Why You're Invisible to AI
ChatGPT doesn't know you exist
When someone asks AI for a product like yours, your competitors appear. You don't.
SEO alone isn't enough anymore
You rank on Google, but AI engines pull from different sources with different rules.
Your content isn't machine-readable
AI can't extract and cite what it can't parse. Most websites aren't structured for AI consumption.
Your competitors are already moving
Early movers in AEO are capturing 3x more AI visibility. The window is closing.
What is AEO — and Why It's the New Standard
AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) is the practice of structuring content, metadata, and external authority signals so that AI answer engines — ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude — recommend your product when buyers ask category questions. Where SEO targets click-through from Google's results page, AEO targets citation inside the AI's actual answer. Both rely on different mechanics, both matter in 2026.
Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is the discipline built around this reality. Unlike SEO which targets Google rankings, AEO ensures your product is cited and recommended when AI systems answer questions about your industry.
AEO isn't a trend or a rebrand of SEO. It's a new layer of search that requires different signals, different optimization, and different measurement. Traditional SEO tools can't track whether ChatGPT mentioned your product. We can.
We don't replace your SEO agency. We do what they can't — yet.
Our AEO Services
Everything you need to become visible in AI-powered search engines.
AI Visibility Audit
AI Visibility Audit
Baseline score across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude. See exactly where you stand today.
Cross-Platform Optimization
Cross-Platform Optimization
Each AI engine searches differently. We optimize your presence for each platform individually.
Third-Party Presence Engineering
Third-Party Presence Engineering
Getting your product mentioned in the sources that AI engines trust and reference.
Structured Data Implementation
Structured Data Implementation
Making your site machine-readable so AI engines can extract, understand, and cite your content.
Monthly Monitoring & Reporting
Monthly Monitoring & Reporting
Track citations, mentions, and share of voice across all major AI platforms. Monthly progress reports.
Competitive Analysis
Competitive Analysis
See where your competitors appear in AI answers and you don't. Identify gaps and opportunities.
AEO Studio vs Traditional Agency
AEO and traditional SEO solve different problems. A marketing agency optimizes how you rank in Google's blue links; an AEO studio optimizes whether AI assistants recommend you by name. Here is an honest, category-level comparison so you can choose the right partner.
| Dimension | AEO studio (Webappski) | Traditional SEO / marketing agency |
|---|---|---|
| What's optimized | Whether AI answer engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude) cite and recommend you by name | Where your pages rank in Google's organic blue-link results |
| Primary deliverable | Schema.org markup, llms.txt, FAQ structure, entity & citation signals, per-engine recommendations | Keyword research, backlinks, content calendar, technical SEO fixes |
| How success is measured | Citation rate across AI engines — how often you appear in AI answers (e.g. 10 of 12 cells) | Keyword positions, organic clicks, domain authority |
| Where you get cited | Inside the AI answer itself — the recommendation a buyer reads | A ranked link the buyer still has to click |
| Typical timeline | Free audit in days, then an ongoing monthly retainer; visibility shifts as engines re-crawl (≈2–4 weeks) and compounds from there | Monthly retainer; SEO gains typically over 3–6+ months |
| Pricing model | Free AI-visibility audit, then a monthly retainer from €1,250/mo — transparent "from" tiers, twice the content and promotion at the same price, optional one-time setup | Monthly retainer, price quoted only after a sales call |
We discovered AEO while building our own AI products. We needed them visible in AI search — and figured out how. TypelessForm went from invisible to cited in 10 of 12 AI answers — a Unified Visibility Index of 83/100. Now we apply the same methodology to our clients' products.
Real Results, Not Theory
We built TypelessForm — an AI voice input widget for web forms. After applying our AEO methodology, here's what the tracker shows — cited in 10 of 12 AI answers, a Unified Visibility Index of 83/100:
Claude: Cited in Every Query
Anthropic's Claude cites TypelessForm in every query, with the strongest sentiment of any engine — 100% presence and citation.
Gemini: #1 in Category
Google's AI engine cites TypelessForm in every query and ranks it #1 in its category — 100% presence and citation.
