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ChatGPT SEO That Gets Your Business Recommended

ChatGPT SEO for US businesses. 900 million people use ChatGPT every week, and many now ask it who to hire, what to buy and where to go. We make sure ChatGPT can find your site, understands exactly what you do and has enough trusted evidence to name you in the answer.

  • ChatGPT search
  • OAI-SearchBot access
  • Recommendation prompts
  • utm_source=chatgpt.com tracking
  • Free ChatGPT visibility audit in 48 hours
  • Prompts tracked every month
  • Month-to-month, no lock-in
900Mweekly ChatGPT users
(OpenAI, Feb 2026)
50Mpaying ChatGPT
subscribers (OpenAI)
31%higher conversion from
AI referrals (Adobe)
8pages of one client
cited in ChatGPT
8,119AI citations a month
for one Dexora client
From $700per month after setup,
no long-term contract

Get a free ChatGPT visibility audit

Send us your website, your city or market and the services you want to be known for. Within 48 hours we show you what ChatGPT says about you today, who it recommends instead and the fixes that would change the answer.

  • 20 buyer prompts tested in ChatGPT
  • OAI-SearchBot and Bing access check
  • How ChatGPT describes your business
  • Sources ChatGPT cites in your market
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Your next customer may ask ChatGPT before they ever search Google

People no longer use ChatGPT only for writing emails. They ask it to compare software, plan renovations, find a lawyer, choose a clinic and shortlist suppliers. With ChatGPT search, those answers now include live results, links and named businesses, and the person often acts on the first sensible recommendation.

If ChatGPT cannot reach your site, knows little about your business or finds conflicting facts, it recommends someone else, or worse, describes you wrongly. ChatGPT SEO fixes the technical access, the facts and the evidence ChatGPT relies on, so your business is the one it is confident naming.

ChatGPT open on a smartphone

ChatGPT can only recommend what it can find, understand and trust.

How we approach ChatGPT SEO
900Mweekly active ChatGPT users, up from 800M in October 2025 (OpenAI)
50Mpaying ChatGPT subscribers (OpenAI, February 2026)
+693%growth in AI-referred visits to US retail sites over the 2025 holidays (Adobe)
31%higher conversion rate for AI-referred visits than other traffic (Adobe)

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 ChatGPT SEO service includes

Everything ChatGPT needs to find you, understand you and recommend you, implemented and tracked by us.

01

Crawler and index access

  • OAI-SearchBot allowed in robots.txt
  • Firewall and CDN rules checked
  • Bing Webmaster Tools and indexing
  • Fast, crawlable HTML pages
02

Prompt research

  • How buyers ask ChatGPT for help
  • Recommendation and comparison prompts
  • Who ChatGPT names today
  • Gaps you can realistically win
03

Brand facts ChatGPT trusts

  • One clear description everywhere
  • Organization and Service schema
  • Business Profiles and directories
  • Wrong information traced and fixed
04

Content ChatGPT can use

  • Answer-first service pages
  • Pricing, process and proof in text
  • Comparison and "best for" pages
  • Statistics, quotes and sources
05

Mentions and reviews

  • Lists and roundups in your niche
  • Review platforms ChatGPT cites
  • Digital PR and expert quotes
  • Industry and local directories
06

ChatGPT tracking

  • Prompt tests every month
  • SEMrush AI Visibility citations
  • ChatGPT visits via utm_source
  • Leads from ChatGPT in GA4

How ChatGPT decides what to recommend

ChatGPT answers from two places: what the model already learned and what it finds when it searches. We work on both.

01

What ChatGPT already knows

The model learned from a large snapshot of the public web. Brands that were described often and consistently, on trusted sites, are easier for it to recall.

  • Long-term brand mentions
  • Consistent descriptions
  • Wikipedia-style facts where eligible
02

What ChatGPT searches for

For many questions ChatGPT searches the web through third-party search providers and its own crawler, then reads and cites the pages it finds.

  • OAI-SearchBot must not be blocked
  • Rank in Bing as well as Google
  • Pages that answer the prompt
03

What other sources confirm

ChatGPT is more confident naming a business that reviews, directories and articles describe in the same way as the business's own site.

  • Recent, detailed reviews
  • Listings in "best of" articles
  • Facts that match everywhere

ChatGPT SEO: how to rank in ChatGPT in 2026

A practical guide to getting your business found, cited and recommended in ChatGPT, based on OpenAI's own guidance and our client data.

Phone showing ChatGPT next to a laptop
900Mweekly ChatGPT users
(OpenAI, Feb 2026)

What is ChatGPT SEO?

ChatGPT SEO is the work of making your business visible in ChatGPT's answers: cited as a source when ChatGPT searches the web, and named when users ask for recommendations. It is a focused part of generative engine optimization, aimed at the AI assistant with the largest audience.

