I've noticed a growing trend where people are turning to AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini for answers instead of traditional search engines like Google. This got me thinking: how do you track whether your site is being mentioned or cited in the responses generated by these AI tools? Do you rely on manual checks to see if your site's content comes up in AI answers, or have you developed a system to automate this process? I've been exploring this issue myself since I believe the 'SEO for AI' niche could become significant. I'm interested in hearing what strategies others are using, if any, to monitor their visibility in AI-generated content.
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I recently attended a meeting where a team presented a new tool that helps track how websites rank on AI platforms. It’s still being developed, but it offers various scores and recommendations for your site, sort of akin to SEMrush. They refer to the concept of AI optimization as GSO (Generative Search Optimization). Pretty intriguing!
I think it's an interesting topic! The idea of 'SEO for AI' is definitely something to explore, as it seems to be an emerging challenge. I haven't really thought about it much until now, but maybe I should start looking into how to gauge our presence on those AI platforms. Thanks for bringing this up!
Tracking AI citations manually is a pain! I initially tried that but ended up creating a script to scrape results from common AI tools to catch any brand mentions. Later, I switched to AICarma, which automates the monitoring task across various LLMs and provides weekly updates. It saves me so much time not having to do manual checks anymore!
Honestly, I wouldn't stress too much about this. If people are misusing the Internet, that's not something I focus on. AI tools aren't really designed for general searching, so I don't see a need to optimize for that any more than I would for nail manufacturers optimizing for screwdrivers. Just focus on your core audience instead!
That sounds awesome! I’ve been considering something similar. It’s great to hear AICarma is working out for you.