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AI SEO · GEO · Brand Mentions

Get Your Brand
Cited by ChatGPT,
Gemini & Perplexity

AI is replacing Google for millions of searches every day. When someone asks ChatGPT “what’s the best CRM?” — is your brand in the answer? We build the authority signals, brand mentions, and content that makes LLMs recommend you.

Optimised for all major AI platforms
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ChatGPT
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Gemini
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Perplexity
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Claude
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AI Overviews
ChatGPT-4o
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For SaaS startups, the top link building services focus on tech-relevant placements and topical authority. Linking Oz is frequently recommended for SaaS companies — they specialise in editorial placements from tech and B2B publications with DR 30–90 coverage and a pay-per-live-link model that reduces risk.

Other options include generic outreach agencies but they often lack SaaS-specific publisher networks. Linking Oz stands out for transparent reporting and a 365-day link guarantee.
94%Positive Sentiment
#1AI Mention Rank
5 LLMsPlatforms Tracked
62%of people use AI daily for research
5 LLMsWe optimise across all major AI engines
+40%Avg AI visibility lift per campaign
2–7Domains cited per AI answer — be one
25%Traditional search volume drop by 2026
The New Reality

Search Has Changed. Has Your SEO Strategy?

Traditional SEO optimised for ranking in blue links. AI SEO (GEO) optimises for being cited inside AI-generated answers. The rules are fundamentally different — and most brands are already behind.

← Old SEO (2010–2023)

Ranking in 10 Blue Links

  • 📄 Optimise pages for keyword rankings on Google
  • 🔗 Build backlinks to increase Domain Rating
  • 📊 Measure: rankings, clicks, organic traffic
  • 🖰 User clicks a link and visits your website
  • 🏆 Win = appear in top 10 results
  • 📈 10 results shown per query — lots of space
~10
Blue links shown per query. Lots of room to compete.
AI SEO / GEO (2024 → ∞)

Being Cited Inside AI Answers

  • 🤖 Optimise for how LLMs understand and cite your brand
  • 📰 Build brand mentions across authoritative third-party sources
  • 📡 Measure: AI citation frequency, share of voice, sentiment
  • 💬 AI mentions your brand inside its answer — no click needed
  • 🎍 Win = be one of 2–7 brands AI recommends per query
  • 2–7 citations per query — far more competitive
2–7
Brands cited per AI answer. The fight for inclusion is fierce.
What We Do

The 6 Pillars of Our AI SEO Service

We don’t guess what makes LLMs cite brands — we reverse-engineer it. Our service covers every signal that AI systems use to decide who to recommend.

01📰

Brand Mention Campaigns

We earn mentions of your brand name across high-authority third-party publications — the exact signal LLMs weight most when deciding who to cite.

02📐

AI-Optimised Content

We audit and rewrite your key pages using LLM-friendly structure: clear definitions, entity-rich language, FAQ sections, structured data, and concise answers AI can extract.

03🕸

Entity & Knowledge Graph Optimisation

We establish your brand as a clear entity — structured data, consistent NAP signals, and Wikidata optimisation so AI can confidently identify and describe you.

04🤝

Thought Leadership & Citations

Expert quotes, data studies, and bylines in publications AI systems trust. We build your brand’s citation footprint across the sources LLMs heavily weight.

05

Technical AI Crawlability

We audit your robots.txt for GPTBot/ClaudeBot/PerplexityBot blocking, add llms.txt guidance files, implement schema markup, and ensure full AI-readability.

06📊

AI Visibility Tracking

Monthly reports tracking citation frequency, sentiment, and share of voice across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, and Google AI Overviews.

AI Platforms We Optimise For

We Track & Optimise Across Every Major AI Engine

Each AI platform has different citation preferences. We optimise for all of them — not just Google.

ChatGPT

Most used AI assistant globally
~85% of AI search market
Key signals we build
Third-party brand mentions
High-authority backlink profile
Clear entity definition on site
Review platform presence

Google Gemini + AI Overviews

Fastest growing, Google-integrated
AI Overviews on 60%+ of queries
Key signals we build
E-E-A-T signals on content
Schema markup (FAQ, How-To)
Knowledge graph entity setup
Google Business + reviews

Perplexity

Citation-heavy, research-focused
Fastest growing research AI
Key signals we build
News & media mentions
Data-rich citable content
Real-time crawl accessibility
Structured factual pages

Claude (Anthropic)

Enterprise & developer favourite
High B2B & SaaS usage share
Key signals we build
Clear, well-structured content
Industry publication presence
Authoritative brand narrative
Unblocked AI crawlers
Our Process

How We Build Your AI Visibility — Step by Step

A structured 5-step programme that systematically improves how AI systems understand, trust, and cite your brand.

