporting every month.

  • AEO and GEO work each month
  • Citations tracked by platform
  • Prompt tests and share of voice
  • Monthly report and call

SEO + AI search

Custom

For companies that want Google SEO, local SEO and AI search run as one programme.

  • Full SEO and AI strategy
  • Content, links and digital PR
  • Multi-location or national
  • Dedicated strategist

All prices in USD. The free audit shows exactly what your site needs before you spend anything. No 12-month contracts.

What makes Dexora different

Dexora Digital compared with a typical SEO agency and doing it yourself.

Dexora AI SEO compared with a typical SEO agency and DIY
What you getDexora AI SEOTypical SEO agencyDo it yourself
AI citation monitoring (SEMrush AI Visibility)Monthly reportRarely offeredPaid tools needed
Verified results with screenshotsEvery clientTestimonials onlyN/A
AI crawler and Bing coverageStandardRarely includedTechnical barrier
Answer-first content and schemaDone for youSometimesNeeds skills and time
Prompt tests and share of voiceMonthlyNoManual and inconsistent
Who does the workThe founder and core teamAn account managerYou
ContractMonth to monthOften 12 monthsN/A

Is AI SEO right for you?

We do our best work with businesses that have real expertise and want to be found for it.

A strong fit if you

  • Run an established US business with real expertise
  • Want visibility in Google and AI answers together
  • Can share numbers, case studies and expert input
  • Want results verified in real tools
  • Think in quarters, not days

Probably not a fit if you

  • Want hundreds of AI-written pages fast
  • Need guaranteed AI mentions next week
  • Want fake reviews or hidden prompts
  • Cannot make changes to your website
  • Only want the cheapest possible package

Trusted by 500+ businesses

Engineering firms, SaaS companies, law firms, home services and local businesses across the US.

What business owners say about us

Trusted by businesses across the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and Finland.

"Dexora Digital took over our SEO, website development, and digital marketing in early 2025 and delivered outstanding results. The new pages they created are professionally designed, SEO-focused, and highly effective at converting visitors into quality leads. Our content now generates over 8,000 AI citations per month."

Sonny Patel
Sonny Patel PECEO, Keentel Engineering

"Great experience from start to finish. The quality of the monthly local SEO, GEO, and AEO work is outstanding, and everything is handled with care and expertise. Communication is clear and professional. I genuinely enjoy collaborating with them and appreciate their long-term, results-driven approach. Highly recommended."

Julie Slagt
Julie SlagtAlpha Strategies Agency

"It is a pleasure to work with them. They are very knowledgeable and responsive. They did great job on our website redesign and AI search optimization."

Vince Sebald
Vince SebaldFounder & CEO, GxPReady

"Working with Taqweem has been a pleasure. He and his team are thoughtful and responsive about how they develop sites. Communication is continuous, and he listens intently. He is comfortable offering suggestions that enhance your ideas without increasing cost."

Tim Simon
Tim SimonSimons Group LLC

"I've been working with this team for about a year now. Every time I do a project they are responsive, respectful and deliver high quality work. I would recommend them to anyone needing their services."

Matt Mankse
Matt Mankse4BSF

"Exceptional service delivery and knowledge. I can highly recommend Dexora Digital SEO services. They developed the website for me and are now managing SEO with exceptional progress."

Richard Lloyd
Richard LloydMid-Century Furniture Restoration

"Professional, responsive, and highly knowledgeable. Dexora explained everything clearly and delivered exactly what was promised. Because of the experience, we moved forward with ongoing SEO services."

SKY
SKYLegend Movers 4 You

"They did an excellent job with my SEO. He clearly explained what he was doing, why it mattered, and delivered everything on time. The improvements he made were detailed and practical."

Nichol
NicholCedar Street Training

"I got a result that far exceeded my expectations, and I want to thank the team very much. They worked meticulously and understood our needs, delivering exactly what we wanted. I definitely recommend them."

Mehmat
MehmatCapital Kitchen & Bath

"I’m extremely impressed with the SEO work delivered. They were knowledgeable, responsive, and provided clear insights into how to improve our site ranking. They performed a detailed audit, optimized key pages, and gave actionable recommendations that actually made a difference."

Sandip Patel
Sandip PatelKeentel Engineering

"Professional, and he took his time to explain insights clearly."

Mixene
MixeneOne Way Cleaning

"Very thorough work with research and implications. Clear and concise formatting."

Michlic
MichlicFinnish Touch Enterprises

"Excellent customer service, great work. I will definitely use him again."

