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How We Achieved 573% Growth in AI Search Visibility

A comprehensive case study of a B2B SaaS company's transformation from invisible to dominant in AI-powered search platforms

6-Month Timeline
573% Average Growth
3 AI Platforms

The Client

Our client is a mid-sized B2B SaaS company providing project management solutions to enterprise clients. Despite having a solid product and traditional SEO presence, they were virtually invisible when potential customers asked AI assistants for recommendations.

Industry
B2B SaaS - Project Management
Company Size
150-200 employees, $15M ARR
Challenge
Zero visibility in AI search results despite strong traditional SEO
Initial Baseline Metrics
ChatGPT Visibility
12/100
Perplexity Visibility
8/100
Google AI Visibility
15/100
Average Score11.7/100

Our Comprehensive GEO Strategy

We implemented a multi-faceted approach targeting content optimization, authority building, and technical enhancements across all major AI platforms.

Content Restructuring

Rewrote 45+ pages to answer specific questions AI models prioritize, using natural language and conversational tone.

Authority Signals

Built citations from 30+ authoritative sources including industry publications, academic journals, and trusted review sites.

Schema Markup

Implemented comprehensive structured data including FAQ, HowTo, Product, and Organization schemas across the entire site.

Expert Content

Published 25 in-depth guides featuring quotes from industry experts and original research data.

Conversational Keywords

Optimized for 200+ question-based queries that users ask AI assistants, not traditional search engines.

Data Transparency

Added detailed pricing, feature comparisons, and performance metrics that AI models value for recommendations.

6-Month Implementation Timeline

6-Month GEO Implementation Timeline Infographic

Detailed Implementation Breakdown

Month 1-2
Foundation & Audit
Comprehensive AI visibility audit across ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI
Competitor analysis of top 10 AI-recommended solutions
Content gap analysis identifying 150+ missing topics
Technical SEO audit and schema implementation plan
Results: Baseline established, strategy roadmap created
Month 3-4
Content Transformation
Rewrote 45 existing pages with conversational, question-focused content
Published 15 new comprehensive guides (3,000+ words each)
Implemented FAQ schema on 30+ pages
Created comparison pages featuring competitor analysis
Results: +35% visibility improvement, first AI citations appeared
Month 5-6
Authority Building & Optimization
Secured citations from 30+ authoritative industry sources
Published original research report cited by AI models
Optimized for 200+ conversational keyword phrases
Added transparent pricing and feature comparison tables
Results: +538% additional growth, dominant AI search presence achieved

Final Results: 573% Average Growth

ChatGPT
Before
12/100
After
89/100
+642%
Improvement
Perplexity
Before
8/100
After
76/100
+850%
Improvement
Google AI
Before
15/100
After
82/100
+447%
Improvement
Business Impact
285%
Increase in AI-sourced traffic
156%
Growth in qualified leads
$2.4M
Additional pipeline generated
18%
Reduction in CAC

Key Takeaways

1
AI Models Prioritize Different Signals Than Traditional Search

While Google SEO values backlinks and keyword density, AI models prioritize authoritative citations, conversational content, and structured data that makes information easy to extract and synthesize.

2
Transparency Wins in AI Recommendations

Companies that openly share pricing, feature comparisons, and limitations are significantly more likely to be recommended by AI assistants. Transparency builds trust with both AI models and end users.

3
Question-Focused Content Outperforms Keyword-Focused Content

Content structured around answering specific questions performs 4-5x better in AI search results than traditional keyword-optimized content. Users ask AI assistants questions, not keywords.

4
Authority Building Requires Strategic Citation Placement

Getting mentioned in authoritative sources that AI models trust (industry publications, academic journals, trusted review sites) has exponential impact on visibility across all AI platforms.

5
GEO is a Long-Term Investment, Not a Quick Fix

Meaningful AI visibility improvements require 4-6 months of consistent effort. Companies that treat GEO as an ongoing strategy rather than a one-time project see sustained growth and competitive advantages.

Ready to Achieve Similar Results for Your Business?

Let's discuss how we can transform your AI search visibility and drive qualified leads through strategic GEO implementation.