How is this different from SEO?

Traditional SEO optimizes for Google's ranked blue links. We optimize for AI answer engines like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and Grok, whose outputs are generated from retrieved sources, structured data, and authoritative citations. The surfaces overlap (schema, site quality, reputable mentions) but the playbook is different. llms.txt, question shaped content, entity clarity, and citation placement matter more than keyword density or backlink counts.

Do you guarantee I'll show up in AI answers?

No. Anyone who guarantees AI ranking is misleading you. The models are probabilistic and change frequently. What we guarantee is rigorous measurement, disciplined execution of the methodology, and transparent reporting on what moved and what didn't.

How long until I see results?

Structural changes (schema, llms.txt, site hygiene) are usually indexed within 2 to 4 weeks. Citation driven visibility (directory listings, authoritative mentions) typically compounds over 6 to 12 weeks. We measure weekly from day one so you see movement, not just the endpoint.

Do I need to change my website?

Usually yes, but changes are additive and surgical. We add schema markup, publish an llms.txt, tighten entity and location signals, and occasionally recommend content additions. We don't redesign your site or touch your brand.

What if my competitor already hired you?

We work with one business per niche per metro to avoid direct conflicts. If your category and city are already taken, we'll tell you upfront on the consultation call.

What geographies do you work in?

Any English language market where ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and Grok are widely used. US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand. Multi location and international programs are handled under the Custom tier.

How do you actually measure AI visibility?

We run a curated set of 15+ real world recommendation queries across all five platforms on a weekly cadence, capture the answers, and track whether your business appears, in what position, and in what context. The Audit includes the baseline. The Ongoing tier includes week over week tracking plus a monthly strategy call.

Can I cancel the ongoing retainer?

Yes, after the 3 month minimum. The minimum exists because AI visibility compounds. One month of work rarely produces a representative signal. After month three, you can cancel any time with 30 days notice.

Resources · RankAnswers

Resources

Plain-language writing on AI search.

Articles on Generative Engine Optimization, retrieval mechanics, llms.txt, and honest measurement. No stock photos, no listicles.

GEOFundamentalsAI search
What is Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)?
A plain-language definition of GEO, how it differs from classical SEO, and what signals AI answer engines actually read.
March 1, 2026Read
GEOSEORetrieval
AI search vs traditional SEO: the retrieval difference
The mechanical differences between a Google SERP and an AI-generated answer, and why the same page can rank one and be invisible to the other.
March 10, 2026Read
llms.txtSchemaGEO
llms.txt: a plain-language primer
What llms.txt is, how it differs from robots.txt, what to include, and how AI answer engines use it in practice.
March 18, 2026Read
MeasurementGEOMethodology
How to measure AI visibility honestly
A practical methodology for tracking whether your business is cited in AI answers, without fabricating numbers or over-claiming.
March 25, 2026Read

What is Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)?

AI search vs traditional SEO: the retrieval difference

llms.txt: a plain-language primer

How to measure AI visibility honestly