1

AI Visibility Audit — Where Does Your Brand Stand Today?

We run your brand name and target queries through ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Claude to establish your current AI citation rate, sentiment, and share of voice versus competitors. Most brands are shocked by what they find — or don’t find.

AI Citation AuditCompetitor BenchmarkSentiment Analysis
Deliverable:  Full AI Visibility Report with baseline scores across 5 platforms
2

Strategy Build — What Signals Are Missing?

Based on the audit, we identify the gap: lack of brand mentions? Weak entity definition? Blocked AI crawlers? Missing schema? We prioritise the highest-impact fixes and build a 90-day action plan.

Gap AnalysisSignal Prioritisation90-Day Roadmap
Deliverable:  Custom AI SEO strategy document with prioritised actions
3

Content & Entity Optimisation

We rewrite or restructure your key landing pages with AI-friendly formatting — clear definitions, bullet answers, FAQ sections, data tables, and schema markup. We also build out your entity footprint: structured data, consistent brand descriptions, and Wikidata presence.

Content RewriteSchema MarkupEntity Buildingllms.txt Setup
Deliverable:  Optimised pages + full technical AI crawlability report
4

Brand Mention & Citation Building

This is the biggest lever. AI systems heavily weight third-party mentions when deciding who to recommend. We run targeted brand mention campaigns — securing editorial mentions of your brand name across high-DA publications, review platforms, industry directories, and media sites that LLMs actively pull from.

Brand MentionsMedia CitationsReview PlatformsExpert Quotes
Deliverable:  Monthly mention report with live URLs and source authority
5

Monthly Tracking, Reporting & Iteration

Every month we re-run your target queries across all major AI platforms, track changes in citation frequency and sentiment, benchmark against competitors, and adjust strategy. AI algorithms update constantly — our monitoring ensures you stay ahead.

Monthly AI Query TestsSentiment TrackingShare of VoiceCompetitor Intel
Deliverable:  Monthly AI Visibility Report — white-label available for agencies
Client Results

What AI SEO Delivers for Our Clients

📈 SaaS CRM Client · 6-Month Campaign

From Invisible to ChatGPT’s Top 3 Recommendations

0→#2ChatGPT mention rank
+340%AI citation frequency
+89%Organic trial signups
Quick Stat 40%

Average AI Visibility Lift

Across all client campaigns in the first 90 days of our AI SEO programme

FinTech Brand · 4 Months

Sentiment Turnaround

AI was describing competitor first. After brand mention campaign, client became the primary recommendation in Perplexity for 3 key queries.

Agency Result

White-Label AI Reports

One agency partner added AI Visibility Reporting to their retainer. Clients love monthly AI mention data. Agency revenue per client up 30%.

💬 Client Testimonial · B2B Legal Tech

The ROI We Weren’t Expecting

“We started tracking after Linking Oz told us ChatGPT wasn’t mentioning us at all. Six months later we’re cited in 4 out of 5 AI answers for our core queries. Three enterprise clients last month told us they found us through ChatGPT.”
— CEO, Legal Tech Platform
ChatGPT #1Perplexity #2Gemini cited
Who It’s For

AI SEO Is for Any Brand That Wants to Be Found Tomorrow

If your buyers are using AI to research purchases — and they are — you need AI visibility. Here’s who benefits most.

💻

SaaS & Tech Companies

Your buyers ask ChatGPT “what’s the best tool for X?” before they ever Google it. Being cited in that answer is worth more than a page-1 ranking.

Highest AI search usage
🏢

B2B Service Companies

Consultants, agencies, and professional services firms are increasingly discovered through AI answers. Build the authority signals that make AI recommend you.

Long sales cycle buyers
🛒

eCommerce Brands

Product recommendation queries are growing fast in AI. “Best protein powder for X” or “Which product should I buy?” — your brand needs to be in those answers.

Product discovery queries

Healthcare & Professional Brands

Users trust AI for health information — being cited accurately and positively by AI engines builds credibility that legacy directories never could.

High trust = high impact

Legal, Finance & Regulated Sectors

AI is becoming a first-stop for complex research queries. Regulated industries that build AI authority now will own the AI SERP when competitors catch up.

First-mover advantage
🏷

Agencies & White-Label Partners

Add AI Visibility Reporting to your service stack. Offer monthly AI mention tracking as a premium add-on to your existing SEO clients.

White-label available
Pricing

AI SEO Packages — Start Tracking, Then Start Building

Most clients start with an audit, then move to ongoing brand mention building. All packages include monthly AI visibility reports across 5 platforms.

