AI SEO FAQs — Your Top Questions Answered
What exactly is AI SEO?
AI SEO means optimising your website so AI systems like ChatGPT, Gemini & Perplexity can understand, trust and cite your content inside answers—not just rank it on search engines.
How does AI SEO differ from traditional SEO?
Traditional SEO targets keywords. AI SEO targets meaning—entity relationships, schema markup and trust signals that models use to generate responses.
Can AI SEO improve conversions?
Yes. Visibility within AI answers brings intent-ready users—people already asking for your service—leading to higher conversion rates.
Which AI platforms does The Tailored Tree optimise for?
We optimise across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude and other AI-driven engines that surface verified brand content.
Do you rebuild websites or work with existing ones?
Both. We can fully rebuild for AI-readability or retrofit your current site with structural and semantic upgrades.
How long before AI SEO shows results?
Clients typically see AI citation and visibility growth within 30–90 days depending on content volume and schema coverage.
Does AI SEO help with Google rankings too?
Absolutely. Structured data, faster load times and strong authority boost both AI visibility and traditional SEO performance.
Is AI SEO only for large brands?
No. Smaller businesses often rank faster in AI systems because their data is simpler to map and verify.
Do I need constant content updates?
Regular updates keep AI models confident in your freshness and accuracy. We recommend monthly content sprints or FAQ additions.
What metrics show AI SEO success?
Growth in AI citations, chatbot traffic referrals, SGE visibility cards and higher conversion ratios over keyword traffic.
What industries benefit most from AI SEO?
E-commerce, construction, finance, and local services—all see ROI when visibility extends to AI platforms and voice assistants.
How do you measure AI visibility?
We track AI citations, SGE appearances, and assistant mentions using custom analytics and monitoring tools.
Does AI SEO require extra software?
No. Your existing CMS (Shopify, Webflow, WordPress) can be optimised with AI-specific schema and content formats.
Can AI SEO replace paid ads?
It can reduce dependence on ads by building evergreen visibility within AI search results and assistant responses.
What happens during an AI SEO audit?
We scan your site for AI readability, schema accuracy, entity mapping and technical barriers that block AI engines.
Is AI SEO future-proof?
Yes. Once structured correctly, your data remains usable across future AI models as they evolve.
Can AI SEO help local businesses grow?
Local entities with structured data rank first in AI recommendations like "best near me" queries and voice search.
How much maintenance does AI SEO need?
Low ongoing effort—monthly check-ups to update schema and add new FAQs are typically enough.
Does The Tailored Tree offer reporting?
Yes, we deliver AI visibility dashboards showing citations, rankings and content impact across platforms.
How can I start with AI SEO today?
Book a free consultation to audit your current visibility and receive a custom AI SEO roadmap for your brand.