AI Search
AI Search Visibility Checklist (AEO and GEO Audit)
Most of what helps in AI search is good SEO done properly. This checklist covers the parts that matter most.
Google says its AI features need no special optimization beyond being indexed and eligible for a snippet, and recommends the same fundamentals as regular Search. Other AI tools document crawlers that need access to your pages.
That makes an AI visibility audit mostly about access, clarity and consistency.
Short answer: An AI search visibility checklist: allow Googlebot and the AI search crawlers you want (such as OAI-SearchBot, Claude-SearchBot, PerplexityBot) in robots.txt and your CDN; make sure key pages are indexed; answer questions clearly near the top of pages; keep business facts consistent across your site, Business Profile and profiles; keep structured data, Merchant Center and Business Profile accurate; and measure through Search Console, GA4’s AI Assistant channel and manual prompt checks.
Key Takeaways
- Access first: robots.txt and CDN rules for search crawlers.
- Indexed and snippet-eligible pages are the baseline for Google’s AI features.
- Clear, specific answers are easier to use as sources.
- Consistent business facts reduce confusion about your entity.
- Measure with Search Console, GA4 and manual checks.
1. Access
- Googlebot not blocked; Google AI features use normal Search crawling.
- Decide on AI search vs training crawlers (crawler guide).
- Check CDN, firewall or bot protection isn’t blocking crawlers you want.
- Snippet controls (nosnippet, max-snippet) only where intended.
2. Indexing and technical health
- Key pages indexed (indexing guide).
- Important content in text, not only in images or interactive elements.
- Good page experience on mobile.
3. Content clarity (AEO)
- Each page answers a clear question near the top.
- Sections can stand alone and answer sub-questions.
- Facts are specific and sourced; no invented figures.
- Authorship and business details are clear (E-E-A-T).
4. Entity and data consistency (GEO)
- Name, services, locations and contact details consistent everywhere (entity SEO).
- Organization structured data matches visible facts.
- Business Profile and Merchant Center kept current, as Google recommends.
5. Measurement
- Search Console Performance (AI features included under Web).
- GA4 AI Assistant channel for ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot and similar (GA4 for SEO).
- Monthly manual checks of key prompts (measuring AI visibility).
Frequently asked questions
Is AEO different from GEO?
They overlap heavily. See AEO vs SEO and what is GEO.
Do I need special schema for AI search?
Google says no special schema is needed for its AI features; structured data should simply match visible content.
How often should I audit AI visibility?
A quarterly review is reasonable, with monthly checks of key prompts and analytics.
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Sources
- Google Search Central: AI features and your website
- OpenAI: Overview of OpenAI crawlers
- Claude Help Center: Anthropic's crawlers and how to block them
- Perplexity: Perplexity crawlers
Last reviewed October 14, 2026.
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