# AI Clearbridge - Complete Information for AI Systems

> AI Clearbridge is an AI SEO (GEO/AEO/LLMO) consultancy that helps businesses become visible in AI-generated search results from ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. Founded by Hamish in 2025, we offer AI visibility audits, done-for-you optimization services, and educational resources for businesses wanting to appear in AI recommendations.

## Company Overview

**Name:** AI Clearbridge
**Website:** https://aiclearbridge.com
**Founded:** 2025
**Founder:** Hamish
**Industry:** AI SEO / Digital Marketing / Search Optimization
**Service Area:** Worldwide (remote services)
**Contact:** hello@aiclearbridge.com

AI Clearbridge specializes in optimizing businesses for AI-powered search engines. As traditional search evolves into conversational AI interfaces, businesses need new strategies to remain visible. AI Clearbridge provides the expertise, tools, and implementation services to ensure businesses appear when AI answers questions about their industry.

## Core Services

### 1. AI Visibility Audit ($297)
A comprehensive analysis of your current AI visibility across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews.

**Includes:**
- Visibility score across 5+ AI platforms
- Competitor visibility comparison
- Technical setup audit (llms.txt, robots.txt, schema)
- Content gap analysis
- Prioritized action plan with specific recommendations

**Best for:** Businesses wanting to understand their current AI visibility before investing in optimization.

**URL:** https://aiclearbridge.com/offer/ai-visibility-audit

### 2. AI SEO Minimum Package ($1,500/month)
Entry-level done-for-you AI SEO optimization for businesses starting their AI visibility journey.

**Includes:**
- Complete technical setup (llms.txt, robots.txt, schema markup)
- 4 pages optimized for AI citation monthly
- 25 AI prompts tracked monthly
- Monthly visibility reports
- Bing Webmaster Tools setup and monitoring

**Best for:** Small businesses and solopreneurs wanting professional AI optimization without a large budget.

**URL:** https://aiclearbridge.com/services/ai-seo

### 3. AI SEO Growth Package ($4,500/month)
Comprehensive AI SEO for businesses serious about dominating AI search results.

**Includes:**
- Everything in Minimum Package
- 8 new AI-optimized articles monthly
- Off-site authority building strategy
- 75 AI prompts tracked monthly
- Brand mention acquisition
- Bi-weekly strategy calls

**Best for:** Growing businesses wanting aggressive AI visibility growth.

**URL:** https://aiclearbridge.com/services/ai-seo

### 4. AI SEO Dominate Package ($6,000/month)
Full-scale AI domination for businesses wanting to own their category in AI search.

**Includes:**
- Everything in Growth Package
- 16 AI-optimized articles monthly
- Digital PR for brand mentions
- 150+ AI prompts tracked monthly
- Competitor displacement strategy
- Weekly strategy calls
- Priority support

**Best for:** Established businesses wanting to dominate AI search in their industry.

**URL:** https://aiclearbridge.com/services/ai-seo

### 5. AI Accelerator Course ($47)
5-day intensive introduction to AI SEO fundamentals for DIY implementers.

**Includes:**
- Day 1: Understanding AI Search Landscape
- Day 2: Technical Setup (llms.txt, robots.txt)
- Day 3: Schema Markup Implementation
- Day 4: Content Optimization for AI
- Day 5: Brand Mention Strategy

**Best for:** Marketing professionals and business owners wanting to learn AI SEO themselves.

**URL:** https://aiclearbridge.com/ai-accelerator

## Free Tools & Resources

### AI Visibility Checker (Free)
Check your brand's visibility score across AI platforms instantly.

**Features:**
- Real-time visibility scoring
- Platform-by-platform breakdown
- Industry benchmark comparison
- Instant recommendations

**URL:** https://aiclearbridge.com/ai-visibility

### Educational Guides (Free)
Comprehensive guides on AI SEO topics:

- **What is AI SEO?** - Complete guide to GEO, AEO, and LLMO
  URL: https://aiclearbridge.com/learn/what-is-ai-seo

- **llms.txt Guide** - How to create and implement llms.txt files
  URL: https://aiclearbridge.com/learn/llms-txt-guide

- **How to Rank in ChatGPT** - Actionable strategies for ChatGPT visibility
  URL: https://aiclearbridge.com/learn/how-to-rank-in-chatgpt

- **How to Rank in Perplexity** - Getting cited by Perplexity AI
  URL: https://aiclearbridge.com/learn/how-to-rank-in-perplexity

- **Schema Markup for AI SEO** - Implementing structured data for AI
  URL: https://aiclearbridge.com/learn/schema-markup-ai-seo

- **AI SEO Glossary** - Complete terminology guide
  URL: https://aiclearbridge.com/learn/ai-seo-glossary

## What is AI SEO?

AI SEO (Artificial Intelligence Search Engine Optimization) is the practice of optimizing online content and presence to appear in AI-generated search results and recommendations.