There is no ranking list inside ChatGPT you can buy into. Answers change by user, wording and session. But the inputs are knowable: can ChatGPT reach your pages, what does the web say about you, and does your site answer the question clearly? Those are the things we improve and measure.

Step 1: make sure ChatGPT can reach your site

OpenAI states that any public website can appear in ChatGPT search, and that to be included in its summaries and snippets you must not block OAI-SearchBot. It uses separate crawlers for separate jobs:

CrawlerWhat it is forOur default
OAI-SearchBotFinding pages to show in ChatGPT search resultsAllow
ChatGPT-UserVisiting a page when a user or agent asks ChatGPT toAllow
GPTBotCollecting content that may be used to train modelsYour choice

We regularly find sites that block OpenAI's crawlers by accident: a security plugin, a CDN bot-fight setting or a copied robots.txt. We also check Bing indexing, because ChatGPT search draws on third-party search providers, and a site Bing cannot see is at a disadvantage.

Step 2: fix what ChatGPT says about your business

Ask ChatGPT about your company. If it gets your services, prices, locations or history wrong, the cause is almost always a source on the web: an old directory listing, a stale press release, a review site with your old address or a competitor comparison page.

  • We test what ChatGPT says about you for a set of prompts
  • We trace the sources behind wrong or missing facts
  • We correct those sources and publish clear, current facts on your own site
  • We re-test until the answers change

Read more: ChatGPT has your pricing, services or location wrong.

Step 3: give ChatGPT content it can recommend

ChatGPT recommends businesses whose pages make the decision easy. For each core service we make sure your site states, in plain text:

  • Who it is for: company size, location, situation or industry
  • What it costs: real price ranges and what changes them
  • How it works: the process, timeline and what the customer needs to do
  • Why you: proof such as numbers, case studies, credentials and reviews
  • Comparisons: how you differ from the alternatives buyers consider

Research on generative engines found that adding statistics, quotations and cited sources improved visibility by up to 40%, while keyword stuffing made it worse. ChatGPT is no exception.

Step 4: get mentioned where ChatGPT looks

When ChatGPT searches for "best [service] in [city]" or "top [product] for [need]", it often reads list articles, review platforms and forums before your website. We find the pages it cites for your prompts and work to get your business on them, through outreach, digital PR, review generation and directory listings.

Why competitors get named instead of you. Usually it is not their website. It is that more independent sources mention them. We explain this in why ChatGPT recommends your competitors.

ChatGPT SEO for local businesses

For "near me" and city prompts, ChatGPT leans on map and business data, reviews and local directories. Local businesses should:

  • Keep Google Business Profile, Bing Places, Apple Business Connect and Yelp identical and complete
  • Earn steady, detailed reviews that mention services and neighbourhoods
  • Have a strong page for each service and each real location
  • Appear in local "best of" lists, chamber directories and local news

See our research on ChatGPT local search ranking factors and our local SEO services.

How to track ChatGPT visibility and traffic

OpenAI adds utm_source=chatgpt.com to links clicked in ChatGPT, so ChatGPT visits can be tracked in Google Analytics. Every month we report:

  • Prompt results: how often ChatGPT names you for your priority prompts, tested several times
  • Citations: pages ChatGPT cites, from SEMrush AI Visibility
  • Visits, engagement and conversions from chatgpt.com in GA4
  • Leads from ChatGPT, matched to your CRM or call tracking where possible

Learn how to separate real ChatGPT traffic from "direct" visits in our guide to tracking AI search traffic in GA4.

How we run ChatGPT SEO

Access and accuracy first, then the content and mentions that earn recommendations.

  1. 1Week 1

    ChatGPT audit

    We test 20 buyer prompts, record what ChatGPT says about you and your competitors and check crawler and Bing access.

  2. 2Week 2-4

    Access and facts

    Crawler access fixed, Bing indexing confirmed, wrong facts traced to their sources and corrected, schema implemented.

  3. 3Month 2-3

    Content and mentions

    Recommendation-ready pages published and mentions earned on the sources ChatGPT cites in your market.

  4. 4Month 3+

    Track and grow

    Monthly prompt results, ChatGPT traffic and leads reported, with new prompts and sources added each month.

ChatGPT SEO pricing

A one-off setup to fix access and facts, then a monthly plan to grow recommendations.

ChatGPT visibility setup

$800 to $1,500 one-off

For businesses that want ChatGPT to reach them and describe them correctly.

  • 20-prompt ChatGPT audit
  • Crawler, Bing and schema fixes
  • Wrong facts traced and corrected
  • Tracking set up in GA4

Monthly ChatGPT SEO

From $700 /month

For businesses that want to be recommended more often.

  • Prompt tracking every month
  • Recommendation-ready content
  • Mentions and review work
  • Monthly report and call

SEO + AI search

Custom

For companies that want Google, ChatGPT and every AI platform covered together.

