AI search optimization for US businesses
AI search optimization services.
UppearNow's generative engine optimization services help your business get named and cited when buyers ask ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google's AI for answers. We open your site to AI crawlers, make your facts consistent everywhere, earn mentions on sites AI tools trust and track every answer that names you.
monthly users now see Google's AI Overviews, the company said at I/O 2026.
Source: Google, I/O 2026
of Google visits ended in a regular-result click when an AI summary showed versus when none did.
Source: Pew Research Center, 2025
What our GEO services include
- 01
AI visibility testing
Buyer prompts run repeatedly on four AI tools.
- 02
Crawler access
Googlebot, OAI-SearchBot and PerplexityBot reach your key pages.
- 03
Entity clarity
One set of facts across your site, schema and profiles.
- 04
Quotable pages
Direct answers, real prices and fair comparisons near the top.
- 05
Earned mentions
Reviews, press and expert quotes on sites AI cites.
- 06
Monthly tracking
Your share of AI answers against rivals.
What GEO is and why it matters now
Generative engine optimization (GEO) is the work of getting your business named, described correctly and cited as a source when AI tools answer questions. It builds on SEO, then adds what AI answers reward: clear facts, quotable pages and a reputation other sites confirm.
It matters now because far more buyers start with AI. Google says AI Mode passed 1 billion monthly users within a year of its global launch, and the Gemini app reached 950 million. Pew's 2026 survey found 44% of US adults use ChatGPT, up from 34% a year earlier.
Clicks are thinning at the same time. In Pew's 2025 browsing study, people clicked a link inside Google's AI summary on just 1% of visits. When an AI answer gives a buyer three names, those three become the shortlist.
Google is plain about what it needs. Its guidance on AI features asks only that a page be indexed and able to appear with a snippet, with "no additional requirements." GEO is doing those basics well, then making sure every other source agrees about you.
Test it yourself: five buyer prompts to try
You can see where you stand in about fifteen minutes by running five buyer prompts in ChatGPT and Perplexity. Use a logged-out window, fill in your details and note who gets named and which links appear, running each prompt twice since answers change.
- "What are the best [your service] companies in [your city or market]?" Count how many rivals appear before you, if you appear at all.
- "[Your brand] vs [top rival]: which is better for [buyer type]?" Note which source each tool leans on.
- "How much does [your service] cost?" See whose pricing page sets the expectation.
- "Is [your brand] legit?" This shows which reviews the tools find.
- "Who would you recommend for [specific problem you solve]?" The closest to how buyers really ask.
If you're missing from prompts 1 and 5, or prompt 3 cites someone else's prices, those are the gaps GEO work closes first.
See how ChatGPT describes your brand. Free snapshot.
See what AI saysHow we work: the CITE method
Every engagement runs on the CITE method, four checks that decide whether an AI tool can find, trust and quote your business. We score you on each one against your top rivals, then fix the weakest first, since one weak check can keep you out.
- C, Crawlable. Googlebot, OAI-SearchBot and PerplexityBot can reach key pages, indexed with snippets allowed.
- I, Identifiable. Name, address and services match across your site, schema and profiles.
- T, Trusted. Reviews, press and forum threads mention you on sites AI already cites.
- E, Extractable. Each key answer, price or spec sits in plain text right under its heading.
| SEO | GEO | |
|---|---|---|
| Goal | Rank in the blue links | Get named and cited in AI answers |
| Main signal | Relevance and links | Consistent facts and trusted mentions |
| Measured by | Rankings, clicks, leads | Share of AI answers, citations, accuracy |
| Service | Best for | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| AI Visibility Audit | A first baseline | A tested baseline of how often AI tools name you, cite you and get you right. |
| ChatGPT, Perplexity & Gemini Optimization | Chatbot shortlists | Pages and mentions that help chatbots recommend your brand when buyers ask for options. |
| Google AI Overviews Optimization | Traffic lost to AI summaries | Clear, sourced pages built for the queries where Google shows an AI Overview first. |
| Entity SEO | Brands AI mixes up | Consistent facts across your site, schema and profiles so Google and AI know who you are. |
| AI Brand Monitoring | Ongoing tracking | Monthly tracking of when AI answers name you, what they say and which rivals appear. |
Industries we serve
- Ecommerce: product facts for AI shopping answers
- Software: "best tool" and comparison prompts
- Healthcare: expert-signed pages AI can cite
- Legal: practice-area facts and local reputation
- Finance: accurate rates, sourced explainers
- Property: neighborhood answers, agent profiles
- Education: program facts for students and parents
Sample monthly AI visibility report
Each month you get one report showing your share of AI answers, the sources being cited and how you compare with your main rivals, across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google's AI results. Every number comes from repeated runs of the same approved prompts, so a monthly change is less likely to be chance.
| Metric | ChatGPT | Perplexity | Gemini | Google AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of answers naming you | 28% | 35% | 18% | 22% |
| Change vs last month | +6 pts | +4 pts | 0 pts | +3 pts |
| Your pages cited | 4 | 9 | 2 | 6 |
| Top rival's share | 52% | 47% | 61% | 44% |
| Wrong facts found | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Sample data for illustration.
