Answers about AI search, in plain English.
One question per page. The direct answer first. Sources cited. This is the same playbook we sell — free to read.
AEO basics
Playbook
How do I get my business recommended by ChatGPT?
ChatGPT recommends businesses it can find and verify. The six signals that make you recommendable — plus the full 20-step DIY checklist with a difficulty rating on every step (spoiler: half rate hard).
Read the answer →Why doesn't AI recommend my business?
Almost always because AI can't verify you exist: missing schema, inconsistent listings, no reviews, content that answers nothing, or blocked crawlers. The 7 reasons ranked, with a self-check for each.
Read the answer →Data
Tools & buying
What are the best AI visibility tools for small businesses?
An honest comparison of AI visibility trackers in 2026 — Otterly.AI, Peec AI, Profound, Scrunch, Semrush and Ahrefs add-ons, and Surfaceddd's done-for-you service — with entry prices and an 'effort on you' rating: every self-serve tool leaves the 20-step optimization work on your plate.
Read the answer →Surfaceddd vs doing AEO yourself — which makes sense?
You can do AEO yourself — it's a 20-step job and most steps rate hard or moderate. When grinding through DIY is the right call, when hiring makes sense, and what each path honestly costs.
Read the answer →Read it all and still want it done for you?
That’s the service. We audit how AI sees your business, fix what it finds, and track the result — starting at $200.