  • SEO, AEO and GEO in one plan
  • Digital PR and link building
  • 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.

Dexora ChatGPT SEO vs a typical agency vs doing it yourself

ChatGPT SEO is new, and many offers are a rebranded SEO package. Here is what real ChatGPT work includes.

Dexora ChatGPT SEO compared with a typical SEO agency and DIY
What you getDexora ChatGPT SEOTypical SEO agencyDo it yourself
OAI-SearchBot and Bing access checkedYes, at the start and monthlyRarelyEasy to miss
Buyer prompts tested in ChatGPT20+ every monthNoHours each week
Wrong facts traced to their sourcesYesNoHard to find
Mentions on sources ChatGPT citesIncludedExtra costHard to secure
ChatGPT traffic and leads in GA4Reported monthlyRarelyNeeds setup
Who does the workThe founder and core teamAn account managerYou
ContractMonth to monthOften 12 monthsN/A

Is ChatGPT SEO right for you?

It pays back fastest for businesses whose buyers ask for recommendations before they choose.

A strong fit if you

  • Sell a service or product people ask ChatGPT about
  • Have real reviews, results or credentials
  • See competitors named in ChatGPT but not you
  • Want ChatGPT traffic and leads tracked properly
  • Can commit to at least three months

Probably not a fit if you

  • Want a guaranteed spot in ChatGPT
  • Expect results without changing your website
  • Want fake reviews or hidden prompts
  • Have no reviews or proof yet
  • Only want the cheapest possible package

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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

ChatGPT SEO FAQs

Straight answers on ranking in ChatGPT, how it chooses businesses, timelines and cost.

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Question not answered here?Email ahmad@dexoradigital.com, we reply to every message.
What is ChatGPT SEO?
ChatGPT SEO is the work of making a business visible in ChatGPT answers: cited as a source when ChatGPT searches the web and named when users ask for recommendations. It covers crawler access, Bing indexing, accurate brand facts, recommendation-ready content, third-party mentions and reviews, and monthly tracking of ChatGPT prompts and traffic.
How do I get my business recommended by ChatGPT?
Make sure OpenAI's OAI-SearchBot can crawl your site, keep your business facts identical everywhere, publish clear pages that state who you serve, what it costs and why you are a good choice, earn reviews and mentions on the sites ChatGPT cites for your category, and track your prompts monthly to see what changes.
Does blocking GPTBot remove me from ChatGPT?
Not from ChatGPT search. OpenAI uses GPTBot for training data and OAI-SearchBot for search results. To appear in ChatGPT search summaries and snippets you must not block OAI-SearchBot. Whether you allow GPTBot for training is a separate business decision.
Does ChatGPT use Google or Bing?
ChatGPT search draws on third-party search providers together with OpenAI's own crawler. In practice, being well indexed in Bing as well as Google helps, so we verify your site in Bing Webmaster Tools and fix indexing gaps as part of every ChatGPT SEO setup.
How long does ChatGPT SEO take?
Crawler and indexing fixes take effect within weeks. Corrections to how ChatGPT describes you usually show within 1 to 3 months, once the sources it reads are updated. New recommendations typically build over 3 to 6 months as content, reviews and mentions accumulate.
How much does ChatGPT SEO cost?
Our ChatGPT visibility setup costs $800 to $1,500 depending on your site and market, and monthly ChatGPT SEO starts from $700 a month. Companies that want ChatGPT, Google AI and SEO covered together get a custom quote. There is no long-term contract and the audit is free.
Can you guarantee my business will appear in ChatGPT?
No. ChatGPT answers vary by user, wording and session, and OpenAI does not sell placement in answers. We measure your results on a fixed set of prompts, tested several times each month, and improve the evidence ChatGPT uses so your mention rate rises over time.
How can I track traffic from ChatGPT?
OpenAI adds utm_source=chatgpt.com to links clicked in ChatGPT, so visits show in Google Analytics 4 as a referral source. We set up a dedicated AI traffic report in GA4, connect it to conversions and include ChatGPT visits and leads in every monthly report.
Why does ChatGPT recommend my competitors and not me?
Usually because more independent sources mention them: list articles, review platforms, directories and news. Sometimes ChatGPT cannot crawl your site, or your facts conflict across the web. Our audit shows the exact sources behind each answer, so you know what to fix first.
Is ChatGPT SEO different from traditional SEO?
It builds on it. Strong technical SEO, useful content and authority help in both. ChatGPT SEO adds work that traditional SEO usually ignores: OpenAI crawler access, Bing coverage, brand facts across the web, mentions on cited sources and prompt-level tracking of ChatGPT answers.

Find out what ChatGPT says about you today.

Send us your website and market. Within 48 hours you will see 20 real buyer prompts, who ChatGPT recommends for each one and the changes that would put your business in the answer.

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