Teddy
TeddyTeddy’s Total Body

"Awesome team."

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The Dexora Digital team
Taqweem Ahmad, FounderReviews every strategy and every monthly report personally.

You work with the founder, not a junior account manager

Dexora Digital is led by Taqweem Ahmad, Founder and author of The AI Search Era, a free book on AEO and GEO. He sets every AI search strategy, reviews every audit and signs off every monthly citation report.

We have completed more than 1,000 SEO and AI search audits, and more than 50 client businesses are now cited or named in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI answers.

  • Author of The AI Search Era
  • 1,000+ SEO and AI audits
  • 50+ businesses cited by AI
  • Month-to-month, no lock-in

AI SEO FAQs

Straight answers about AI search optimization, AEO, GEO, cost, timelines and how we measure results.

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Question not answered here?Email ahmad@dexoradigital.com, we reply to every message.
What does an AI SEO agency do?
An AI SEO agency makes your business visible in AI-generated answers as well as in Google results. That includes AI crawler access, answer-first content, schema, entity and brand signals, mentions on the sources AI relies on and monthly tracking of citations in ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, AI Mode, Gemini and Perplexity.
What are AI search optimization services?
AI search optimization covers the technical, content and brand signals that make ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode and Gemini cite your content and recommend your business. It has two parts: AEO gets your content quoted in answers and GEO gets your brand recommended by name.
How is AEO different from GEO?
AEO targets informational questions, where an AI builds an answer from website content. GEO targets recommendation prompts, where an AI names a company. AEO is about content citation and GEO is about brand recommendation. Both use the same foundation, but GEO also depends on reviews, Business Profiles and mentions across the web.
Does AI search optimization replace traditional SEO?
No. Google says there are no additional requirements to appear in AI Overviews or AI Mode beyond being indexed and eligible for a snippet, and ChatGPT and Perplexity search the web before many answers. Technical SEO, content quality and authority are the foundation. We run SEO and AI search optimization together in every campaign.
How much does AI SEO cost?
Implementation projects, covering the audit, crawler access, schema, entity signals and content restructuring, cost $800 to $1,500 depending on page count and your current technical SEO. Monthly AI search plans start from $700 a month. Companies that want SEO and AI search as one programme get a custom quote.
How do you measure AI search optimization results?
We use Google Search Console for Generative AI impressions and clicks, SEMrush AI Visibility for citations across ChatGPT, AI Mode, AI Overviews and Gemini, repeated prompt tests for brand mentions and GA4 for AI referral traffic and leads. Our engineering client grew to 8,119 AI citations a month, confirmed in both SEMrush and Search Console.
How long until we see AI citations?
Most clients see their first Generative AI impressions in Search Console within 4 to 8 weeks. AI Overviews citations often appear within 6 weeks on well-built sites, and ChatGPT and Perplexity citations usually within 8 to 12 weeks. Brand recommendations take 3 to 6 months. New domains take longer.
What is llms.txt and do I need it?
llms.txt is a plain text file at your domain root that lists your most important pages for AI tools. It is quick to create and we add it where useful, but no major search engine has said it uses the file for ranking or citations. Crawler access in robots.txt, clean HTML and answer-first content matter far more.
Can you work alongside my current SEO agency?
Yes. AI search work does not conflict with traditional SEO, and we often add the AI layer an existing agency is not delivering: crawler checks, answer-first content, schema, entity signals, mentions and citation tracking. The main coordination point is making sure robots.txt or firewall changes never block AI crawlers.
Do you work with local businesses on AI search?
Yes, and local businesses have an advantage. When someone asks ChatGPT who to call for plumbing in Houston, it favours businesses with consistent details across their Google Business Profile, website and directories, strong recent reviews and clear local pages. We have verified results in property management, home services, dental, legal and permit services.
What is the minimum commitment?
Month to month, with no long-term lock-in. Implementation is delivered in the first 4 to 6 weeks and meaningful citation data takes 3 to 6 months to build, so three months is the minimum useful engagement. We never require a 12-month contract.
How do I get started?
Request the free AI visibility audit. It covers crawler access, schema, entity signals, content structure, prompt tests and your Generative AI data from Search Console. You get a written report within 48 hours, and there is no sales call unless you ask for one.

Don't wait on AI search. Your competitors aren't.

The businesses appearing in AI answers now are building an advantage that compounds. Request your free AI visibility audit and see exactly where you stand within 48 hours.

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