FAQ

Questions people ask us.

Everything from what AI visibility is to what happens after you sign. If your question isn't here, just ask.

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AI visibility basics

What is AI visibility?

It's whether AI tools like ChatGPT know your business, mention it and recommend it when people ask about what you sell. It also covers whether what they say about you is right.

Is AI visibility the same as SEO?

No, but they work together. SEO helps your pages rank in search results. AI visibility is about what AI tools say about you. That often comes from pages you don't own. Good SEO gives AI more to work with, but it won't get you recommended on its own.

What's the difference between AEO and GEO?

They're two names for the same goal. Answer engine optimization usually means answering questions directly on your own pages. Generative engine optimization usually means shaping the other sources AI writes its answers from. We do both. More on AEO and more on GEO.

Which AI tools do you check?

ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Copilot and Grok. For ecommerce clients we also check the shopping side of each tool, including Amazon Rufus.

Why does AI give different answers to the same question?

AI tools write a new answer every time. Who's asking, where they are, how the question is worded and what the tool finds when it searches can all change the result. That's why we look at patterns across many answers instead of trusting one screenshot.

Can AI get facts about my business wrong?

Yes. It happens more than most owners expect. Old details, mixed-up names and the wrong kind of business are all common. Checking what AI already says about you is one of the first things we do.

Working with us

Where does everything start?

With the Plan. We find out who's asking about what you sell, what AI tells them and what to fix first, then hand you a 90-day plan. See what the Plan includes.

Who does the work?

That depends on your level. At Direct we measure, plan and write and your team makes the changes. At Shared we make the fixes and publish the content. At Delivered we also get you onto the pages AI already trusts. Compare the levels.

Who will I work with?

Milana Thornton, our founder, builds your plan and leads your monthly strategy call. Livia Thornton runs the content and community work. Meet the team.

How do we stay in touch?

You get your own Slack channel with us, weekly business hours for anything in between and a monthly strategy call.

What access do you need?

At Direct, view access to Google Analytics and Google Search Console, since your team makes the changes. At Shared and Delivered, an editor login for your website too, so we can make the fixes and publish the content. We never need your passwords for anything else.

Who writes the content and do I approve it?

Our team writes every piece in your voice and you approve it before anything goes live. Each piece includes two rounds of revisions.

Do you do Reddit?

Yes, at Shared and Delivered. A real person joins the conversations where your buyers are already asking. It's always disclosed. At Direct you get a map of where to show up.

Do you build websites?

We restructure and add pages as part of the work, but we don't rebuild whole websites. If you need a full rebuild, we'll quote it as its own project.

Do you work with ecommerce stores?

Yes. We work with Shopify stores today and quote other platforms case by case. See how we help ecommerce brands.

Do you work with businesses outside the US?

Most of our clients are in the US. If you're elsewhere, get in touch and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.

Pricing and contracts

How much does it cost?

The Plan is $1,500 one time. Direct is $2,500 a month, Shared is $5,000 a month and Delivered is $9,000 a month. See everything that's included.

Does the $1,500 really come off my first month?

Yes, all of it, as long as you start a monthly level within 30 days of getting your Plan. If you don't continue, the plan is still yours.

How long is the agreement?

Six months, then 30 days notice. That's long enough to see the work build on itself and short enough to walk away if it isn't working.

Can I cancel early?

The first six months are the agreement. After that you can cancel anytime with 30 days notice.

Can we change levels later?

Yes. You can move up anytime. Moving down happens at the end of any quarter with 30 days notice, so work already underway doesn't get cut off halfway.

Are there any extra fees?

No hidden fees and no setup fee. Every level has a written ceiling. If you ask for something outside it, we tell you what it costs before anything changes. Full website rebuilds, in-chat checkout setup and social media management are quoted separately.

Who owns the work?

You do. The plan, the pages, the content and the data are yours. If you ever leave, all of it stays with you.

The free audit

Is the audit really free?

Yes. There's no cost and no obligation.

Do I have to get on a call?

No. The audit is a personal video you watch on your own time. If you'd like to talk after, you can book a call, but you never have to.

What do you need from me?

Your website, who your ideal customer is and, if you know them, your main competitors. That's it.

How long does it take to get my video?

Usually within five business days. We'll email it to you as soon as it's ready.

What if my business isn't a fit?

Then we'll tell you in the video, along with what we'd do first instead.

Results

Can you guarantee I'll be recommended?

No. Nobody honestly can. AI tools decide what to say and no agency controls that. What we can promise is that you'll always know where you stand, what we're doing and whether it's working.

How long does it take to see results?

Fixes to your own site can show up within weeks. Changing what AI says across the web usually takes a few months, because AI builds its answers from pages all over the web.

How will I know it's working?

Every month you see the real answers word for word, where they came from, who was named instead of you, what changed and what we did. We also watch your AI traffic and track customers who tell you AI sent them.

Do you give me a visibility score?

No. A single made-up number hides more than it shows. You get what the AI tools actually said.

Why doesn't AI traffic show up in my analytics?

Some of it does, but a lot of it shows up as direct traffic or branded Google searches. Here's how to find it.

Free AI visibility audit

Still have questions? Start with the free audit.

Milana asks ChatGPT and the other AI tools the questions your buyers ask, then records a personal video walking you through what came back.

  • The answers, word for word
  • Who came up in your place
  • What to fix first

Rather talk first? Book a 20-minute call

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A few details so the video is about your business, not a generic one.

No call needed and no obligation. The video goes straight to your email.