Under the summary sit three short sections. What moved names the pages or mentions behind each change. What's wrong lists any incorrect facts, with the source each tool likely pulled them from. What's next sets the fixes for the coming month. Google's AI optimization guide recommends the Generative AI performance report in Search Console, so those numbers appear beside ours, along with leads from AI referrals in GA4.
What generative engine optimization services cost
Our generative engine optimization services are billed as a monthly retainer, and a plan can open with a one-off audit. Three things set your price: the prompts and AI tools we track, the pages that need rework and the outreach your category demands, which is heaviest in crowded national markets.
Baseline
Custom quote- CITE audit
- Crawler and schema fixes
- Core prompt tracking
Growth
Custom quote- Everything in Baseline
- Page rewrites
- Review and profile work
- Four AI tools
Category Leader
Custom quote- Everything in Growth
- PR and expert quotes
- Expanded prompt set
What affects cost
- Prompts and AI tools tracked
- Pages to rewrite or create
- Outreach and markets covered
Every plan starts with a free review, so your quote matches what your site actually needs.
Is this right for you?
Right for you if
- Your buyers ask ChatGPT or Gemini for options in your category.
- Rivals show up in AI answers more than you do.
- Your site is indexed and has some reviews already.
- You want AI visibility reported beside leads and sales.
Not the right fit if
- AI tools play no part in how your buyers choose. Classic SEO pays off sooner.
- Google can't index your site yet. Fix that before GEO.
- You want a guaranteed spot in ChatGPT answers.
- You need leads within days. Paid search moves faster.
Your first 90 days.
- Days 1 to 7
Prompt set approved, CITE audit run and a baseline across four AI tools.
- Days 8 to 30
Crawler, schema and fact fixes live, with remaining work ordered by likely effect.
- Days 31 to 60
Key pages rebuilt around direct answers, profiles cleaned up, outreach started.
- Days 61 to 90
Three-month report, winning patterns extended and next quarter planned.
Services in this area.
AI Visibility Audit
A tested baseline of how often AI tools name you, cite you and get you right.
ChatGPT, Perplexity & Gemini Optimization
Pages and mentions that help chatbots recommend your brand when buyers ask for options.
Google AI Overviews Optimization
Clear, sourced pages built for the queries where Google shows an AI Overview first.
Entity SEO
Consistent facts across your site, schema and profiles so Google and AI know who you are.
AI Brand Monitoring
Monthly tracking of when AI answers name you, what they say and which rivals appear.
Questions, answered.
Ask us directlyWhat are GEO services?
GEO services help your business appear in answers from AI tools such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI Overviews. The work covers crawler access, consistent business facts, quotable pages and earned mentions on trusted sites, plus monthly tracking of how often AI answers name and cite you.
Is GEO different from SEO?
GEO builds on SEO. Both need crawlable, indexed pages and real authority. SEO targets rankings and clicks in the blue links. GEO targets mentions and citations inside AI answers, and it leans harder on consistent facts and on what other sites say about you.
Does GEO replace SEO?
No, it builds on it. Google's AI Overviews and AI Mode pull their sources from its search index, and ChatGPT search reads the live web. Rankings remain the base in 2026. What's new is that clear, quotable, well-cited pages now tend to earn the ranking and the AI mention together.
What is the best agency for generative engine optimization?
The best fit is an agency that shows its method, runs prompts more than once, links official sources and refuses to promise placements. Ask how they measure share of AI answers, which tools they test and what they'd fix first. Be wary of anyone guaranteeing ChatGPT rankings.
How much does it cost to hire someone for GEO?
We bill GEO monthly, and some plans open with a one-off audit. Price depends on how many prompts and AI tools are tracked, how much content needs rework and how much outreach your market needs. Before comparing quotes, get each scope in writing with prompts, pages and deliverables listed.
How do I start with GEO as a beginner?
Run five buyer prompts in ChatGPT and Perplexity and note who gets named. Then check that your robots.txt doesn't block OAI-SearchBot, make your business facts match across your site and profiles, and put a plain answer at the top of your key pages.
Can you guarantee placement in ChatGPT or AI Overviews?
No one can. Google, OpenAI and Perplexity decide what their AI tools say, and answers vary from one run to the next. What you get from us is a written plan, monthly work you can see and reports showing your share of answers, what moved and what we'll test next.
Appear now.
Get named when buyers ask AI.
Your free AI visibility snapshot
- How ChatGPT describes your brand today
- The rivals AI recommends in your place
- Three fixes to make this month