# Geol.ai - Complete Documentation > Transform your content for AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and Gemini. Geol.ai is the pioneering GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) platform that helps businesses maximize their visibility across AI-powered search engines and chatbots. --- ## Geol.ai Overview Geol.ai is the first comprehensive GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) platform that transforms your content for AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and Gemini. We help businesses maximize their visibility across AI-powered search engines and chatbots. ### Core Value Proposition - **800M+ ChatGPT users** we help you reach - **Measurable visibility improvement** for optimized content - **10K+ active users** trusting our platform - **50+ factors analyzed** by our AI Visibility Score - **6 core formats** for focused AI optimization ### Key Benefits - Instant AI Visibility Score assessment - Industry-specific structured data generation - Competitive analytics and benchmarking - Automated monitoring with scheduled scans - One-click CMS integration for WordPress, Shopify, and more ### Who We Serve - **Growth Executives**: Increase content ROI with AI-optimized visibility - **SEO Teams**: Future-proof your content strategy for AI-driven search - **Developers**: Implement structured data without manual schema markup - **Content Managers**: Automate optimization across all CMS platforms --- ## How Geol Works Structured data, done right — in under 60 seconds. Precision-validated schema that helps AI answer engines recognize, trust, and recommend your content. ### Three Simple Steps #### Step 1: Enter Your URL - **Instant Precision GEO Intelligence Analysis**: Advanced crawler with AI-powered content understanding - Comprehensive content extraction and analysis - Industry detection and categorization - Real-time quality assessment #### Step 2: Get Optimized Formats - **6 core AI-optimized formats**: Validated schemas focused on maximum AI search visibility - **robots.txt**: Optimized crawler instructions for GPTBot, ClaudeBot, and other AI bots - **llms.txt**: AI model instructions for site context and content interpretation - **llms-full.txt**: Complete site content for RAG systems (no crawling required) - **sitemap.xml**: URL discovery with priority and frequency hints - **JSON-LD (Schema.org)**: Structured data supporting 13 schema types - **Page Metadata**: Combined SEO meta tags + Open Graph + Twitter Cards #### Step 3: Implement & Monitor - **7 CMS connectors with competitive analytics**: Track Quality Score improvements with performance benchmarking - One-click deployment to WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Webflow, Squarespace, BigCommerce, HubSpot - Scheduled scans for continuous monitoring - Competitive analysis against industry leaders - Real-time progress tracking ### Behind the Scenes #### Content Analysis Pipeline 1. **Advanced Crawling**: JavaScript rendering, dynamic content capture, multi-page analysis 2. **AI-Powered Understanding**: NLP analysis, entity extraction, topic modeling, sentiment analysis 3. **Industry Detection**: Content signal analysis, category mapping, template selection 4. **External Enrichment**: Google Knowledge Graph integration, WHOIS data, social profiles #### Quality Scoring Engine - **Completeness Score**: Essential metadata presence - **Richness Score**: Media and structured data quality - **Freshness Score**: Content recency and updates - **Authority Score**: Domain and backlink analysis - **Compatibility Score**: AI platform requirements - **AI Readability Score**: Clarity and structure for AI --- ## Platform Features ### Quality Scoring Engine Multi-dimensional quality assessment with 6 scorers and letter grades (A-F) - **Completeness**: Essential metadata, title tags, descriptions, schema markup - **Richness**: Media assets, structured data, content depth - **Freshness**: Publication dates, update frequency, recency signals - **Authority**: Domain authority, backlinks, citations - **Compatibility**: AI platform requirements, format compliance - **AI Readability**: Content structure, clarity, scanability Each scorer provides: - Letter grade (A-F) assessment - Actionable recommendations with priority levels - Critical issue identification with fix guidance - Score breakdown and improvement paths ### 6 Core Format Generation (Phase 5.1) Focused format library with high-impact, directly deployable outputs **Root-Level Formats (4 formats, domain-wide):** - **robots.txt**: Optimized crawler instructions for AI bots (GPTBot, ClaudeBot, etc.) - **llms.txt**: AI model instructions for site purpose and content interpretation - **llms-full.txt**: Complete site content export for RAG systems - **sitemap.xml**: URL discovery with priority and frequency hints **Page-Level Formats (2 formats, per URL):** - **JSON-LD (Schema.org)**: Structured data supporting 13 schema types (Article, Product, FAQPage, HowTo, Event, LocalBusiness, VideoObject, Course, JobPosting, SoftwareApplication, Service, WebPage, Organization) - **Page Metadata**: Combined SEO meta tags + Open Graph + Twitter Cards ### Precision GEO Intelligence Automated industry detection + external data enrichment - **Content Signal Analysis**: Topic modeling, keyword extraction, semantic understanding - **Industry Detection**: Automatic categorization with confidence scoring - **External Enrichment**: Google Knowledge Graph, WHOIS records, social profiles - **Format Recommendations**: Impact-based prioritization of formats ### Competitive Analytics Dashboard See how you stack up against competitors with 5-dimension radar charts - **Multi-URL Comparison**: Side-by-side analysis of up to 5 competitors - **Gap Analysis**: Identify strengths and weaknesses - **Industry Benchmarking**: Compare against top performers - **Priority Recommendations**: Focus on high-impact improvements - **Trend Tracking**: Monitor changes over time ### CMS Connectors WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Webflow, Squarespace, BigCommerce, HubSpot integration - **Persistent Cloud URLs**: Updates in place without changing links - **Scheduled Scans**: Daily, weekly, or monthly monitoring - **Automatic Deployment**: Push optimizations directly to your CMS - **Bulk Optimization**: Process entire sites at once - **Version Control**: Track changes and rollback if needed ### Enterprise Infrastructure Built for scale, security, and team collaboration - **Tenant-Isolated Storage**: Cloudflare R2 with encryption - **Rate Limiting**: Upstash Redis for fair usage - **Team Management**: Multi-user accounts with roles - **White-Label Options**: Custom branding for agencies - **API Access**: Programmatic integration options - **Webhook Support**: Real-time notifications --- ## Platform Integrations ### CMS Platform Support #### WordPress - **Most popular plugin** with 10K+ active installations - Auto-optimization on publish - Bulk content optimization for existing posts - Custom post types support - Gutenberg block integration #### Shopify - **E-commerce optimization** for product discoverability - Product schema automation - Collection page optimization - Inventory sync with real-time updates - Multi-variant product support #### Wix - **Drag-and-drop integration** for Wix websites - Visual editor integration - Automatic meta injection - No-code setup process - Wix Stores compatibility #### Webflow - **Designer-friendly integration** for Webflow sites - CMS collection optimization - Custom code injection - Real-time preview - Automatic sitemap updates #### Squarespace - **Seamless integration** for Squarespace portfolios - Page-level optimization - Blog post automation - Template compatibility - Commerce platform support #### BigCommerce - **Enterprise e-commerce** AI optimization - Catalog-wide optimization - Multi-store support - API-based sync - Faceted search optimization #### HubSpot - **Marketing automation** platform integration - Landing page optimization - Blog integration - CRM data sync - Email campaign enhancement ### AI Platform Optimization #### Google AI Overviews - Schema.org JSON-LD markup implementation - Answer-first content structure - E-E-A-T signals enhancement - Featured snippet optimization #### ChatGPT - OAI-SearchBot crawling allowance - Direct answer formatting - Wikipedia and Reddit presence - Bing Webmaster Tools integration #### Gemini - Multimodal content optimization - YouTube schema implementation - Google ecosystem integration - Comprehensive research formatting #### Claude - Technical accuracy focus - Authoritative content structure - Citation formatting - API extraction optimization #### Perplexity - Real-time content updates - Server-side rendering support - Visual content integration - Q&A formatting #### Microsoft Copilot - Domain authority building - Conversational keyword targeting - Comprehensive guide creation - Mobile-first optimization --- ## Use Cases by Industry ### Enterprise Marketing **Maximize content reach across all AI platforms for brand visibility** Large enterprises invest millions in content creation but struggle to measure AI platform visibility. Geol.ai provides comprehensive analytics showing exactly