Getting quoted by AI is not magic — it is the result of making your site easy for AI to find, understand and trust. Here is a practical 12-point checklist you can work through this week to start showing up in AI answers. This is the foundation of AI search visibility.
Make your business legible to AI
- Add an FAQ to your key pages and answer the exact questions customers ask.
- Lead each page with a clear answer AI can lift.
- Add structured data (schema) for your business, services and FAQs.
- Create an llms.txt file — a simple summary of your business for AI engines.
Build trust and consistency
- Make your name, address and phone identical everywhere online.
- Claim and complete your Google Business Profile.
- Earn reviews — our reputation management automates this.
- Get mentioned on relevant directories and articles.
Write content AI wants to quote
- Use clear question-style headings that match how people ask.
- Keep facts current and specific.
- Cover your topic thoroughly.
- Add local context (your city, South Africa).
Then check your progress
Ask ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI the questions your customers would, and see whether you come up. A free AI Visibility Audit shows you exactly where you stand.
Frequently asked questions
How long until AI starts quoting my site?
Foundations can be in place within days, but trust and mentions build over weeks.
Do I need technical skills?
Some items are technical, but most are content and consistency. We can handle the technical side.
Is this the same as SEO?
It overlaps with SEO but focuses on getting quoted by AI. Doing both is ideal.
Ready to get found by AI, not just Google?
See where your business stands today with a free AI Visibility Audit, or explore our AI Search Visibility (GEO) and SEO services. Prefer to talk? Get in touch and we will map out your next move.