ChatGPT: Cited in Every Query
ChatGPT cites TypelessForm in every query for voice form input — 100% presence and citation.
Budget Spent: €0
Zero advertising budget. Zero paid promotion. Pure AEO optimization delivered these results.
How we work
Clear, step by step, with open prices
You see right away what you get, how the work goes and what it costs. No "contact us for a quote" — everything is out in the open.
Why this matters now
A new place where people choose a business
People ask AI, not Google
"Recommend a car repair shop nearby", "where can I get a manicure close by" — more and more people ask ChatGPT and other AI assistants.
AI names two or three places
People call exactly the ones the assistant named. If that's not you, the customer goes to a competitor without ever seeing your ad.
The spot is still almost empty
In your city almost no one does this yet. Whoever takes the spot first is the one AI keeps recommending.
Put simply, this is "SEO for AI answers": we work so that assistants like ChatGPT recommend you, not the business next door.
How the work goes
Four simple steps
- 1
Free check
We show whether AI assistants recommend you now, and why they name a competitor more often.
- 2
Setup
We get your website and profile ready so AI understands what you do and recommends you.
- 3
Content and promotion
Each month we add texts about you and work on mentions — so AI trusts you.
- 4
Report and growth
In a simple report we show where AI already recommends you and what we do next.
Where to start
Two paths — you pick one
Monthly plan
We run things for you continuously: setup, content, promotion, and every month we show the result. You can stop any time.
from €500 / mo
4 plans below — from a small business to maximum
"Setup"
If you don't need a subscription: we set everything up once, turnkey, and hand it over to you — then you run it yourself.
from €3,500 one-time
No monthly fee
Plans
Monthly plans
Start with any — you can move up or down any month.
Local
For a small local business
from€500/ mo
- 1 service area
- We watch ChatGPT
- Basic setup
- Monthly report
- 2 pieces of content per month
- Transparent flat price built for local business
Starter
When you want noticeable growth
from€1,250/ mo
×2 the content of competitors- 1 service area
- We watch ChatGPT and Perplexity
- Setup and upkeep
- Monthly report
- 4 pieces of content per month
Growth
The most popular choice
from€2,750/ mo
×2 content and promotion- All AI assistants: ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude
- Work on reputation and mentions
- Promotion on outside platforms
- Report every 2 weeks
- 8 pieces of content per month
Scale
Maximum reach
from€5,850/ mo
- Maximum promotion and mentions
- All AI assistants
- Priority work
- Weekly report
"Setup"
We set everything up turnkey once and hand it over to you. A fit if you don't need ongoing monthly work. You don't have to buy it before a regular plan — it's a separate path.
from €3,500 one-time
Prices are "from" — we'll give the exact figure after the free check. Honestly, no surprises: it depends on your city and how busy your competitors are.
Common questions
The short version
When someone asks ChatGPT or another assistant for advice — say, where to fix a car nearby — it names a few places. We work so that you're among them.
Yes. The "Local" plan at €500 a month is built exactly for a small local business — a café, a salon, a car repair shop. It's one of the very few transparent flat prices for local business on the market.
No. "Setup" and a monthly plan are two separate paths, and the prices don't add up. Basic setup is already included in the first month of a regular plan.
Most often the first changes in how AI assistants see you show up in 7–14 days. Noticeable growth is a few months of work, so the minimum plan term is 3 months.
Because the result depends on your city and how active your competitors are. We'll name the exact figure after the free check — until then you pay nothing.
Start with a free check
We'll show where AI already recommends you — and where a competitor gets ahead. No payment, no commitment.
AEO Works Best For
Webappski's AEO services target B2B SaaS founders, product companies, and professional services firms whose buyers are using AI assistants for vendor research — and whose competitors are already showing up in those AI answers. If your category appears on ChatGPT and your brand does not, the gap is measurable, time-sensitive, and most leverage-rich early.