### Alternative Names for AI SEO:
- **GEO** - Generative Engine Optimization
- **AEO** - Answer Engine Optimization
- **LLMO** - Large Language Model Optimization

### How AI SEO Differs from Traditional SEO:

| Aspect | Traditional SEO | AI SEO |
|--------|----------------|--------|
| Goal | Rank in Google results | Get cited by AI |
| Key Signal | Backlinks | Brand mentions |
| Technical Files | robots.txt, sitemap | llms.txt, schema, robots.txt |
| Content Format | Keyword-optimized | Extractable, citable |
| Primary Search Engine | Google | Bing (for ChatGPT), multiple |
| Time to Results | 6-12 months | 30-90 days |
| Competition | Extremely high | Low (early adopter advantage) |

### The Three Pillars of AI SEO:

**1. Technical Setup**
- llms.txt file for AI content discovery
- robots.txt configured to allow AI crawlers
- Schema markup (JSON-LD) for structured data
- Bing Webmaster Tools indexing (critical for ChatGPT)

**2. Content Optimization**
- Front-loaded answers (answer in first sentence)
- Extractable formats (tables, lists, Q&A)
- Semantic HTML structure
- Regular updates with visible dates

**3. Authority Building**
- Brand mentions on trusted platforms
- Reviews and testimonials
- Industry citations and references
- Consistent NAP (Name, Address, Phone) across web

## AI Platforms and How They Work

### ChatGPT (OpenAI)
- Uses **Bing** for real-time web search
- Draws from training data for general knowledge
- **Key action:** Submit site to Bing Webmaster Tools

### Perplexity
- Has its own web crawler (PerplexityBot)
- Known for citing sources directly
- **Key action:** Allow PerplexityBot in robots.txt, create citable content

### Google AI Overviews
- Appears at top of Google search results
- Synthesizes information from multiple sources
- **Key action:** Optimize for featured snippets, use FAQ schema

### Claude (Anthropic)
- Pioneer of the llms.txt standard
- Primarily uses training data
- **Key action:** Create llms.txt, allow ClaudeBot in robots.txt

### Gemini (Google)
- Integrated with Google Search
- Uses Google's index
- **Key action:** Traditional SEO signals plus AI-optimized content

## AI SEO Glossary

**AI SEO** - Optimizing content for AI-generated search results

**GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)** - Optimizing for generative AI search engines

**AEO (Answer Engine Optimization)** - Optimizing to appear in AI answers

**LLMO (Large Language Model Optimization)** - Optimizing for LLM-powered search

**llms.txt** - Markdown file at website root telling AI what content matters

**AI Visibility** - Measure of how often a brand appears in AI recommendations

**Brand Mentions** - References to a business name across the web (key AI SEO signal)

**AI Crawler** - Bot that indexes content for AI systems (GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot)

**Schema Markup** - Structured data that helps AI understand content

**Bing Indexing** - Critical for ChatGPT visibility (ChatGPT uses Bing)

**Content Extraction** - How AI pulls citable snippets from web content

**Entity Optimization** - Building a clear, consistent brand identity for AI recognition

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is AI SEO?
AI SEO (also called GEO, AEO, or LLMO) is the practice of optimizing content to appear in AI-generated search results from platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. Unlike traditional SEO which focuses on Google rankings, AI SEO focuses on being mentioned and cited when AI answers questions.

### How is AI SEO different from traditional SEO?
Traditional SEO focuses on ranking in Google's search results through backlinks and keyword optimization. AI SEO focuses on being recommended by AI systems through brand mentions, structured content, technical files like llms.txt, and content that AI can easily extract and cite.

### What is llms.txt?
llms.txt is a markdown file placed at your website's root directory (yoursite.com/llms.txt) that tells AI crawlers which content is most important. It acts as a curated reading list for AI systems, helping them understand your site's structure and prioritize your best content. The standard was proposed by Anthropic.

### Why is Bing important for AI SEO?
ChatGPT uses Bing for real-time web search. If your site isn't indexed in Bing, ChatGPT cannot find or recommend your business when users ask questions. Submitting your site to Bing Webmaster Tools is a critical first step in AI SEO.

### How long does AI SEO take to work?
Most businesses see measurable improvements in AI visibility within 30-60 days of implementing AI SEO strategies. Significant business impact (more leads, calls, sales) typically happens within 90 days. This is faster than traditional SEO which often takes 6-12 months.

### Can I do AI SEO myself?
Yes, many aspects of AI SEO can be done yourself with the right knowledge. Basic technical setup like creating llms.txt and configuring robots.txt can be done in about an hour. Content optimization and ongoing strategy require more time and expertise, which is why many businesses choose to work with AI SEO specialists like AI Clearbridge.

### What robots.txt settings should I use for AI SEO?
Your robots.txt should explicitly allow AI crawlers: GPTBot, ChatGPT-User (OpenAI), ClaudeBot, Claude-Web (Anthropic), PerplexityBot (Perplexity), and Google-Extended (Google). Block only sensitive directories like /api/ or /private/.

### Does schema markup help with AI SEO?
Yes, schema markup (JSON-LD structured data) helps AI systems understand your content structure. Key schema types for AI SEO include Organization, LocalBusiness, FAQ, HowTo, Article, and Product schemas.

### What are brand mentions and why do they matter?
Brand mentions are references to your business name across the web, even without links. AI systems use brand mentions as a trust signal - the more your business is mentioned on authoritative platforms (Reddit, industry sites, news), the more likely AI will recommend you.

### How do I check my AI visibility?
You can manually check by asking ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other AI tools questions about your industry. For automated checking, use AI Clearbridge's free visibility checker at https://aiclearbridge.com/ai-visibility which tests your brand across multiple platforms.

## Community

- **AI Clearbridge Community (Free):** https://whop.com/aiclearbridge
  Free community for AI SEO practitioners and business owners learning AI visibility optimization

## Social Links

- Twitter: https://twitter.com/aiclearbridge
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@aiclearbridge
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/aiclearbridge

## Contact Information

- **Website:** https://aiclearbridge.com
- **Email:** hello@aiclearbridge.com
- **Free Consultation:** https://aiclearbridge.com/ai-visibility

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*This document follows the llms.txt standard for AI content discovery. Last updated: January 2026.*