how content performs across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and other AI engines. **Outcomes:** - Significant increase in AI platform citations - Major improvement in content discoverability - Complete visibility into AI-driven brand mentions - Strong ROI in first quarter ### Growth Teams **Drive qualified traffic from AI search with optimized content discovery** Modern growth teams recognize that traditional SEO alone isn't enough. With AI search handling 40% of queries, growth leaders use Geol.ai to ensure their content appears in AI-generated answers. **Outcomes:** - Significant increase in organic traffic from AI sources - Higher conversion rate on AI-driven traffic - Reduced customer acquisition cost - Average increase in qualified leads ### E-commerce **Get products discovered by AI shopping assistants and recommendation engines** E-commerce brands face a new challenge: AI shopping assistants now influence purchase decisions. Geol.ai helps product catalogs get discovered and recommended by AI engines. **Outcomes:** - Product mentions in more AI recommendations - Notable increase in AI-driven product discovery - Higher conversion from AI referrals - Significant additional revenue ### Digital Strategy **Future-proof content strategy with AI-first optimization approach** Forward-thinking digital strategists know the search landscape is evolving. Geol.ai enables strategy teams to pivot from traditional SEO to AI-first content optimization. **Outcomes:** - Majority of content optimized for AI discovery - Future-proof content architecture in place - Strategic advantage over competitors - Long-term competitive positioning secured ### Media & Publishing **Increase article citations and reach in AI-generated summaries** Publishers face an existential challenge as AI engines summarize their content. Geol.ai helps media companies ensure proper citation and attribution. **Outcomes:** - Significant increase in AI platform citations - Proper attribution in majority of AI summaries - Notable increase in subscription conversions - Strong return on platform investment ### B2B Organizations **Position thought leadership content for AI research and recommendations** B2B companies invest heavily in thought leadership but struggle to reach decision-makers. Geol.ai ensures B2B content appears in AI-generated industry insights. **Outcomes:** - Significantly higher executive-level reach - Thought leadership cited in majority of AI responses - Shorter sales cycles from AI discovery - Notable pipeline acceleration --- ## Blog & Latest Updates ### Featured Articles #### The Rise of AI Search: What It Means for Your Content Strategy *January 15, 2025* Explore how generative AI is transforming search and what you need to do to stay ahead. The shift from traditional search to AI-powered discovery represents the biggest change in how people find information since Google's founding. **Key Insights:** - 40% of searches now involve AI assistance - Traditional SEO tactics are becoming less effective - Structured data is now essential, not optional - AI engines prioritize different signals than Google #### 5 Ways to Improve Your AI Visibility Score Today *January 10, 2025* Practical tips to optimize your content for ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other AI engines. **Quick Wins:** 1. Add comprehensive JSON-LD schema markup 2. Create an llms.txt file for AI training 3. Structure content with clear Q&A formatting 4. Update meta descriptions to be answer-focused 5. Implement proper heading hierarchy #### Case Study: How We Significantly Increased AI Citations *January 5, 2025* Real results from companies using Geol.ai to dominate AI search results. This e-commerce client saw dramatic improvements in just 90 days. **Results Achieved:** - Significant increase in AI platform citations - Measurable improvement in AI Visibility Score - Notable boost in organic traffic - Higher conversion rate #### Understanding Schema Markup for AI Engines *January 1, 2025* A comprehensive guide to implementing structured data that AI platforms understand. Learn the difference between traditional and AI-optimized schema. **Topics Covered:** - JSON-LD best practices - Required vs. recommended properties - Industry-specific schemas - Validation and testing methods ### Content Categories - **AI Trends**: Latest developments in generative AI and search - **Best Practices**: Optimization techniques and strategies - **Case Studies**: Real-world success stories and results --- ## The Complete Guide to GEO ### GEO Fundamentals **Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)** is