Is Your Brand Visible to AI Search?
AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews are replacing traditional search. Get your AI Answer Readiness Score and find out if your brand is being cited, recommended, and trusted by AI.
By Paul L, Founder & CEO of CiteCrawl — 25+ years in technology, software, and enterprise digital solutions
Published March 1, 2026 · Last updated March 19, 2026
TL;DR
CiteCrawl scores your website from 0-100 on AI search readiness. It checks 35+ signals across technical SEO, performance, content structure, authority, and agentic readiness — then delivers a PDF report with step-by-step fixes and estimated score uplift per recommendation. View pricing: Single audit $49 | Quarterly $69/quarter | Pro $100/month.
Higher conversion from AI-referred traffic
Of B2B buyers use LLMs for research
Drop in traditional search volume in 2026
Why Does GEO Matter for Your Business?
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is the practice of optimizing your website to be cited, recommended, and trusted by AI search engines. Unlike traditional SEO, which focuses on ranking in a list of links, GEO focuses on whether your brand appears in AI-generated answers — the format that is rapidly replacing traditional search results.
According to research from Search Engine Land and Gartner, AI search volume has grown by over 400% since 2024. Traditional search engines are losing market share as users increasingly ask AI assistants for recommendations, comparisons, and buying decisions. The Schema.org structured data standard and the emerging llms.txt specification are becoming essential for AI discoverability.
When a user asks ChatGPT or Perplexity a question, the AI selects which sources to cite based on specific signals: whether your site allows AI crawlers, how structured your content is, whether you have author credentials, and whether third-party platforms corroborate your existence. These are the exact signals CiteCrawl measures.
The businesses that optimise for GEO now will capture the growing share of AI-referred traffic — which converts at 4.4x the rate of traditional organic search. Those that do not will become invisible to an increasing percentage of their potential customers. Learn more about our mission.
What Does CiteCrawl Audit?
CiteCrawl runs 35+ automated checks across every signal AI search engines use to decide which brands to cite and recommend. See how scoring works.
How Does CiteCrawl Work?
Enter your website URL
Choose a plan on our pricing page and enter the URL you want to audit. CiteCrawl accepts any publicly accessible website.
Complete payment via Stripe
Payments are processed securely through Stripe. Pro subscribers skip this step — audits are created directly from the dashboard.
Our engine analyses your site
CiteCrawl fetches your page, checks robots.txt and llms.txt, analyses HTML structure, evaluates Schema.org markup, measures performance via Google PageSpeed API, and audits authority signals across 16 third-party platforms.
Receive your detailed PDF report
Within 2-5 minutes, you receive a comprehensive PDF report by email with your AI Answer Readiness Score (0-100), category breakdowns, per-check analysis with evidence, and a prioritised 90-day action plan with estimated score uplift per fix.
Implement and track progress
Follow the action plan to improve your score. Quarterly and Pro subscribers can track score improvements over time with automated re-audits.
What Are the Key GEO Terms?
- GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)
- The practice of optimizing website content to be cited, recommended, and trusted by AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and Google AI Overviews.
- AI Answer Readiness Score
- A score from 0 to 100 that measures how well your website is optimized to be found, cited, and recommended by AI assistants. Calculated by CiteCrawl across 35+ signals in 5 categories.
- E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness)
- Google's quality guidelines that AI systems also use to evaluate content credibility. Author credentials, content freshness, and third-party corroboration are key E-E-A-T signals.
- llms.txt
- A standardised file (see llmstxt.org) that provides AI systems with a structured summary of your site — what you do, who you serve, and where to find key pages.
- Agentic AI
- AI systems that browse, compare, and transact on behalf of users. These agents require server-rendered content, HTTPS, security headers, and accessible markup to interact with your site.
How Does CiteCrawl Compare to a Manual GEO Audit?
CiteCrawl delivers the same depth of analysis as a manual GEO audit at a fraction of the cost and time, with automated score tracking and estimated uplift per fix.
| CiteCrawl | Manual Audit | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to complete | 2-5 minutes | 2-5 days |
| Cost | From $49 | $500-2,000+ |
| Checks covered | 35+ signals | Varies |
| Score uplift estimates | Per-fix estimates | Rarely included |
| Quarterly tracking | $69/quarter | Re-engage each time |
| Bulk audits (agencies) | 50/month (Pro) | Per-engagement |
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the most common questions about CiteCrawl, GEO audits, and AI search visibility.
What is a GEO audit?
A GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) audit analyses your website across 35+ signals to determine how visible it is to AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. It produces an AI Answer Readiness Score from 0 to 100 with a detailed remediation plan.
How does CiteCrawl score my website?
CiteCrawl evaluates 5 categories: Technical SEO (39pts), Performance (20pts), Content Structure (54pts), Authority & Trust (30pts), and Agentic Readiness (21pts). The raw score is normalised to a 0-100 scale. Each check includes a "Why AI Cares" explanation and estimated score uplift if fixed.
How much does an audit cost?
A single audit costs $49 (one-time) and includes a full PDF report with actionable recommendations. The quarterly plan is $69 per quarter with automated audits every 90 days. The Pro plan is $100 per month with up to 50 audits. See our pricing page for full details.
How long does an audit take?
Most audits complete in 2-5 minutes. Your PDF report is emailed to you automatically and is also available for download from your dashboard.
What types of websites can CiteCrawl audit?
CiteCrawl works with any publicly accessible website. The audit automatically detects your site type (SaaS, e-commerce, local business, professional services, or content) and adjusts third-party platform relevance weighting accordingly.
What is AI Answer Readiness?
AI Answer Readiness measures how likely AI search engines are to cite, recommend, and trust your brand in their generated responses. A score of 80+ means your site is well-positioned for AI citation. Below 40 means AI systems are unlikely to recommend your brand.
What Is Your AI Answer Readiness Score?
Your AI Answer Readiness Score is a 0-100 measure of how likely AI search engines are to cite, recommend, and trust your brand. CiteCrawl calculates it in minutes by analysing 35+ GEO signals across your website. Contact us if you have questions.