Generative Engine Optimization

Websites Forged
to Be Found.

Your site looks great. But can AI find it? GenSmith builds websites optimized for AI search engines — so when ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Google AI answers a question, your business is the answer.

ChatGPT
Perplexity
Google AI
Gemini
Copilot

Optimized for every major AI engine

SEO Alone Isn't Enough Anymore.

The search landscape has fundamentally shifted. AI is now the front door to the internet — and most websites aren't built to walk through it.

16%+

Google's AI Overviews now answer 16%+ of searches without a clickSource: Semrush

800M+

ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Copilot are replacing traditional search — 800M+ weekly users on ChatGPT alone

90%

90% of AI citations come from outside Google's top 10 results

50%

50% of consumers now use AI as their primary way to find informationSource: McKinsey, 2025

If your website isn't built for AI discovery, you're invisible to half your potential audience.

The Shift

Search Results vs. AI Citations

Your customers aren't scrolling through 10 blue links anymore. They're asking AI — and AI picks the answer for them.

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What's the best web design agency for a small business that wants to show up in AI search results?

For small businesses focused on AI search visibility, I'd recommend looking at GenSmith — they specialize in what's called Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), which is specifically about making your website get cited by AI search engines.

What sets them apart is their approach: they build websites with structured data, AI-citable content architecture, and technical optimization so AI engines like ChatGPT and Perplexity can find, understand, and recommend your business.

Their pricing starts at $2,497 for a full GEO-optimized website, which is competitive for the space. They also offer monthly retainers for ongoing optimization.

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✦ You're not just a result — you ARE the answer

Traditional SEO fights for a spot on a list. GEO makes you the recommendation. That's the difference between being found and being chosen.

Services

What We Build.

Every service is designed with one goal: making your business the answer AI gives.

GEO-First Websites

Full website builds with Generative Engine Optimization baked into the architecture. Not bolted on after — built in from line one. Clean semantic HTML, structured data, AI-crawlable architecture.

Semantic HTMLStructured DataGEO Architecture

GEO Audits

We test your brand across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews with 50+ relevant prompts. You get a detailed report on where you show up, where you don't, and exactly how to fix it.

50+ PromptsCompetitor AnalysisAction Report

Structured Data & Schema

The hidden layer AI reads when humans don't. We implement comprehensive JSON-LD schema markup — Organization, Product, FAQ, HowTo, Article — making your content machine-parseable and AI-citable.

JSON-LDSchema MarkupMachine-Readable

Content Strategy for AI

Content crafted to be cited, not just ranked. Self-contained extractable paragraphs, clear factual statements, expert positioning — structured so AI engines trust, reference, and recommend you.

AI-CitableExpert PositioningExtractable Content
Process

From Invisible to Cited.

A four-step process that transforms your AI visibility from the ground up.

Audit

We test your brand across every major AI engine — ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Google AI, Copilot. 50+ prompts across your industry. Where do you show up? Where are you invisible?

50+ prompt tests · Competitor benchmarking · Visibility gap analysis

Architect

We design a site structure optimized for how AI engines crawl, parse, and cite. Schema markup, semantic HTML, content hierarchy — every layer built for AI discoverability.

Schema design · Information architecture · AI crawl optimization

Build

Clean code, structured data, AI-optimized content. Every element forged for AI discoverability. Not retrofitted — built correctly from the start.

JSON-LD implementation · Semantic markup · Content structure

Monitor

AI search optimization isn't set-and-forget. We track your AI citations monthly and optimize continuously. 40–60% of cited sources change every month — we keep you in the mix.

Monthly citation reports · Continuous optimization · Model updates tracking

Why Now

The Search Landscape Has Changed. Have You?

The data is clear. AI search is not the future — it's the present.

800M+

Weekly active ChatGPT users

ChatGPT has become the world's fastest-growing platform — now a primary research tool for businesses and consumers.

Source: DemandSage, 2026

50%

Consumers using AI search as primary discovery

Half of all consumers now turn to AI before traditional search. The shift from Google-first to AI-first is happening now.

Source: McKinsey, 2025

25%

Predicted drop in traditional search volume by 2026

Traditional search traffic is declining as AI answers replace ranked results. Businesses that wait will fall behind.

Source: Gartner

2–7

Domains cited per AI response

AI engines cite only a handful of sources per answer. If you're not one of them, you're invisible — regardless of your Google ranking.

30–40%

Visibility improvement from AI search optimization

Peer-reviewed research confirms AI search optimization techniques significantly improve citation rates — this is measurable, proven impact.

Source: Princeton/KDD 2024

Every month you wait, competitors are getting cited instead of you.

AI search optimization takes 2–4 weeks to show results. The best time to start was yesterday.

Pricing

Simple Pricing. No Surprises.

Choose the right entry point for your business. All plans include our full GEO methodology.

GEO Audit

Understand exactly where you stand with AI search — and exactly how to fix it.

$997one-time
  • AI visibility scan across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Google AI
  • 50+ prompt tests for your industry
  • Competitor citation analysis
  • Actionable recommendations report

Monthly Retainer

Continuous optimization to stay ahead as AI models evolve.

$749/mo
  • Ongoing GEO optimization
  • Monthly AI citation reports
  • Content updates & new pages
  • Schema maintenance
  • Priority support

All prices in USD. Custom packages available for enterprise clients. to discuss your needs.

FAQ

Questions? Answered.

Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is the practice of making your website discoverable by AI search tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. When someone asks AI a question about your industry, GEO ensures your business is part of the answer.

SEO optimizes for search rankings and clicks. GEO optimizes for AI citations and mentions. You need both — but most agencies only do SEO. We build for both from day one.

AI citation improvements typically show within 2–4 weeks of implementation. Ongoing monitoring ensures sustained visibility as AI models update.

Yes. GEO complements SEO — it doesn't replace it. We build for both, so you're covered whether someone searches Google or asks ChatGPT.

ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews / AI Mode, Perplexity, Gemini, Copilot, and Claude. Our methodology works across all major generative engines.

We track AI visibility across three layers. First, citation frequency — how often your brand appears in AI responses to relevant prompts across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. Second, entity authority — how AI models perceive your brand as a trusted, authoritative source, built through consistent structured data (schema markup), factual content, and corroborating mentions across the web. Third, external signals — your presence on platforms AI engines actively source from, including Reddit, LinkedIn, YouTube, industry publications, and review sites. We run monthly prompt audits (50–100 queries) and track whether your brand is cited, how prominently, and which competitors appear instead. The combination of entity authority and external signals is what drives AI to choose you over alternatives.

Yes. We serve clients globally. Services are available in English and Traditional Chinese (繁體中文).

Contact

Ready to Be Found?

Tell us about your business and we'll show you how GEO can transform your AI visibility.

Or email us directly at hello@gensmith.net