the practice of optimizing content to be discovered, understood, and cited by AI-powered search engines and chatbots. Unlike traditional SEO which focuses on ranking in search results, GEO ensures your content appears in AI-generated answers. #### Key Differences from Traditional SEO - **Discovery Method**: AI models crawl and train on content differently than search engines - **Ranking Factors**: Authority, recency, and structured data matter more than keywords - **Content Format**: Direct answers and structured information outperform keyword-optimized pages - **User Intent**: Conversational queries require different optimization strategies ### AI Visibility Score Explained The AI Visibility Score is a proprietary metric (0-100) that measures how discoverable your content is by AI engines. **Score Ranges:** - **0-39 (Poor)**: Content is rarely discovered by AI - **40-59 (Fair)**: Some AI visibility but significant gaps - **60-79 (Good)**: Well-optimized with room for improvement - **80-100 (Excellent)**: Highly discoverable by all AI platforms **Factors Analyzed:** - Structured data completeness - Content clarity and directness - Technical implementation - Authority signals - Freshness indicators - Platform-specific requirements ### Schema & Structured Data Structured data is the foundation of GEO. AI engines rely heavily on schema markup to understand content context and relationships. #### Essential Schema Types 1. **Article**: For news, blog posts, and editorial content 2. **Product**: For e-commerce and product pages 3. **Organization**: For company and brand pages 4. **LocalBusiness**: For location-based businesses 5. **FAQ**: For question and answer content 6. **HowTo**: For instructional content 7. **Recipe**: For food and cooking content 8. **VideoObject**: For video content #### Implementation Best Practices - Use JSON-LD format (preferred by all AI engines) - Include all required properties - Add recommended properties for better context - Validate with Google's Rich Results Test - Test with Schema.org validator - Monitor in Search Console ### AI Engine Optimization Checklist #### For Google AI Overviews ✓ Implement Schema.org JSON-LD markup ✓ Add 50-70 word answer-first summaries ✓ Build strong E-E-A-T signals with author bios ✓ Use question-based H2/H3 headings #### For ChatGPT ✓ Allow OAI-SearchBot in robots.txt ✓ Write direct answers in meta descriptions ✓ Get mentioned on Wikipedia & Reddit ✓ Submit sitemap to Bing Webmaster Tools #### For Gemini ✓ Optimize for multimodal content (images + text) ✓ Add YouTube & Google Maps schema markup ✓ Integrate with Google ecosystem ✓ Create comprehensive research content #### For Claude ✓ Focus on technical accuracy & depth ✓ Build comprehensive, authoritative content ✓ Include well-cited, credible sources ✓ Structure for API citation extraction #### For Perplexity ✓ Update content daily (real-time crawling) ✓ Use server-side rendering (SSR) ✓ Add visuals: charts, graphs, infographics ✓ Format as Q&A with lists & tables #### For Microsoft Copilot ✓ Build domain authority (85-100 ideal) ✓ Target conversational long-tail keywords ✓ Create 2,000+ word comprehensive guides ✓ Optimize for Bing & mobile-first design ### Best Practices for GEO #### Content Structure - Start with a clear, direct answer - Use descriptive headings and subheadings - Include bulleted and numbered lists - Add relevant images with alt text - Create comprehensive, in-depth content #### Technical Requirements - Ensure fast page load speeds (<3 seconds) - Implement server-side rendering - Use clean, semantic HTML - Add proper canonical tags - Create XML sitemaps #### Authority Building - Earn high-quality backlinks - Get cited by authoritative sources - Build brand mentions across the web - Maintain consistent NAP information - Develop topical authority ### 6 Core Format Outputs Geol.ai focuses on 6 high-impact formats that AI search engines actually use: #### Root-Level Formats (Domain-wide) **robots.txt** - Configure to allow AI crawlers while maintaining security. Include specific rules for GPTBot, ClaudeBot, and other AI agents. **llms.txt** - A plain text file that provides AI models with essential information about your site. Should include company overview, products/services, and key facts. **llms-full.txt** - Complete site content export for RAG systems and AI training. Enables AI understanding without requiring crawling. **sitemap.xml** - URL discovery with priority and update frequency hints. Essential for comprehensive AI crawler discovery. #### Page-Level Formats (Per URL) **JSON-LD (Schema.org)** - Structured