- SaaS companies and startups who want AI to recommend their product
- Product companies launching in competitive categories
- B2B services competing for visibility in AI-assisted buying journeys
- Any brand whose competitors already appear in AI answers
- Organizations replacing spray-and-pray marketing with AI-cited authority
AEO services — frequently asked questions
Eleven questions founders and CMOs ask before engaging Webappski for AEO services across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Perplexity.
What is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)?
AEO is the practice of optimizing your product's visibility in AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude. Unlike traditional SEO which targets Google rankings, AEO ensures AI systems cite and recommend your product when users ask relevant questions.
How is AEO different from SEO?
SEO focuses on ranking in Google search results. AEO focuses on being cited in AI-generated answers. They use different signals, different platforms, and different success metrics. AEO doesn't replace SEO — it covers the growing segment of search that SEO doesn't reach.
Which AI platforms do you optimize for?
We optimize for ChatGPT (OpenAI), Perplexity, Google Gemini, Claude (Anthropic), Microsoft Copilot, and Google AI Overviews. Each platform has different citation patterns and retrieval logic. We optimize for each individually.
How long until I see results?
Most clients see measurable changes in AI visibility within 7–14 days. Significant citation growth typically appears within 30–60 days. AEO moves faster than SEO because AI engines update their sources more frequently than Google updates rankings.
Do I need to stop my current SEO efforts?
No. AEO complements SEO. Keep your existing SEO work — it provides the foundation. We add the AI visibility layer on top. Think of it as a new channel, not a replacement.
What does an AEO audit include?
We check how ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude see your product right now. You get a scored report covering brand recognition, share of voice, citation quality, sentiment, and competitive positioning — with specific recommendations for improvement.
What industries do you work with?
AEO works for any product or service that people research online. Our methodology has been tested on SaaS products, developer tools, and booking platforms. The principles apply across B2B and B2C.
How do you measure AEO results?
We track three core metrics: brand citation rate (how often your product appears in AI answers), share of voice (your percentage vs. competitors in a topic), and citation quality (whether AI recommends or merely mentions you). Every client gets a monthly report across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude — with trend lines and competitive benchmarking. Unlike SEO rankings, AI visibility can shift week-to-week, so we monitor continuously and flag changes early.
How do I fix AI search visibility for my startup?
Start with an AEO audit. You need to know exactly where your startup stands today across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude — which queries mention you, which cite your competitors, and what sources AI engines quote instead of you. Then fix the three things that matter most for startups: category-phrase saturation on your landing pages, Schema.org structured data (FAQPage, Organization, Product), and citable third-party presence (roundups, comparison articles, llms.txt). Most startups see their first AI mentions within 7–14 days once these are in place. We ran the same playbook on our own product and took TypelessForm from invisible to cited in 10 of 12 AI answers — a Unified Visibility Index of 83/100, with zero ad spend.
Do you provide Answer Engine Optimization service for startups?
Yes — Answer Engine Optimization service for startups and SaaS founders is our core focus. We specialize in companies that cannot wait 12 months for SEO to compound and need AI engines to recommend them now. Our engagement starts with a free AEO audit across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude, followed by a scoped fix-list prioritized for startup budgets and timelines. Ongoing work is a monthly retainer from €1,250/month with twice the content and promotion of a typical agency at the same price, no agency overhead, and we publish our methodology transparently (including the comparison article listing us alongside our competitors). If you are a startup whose category is already answered by AI — but without you — talk to us before your competitors get the same idea.
Does AEO work in markets outside the US?
Yes. We work worldwide with native-language optimization in English, German, Polish, and Russian. AEO works particularly well in markets where local adoption is still low — AI engines currently have thinner training and citation data on non-English products, which means focused optimization often delivers disproportionate results compared to saturated English-language categories. Companies expanding from one market to another typically see faster AI citation growth in the new region than in their home market, because the competitive baseline is lower. The methodology stays the same: per-engine optimization aligned with the queries your category actually receives in each target locale.
See your AEO plan before you commit
Walk through a live Mission Control demo built around a fictional Acme Booking SaaS. Same UI, same daily missions you'd get from your own aeo-platform run — paste your real metadata after the waitlist opens.
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