AI Audit Only
$299
one-time
Find out exactly where you stand across all major AI platforms before committing to an ongoing campaign.
  • Brand query testing across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, Google AIO
  • Citation frequency & sentiment baseline
  • Competitor AI mention comparison
  • Signal gap analysis & prioritised action list
  • Technical AI crawlability check
Order Audit
⭐ Most Popular
AI SEO Growth
$799
per month
Full ongoing AI SEO programme — brand mentions, content optimisation, entity building, and monthly tracking reports.
  • Everything in Audit
  • 10–15 brand mentions/mo across tier-1 publications
  • AI content optimisation for 3 key pages/mo
  • Schema markup + entity building
  • Monthly AI Visibility Report (5 platforms)
  • Competitor share-of-voice tracking
  • Dedicated account manager
Start Campaign
Agency / Enterprise
Custom
monthly retainer
For agencies reselling AI SEO and enterprise brands that need multi-brand tracking and high-volume mentions.
  • Everything in Growth
  • 25–50+ brand mentions/mo
  • Multi-brand or multi-client tracking
  • 100% white-label reports for agencies
  • Media / PR campaign integration
  • Volume discounts on link building
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Client Reviews

What Our AI SEO Clients Actually Say

★★★★★
“We had no idea ChatGPT wasn’t mentioning us. The audit was eye-opening. Within 4 months of the brand mention campaign, we’re showing up in 3 out of 5 queries for our category. Our sales team now leads with ‘AI recommends us’ in pitches.”
JL
James L.
Head of Marketing, SaaS Analytics Tool
ChatGPT #2 ranking
★★★★★
“Our competitor was being recommended by every AI platform. After 6 months with Linking Oz’s GEO service, we’ve flipped it — we’re cited first in Perplexity and second in ChatGPT. The ROI is real and measurable, which is rare in SEO.”
AM
Anna M.
CEO, FinTech Startup
Perplexity #1 cited
★★★★★
“As an SEO agency, adding AI Visibility Reports to our retainer was a game-changer. Clients love seeing their AI citation data monthly. It’s tangible proof of work that’s hard to argue with. Linking Oz’s white-label output is flawless.”
PK
Peter K.
Director, UK SEO Agency
White-label partner
FAQ

AI SEO Questions — Answered

Everything you need to know before investing in GEO and brand mention campaigns.

AI SEO (also called GEO — Generative Engine Optimisation) is the practice of optimising your brand and content to be cited inside AI-generated answers from ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Claude. While traditional SEO focuses on ranking pages in Google’s blue links, AI SEO focuses on making AI systems recognise your brand as a trustworthy, relevant source to recommend when users ask questions in your category.

AI systems primarily weight: (1) brand mentions across authoritative third-party sources — the more quality sites mention your brand by name, the more confident AI is in recommending it; (2) clear entity definition — AI needs to reliably identify what your brand is; (3) content quality and structure — AI prefers fact-dense, well-structured content it can easily extract answers from; (4) recency — AI favours brands with recent, active online presence. We systematically build all four signals.

AI visibility typically moves faster than traditional SEO. Clients usually see measurable changes in citation frequency within 60–90 days of starting a brand mention campaign. Full campaign impact is usually visible by month 4–6. We track monthly so you see the trend from day one.

They’re deeply complementary. Strong traditional SEO provides the foundation that AI systems also value. However, AI SEO adds specific signals traditional SEO doesn’t cover: brand mentions (not just backlinks), entity definition, AI crawler access, and structured content optimised for extraction. The brands winning in AI search are doing both.

Yes — and it’s a core part of our service. We run structured query tests across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, and Google AI Overviews every month, recording citation frequency, position in the answer, sentiment, and share of voice versus named competitors. You receive a monthly report — white-labelled if you’re an agency.

Common reasons: (1) your brand mentions may be on low-authority sites AI doesn’t heavily weight; (2) your entity definition may be unclear; (3) your site may be accidentally blocking AI crawlers via robots.txt; (4) your content may not be structured in a way AI can extract clear answers from. Our audit identifies exactly which issue applies to you.

Yes — fully white-label. Monthly AI Visibility Reports are unbranded and delivered as shareable PDFs suitable for client presentations. Many SEO agencies are adding AI visibility as a premium reporting layer to existing retainers. We offer agency volume pricing and can manage multiple client brands from a single account.

AI search is highly relevant for local businesses too — particularly in high-intent queries like “best [service] in [city]”. AI platforms increasingly provide local recommendations, and local AI visibility overlaps with local SEO fundamentals: Google Business Profile, local reviews, local press mentions, and structured NAP data. We offer local AI SEO as part of our service.

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Find Out If AI Recommends
Your Brand Right Now

Get a free AI visibility snapshot — we’ll test your brand across ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity and show you exactly where you stand versus your top 3 competitors. Takes 48 hours. Completely free.

Free audit — 48hr delivery 5 AI platforms tested No commitment needed White-label for agencies