data in JavaScript Object Notation for Linked Data format. Supports 13 schema types including Article, Product, FAQPage, HowTo, and Organization. **Page Metadata** - Combined SEO meta tags, Open Graph, and Twitter Cards for optimizing search and social sharing appearance. --- ## Support & Help Center ### Getting Started #### How do I create an account? Click "Start Free" on the homepage and sign in with your Replit account. You'll get instant access to analyze URLs and see your AI Visibility Score. #### What's included in the free plan? - 3 URL analyses per month - Basic AI Visibility Score - Essential format exports (JSON-LD, llms.txt) - Limited competitive analysis #### How do credits work? Credits are used for URL scans and analyses. Each plan includes a monthly credit allocation: - **Free**: 3 credits/month - **Starter**: 50 credits/month - **Growth**: 200 credits/month - **Scale**: 1,000 credits/month ### Common Questions #### How often should I scan my URLs? We recommend scanning your most important pages weekly and your entire site monthly. Scheduled scans can automate this process. #### Can I export the optimization files? Yes, all plans can export optimization files. Higher plans get access to more formats and bulk export options. #### Do you support multiple domains? Yes, paid plans support multiple domains. Growth and Scale plans include team features for managing multiple properties. #### How long does analysis take? Most URL analyses complete in 30-60 seconds. Larger sites or complex pages may take up to 2 minutes. ### Troubleshooting #### My URL won't analyze Ensure your URL is publicly accessible and not behind authentication. Check that your robots.txt doesn't block our crawler. #### Scores seem incorrect Our scoring algorithm analyzes 50+ factors. Low scores usually indicate missing structured data, poor content structure, or technical issues. #### Integration isn't working Check your API key is correctly configured and you have sufficient credits. Contact support if issues persist. ### Contact Support **Email**: support@geol.ai **Response Time**: Within 24 hours **Hours**: Monday - Friday, 9AM - 6PM EST For immediate assistance with technical issues, please include: - Your account email - URL experiencing issues - Error messages (if any) - Steps to reproduce the problem --- ## Privacy Policy *Last updated: October 8, 2025* ### 1. Information We Collect We collect information you provide directly to us, including: - Account information (name, email) when you sign up - URLs you submit for analysis - Payment information (processed securely through Stripe) - Usage data and analytics ### 2. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect to: - Provide, maintain, and improve our services - Process your transactions and manage subscriptions - Send you technical notices and support messages - Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience ### 3. Data Security We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Payment information is handled exclusively by our PCI-compliant payment processor. ### 4. Data Sharing We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our platform (analytics, payment processing), all bound by strict confidentiality agreements. ### 5. Your Rights You have the right to: - Access your personal data - Request data correction or deletion - Export your data - Opt out of marketing communications ### 6. Cookies We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. Analytics cookies help us understand how you use our service to improve your experience. ### 7. Changes to Privacy Policy We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the service. ### 8. Contact Us For privacy-related questions, contact us at hello@geol.ai --- ## Terms of Service *Last updated: October 8, 2025* ### 1. Acceptance of Terms By accessing and using Geol.ai, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. ### 2. Use License Permission is granted to use Geol.ai for optimizing your website content for AI search engines. This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions. ### 3. Service Description Geol.ai provides AI-powered content optimization services, including URL analysis, AI Visibility Scoring, and 6 core format generation (robots.txt, llms.txt, llms-full.txt, sitemap.xml, JSON-LD, Page Metadata). ### 4. Subscription & Billing Subscription plans are billed on a recurring basis. Credits are allocated based on your plan tier and reset monthly. Unused credits do not roll over. ### 5. Acceptable Use You agree not to misuse the service, including but not limited to: attempting to bypass rate limits, reverse engineering the platform, or using the service for illegal purposes. ### 6. Disclaimer The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee specific results from using our optimization tools. ### 7. Contact For questions about these Terms, please contact us at support@geol.ai --- ## Help Center Geol.ai provides a comprehensive Help Center with 96 SEO-optimized FAQs organized across 14 expert categories. Each FAQ features two-layer answers: concise shortAnswers (40-70 words) optimized for AI citation and extraction, plus detailed longAnswers for users seeking in-depth information. ### Help Center Hub - **Main Help Center**: https://geol.ai/help - Search-first interface with full-text search across all FAQs ### FAQ Categories #### GEO Fundamentals - **GEO Basics**: https://geol.ai/help/basics - Core concepts including "What is GEO?", "What makes content AI-discoverable?", citation mechanics - **GEO vs SEO vs AEO**: https://geol.ai/help/comparisons - Clear comparisons of optimization approaches and when to use each - **How GEO Works**: https://geol.ai/help/how-it-works - AI citation selection, content optimization mechanics, ranking factors #### Implementation & Strategy - **Getting Started**: https://geol.ai/help/getting-started - Quick wins, first steps, 30-day optimization roadmap - **Content Creation**: https://geol.ai/help/content-creation - AI-friendly writing, extractable content structure, topic clustering - **Structured Data**: https://geol.ai/help/structured-data - Schema.org implementation, JSON-LD best practices, entity markup #### Technical Optimization - **AI Crawlers**: https://geol.ai/help/crawlers - Bot directives, crawl budget optimization, robots.txt for AI - **Platform-Specific**: https://geol.ai/help/platform-specific - ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini-specific optimization strategies - **Authority & Trust**: https://geol.ai/help/authority-trust - E-E-A-T signals, credibility factors, trust indicators #### Business & Operations - **Measurement**: https://geol.ai/help/measurement - Tracking AI visibility, citation monitoring, ROI metrics - **Troubleshooting**: https://geol.ai/help/troubleshooting - Common issues, diagnostic steps, support resources - **Buying Decisions**: https://geol.ai/help/buying-decisions - Investment guidance, plan comparisons, enterprise considerations - **Legal & Ethics**: https://geol.ai/help/legal-ethics - Compliance, ethical guidelines, transparency requirements - **Product**: https://geol.ai/help/product - Geol.ai platform features, capabilities, integration guides ### Individual FAQ Pages Each FAQ has a dedicated canonical URL at `https://geol.ai/help/q/[slug]` with: - Complete Schema.org QAPage and FAQPage markup - Breadcrumb navigation with structured data - Related questions within category - Previous/next navigation for systematic learning --- ## Pricing & Access Tiers Geol.ai offers 5 pricing tiers to fit every need: - **Free** ($0/mo): 3 pages, 3 one-time scans, 3 formats (robots.txt, JSON-LD, llms.txt) - Community support - **Starter** ($9/mo): 25 pages, 50 scans/month, 4 formats - Community support - **Growth** ($29/mo): 75 pages, 200 scans/month, All 6 formats + WordPress + API access - Email support - **Professional** ($79/mo): 150 pages, 500 scans/month, GPT-5.1 + Competitor tracking - Priority support - **Scale** ($299/mo): 500 pages, 1,500 scans/month, Bulk API + Live chat - Priority support ### Format Access by Tier - Free: 3 formats (robots.txt, JSON-LD, llms.txt) - Starter: 4 formats (adds Page Metadata) - Growth+: All 6 formats (adds sitemap.xml, llms-full.txt) ### Pricing Page Full pricing details with plan comparison: https://geol.ai/pricing --- ## Quick Links - **Homepage**: https://geol.ai/ - **Pricing**: https://geol.ai/pricing - **Dashboard**: https://geol.ai/dashboard - **Help Center**: https://geol.ai/help - **Free AI Score Test**: https://geol.ai/#demo-form - **Support**: https://geol.ai/support - **API Documentation**: Available after login at https://geol.ai/settings ## Company Information **Geol.ai** is the pioneering GEO platform that bridges the gap between traditional SEO and the new world of AI-powered search. Founded in 2024, we help businesses adapt to the fundamental shift in how people discover information online. **Mission**: Make every website AI-discoverable by providing the tools, insights, and automation needed to optimize for generative AI search engines. **Contact**: - Email: support@geol.ai - Privacy: privacy@geol.ai - Website: https://geol.ai --- *Last updated: January 12, 2026* *LLMs.txt specification: https://llmstxt.org/*