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Methodology

Test patterns, not screenshots.

AI answers change over time, so a single snapshot is not enough. We run structured, repeated diagnostics, classify the sources shaping answers, verify claims, and translate findings into a practical plan.

How it works

Seven steps, repeated over time.

  1. 1

    Define the buyer prompt universe

    Prompt sets built around category, comparison, alternative, local, and objection questions.

  2. 2

    Run repeated measurements

    Test across selected AI systems over a window to observe patterns, not isolated outputs.

  3. 3

    Extract mentions and citations

    Capture whether you appear, which competitors appear, which domains are cited, and what the answer claims.

  4. 4

    Classify source types

    Group sources into owned, earned, reviews, directories, social, partner, competitor, or unknown.

  5. 5

    Score visibility and influence

    Separate basic presence from answer influence.

  6. 6

    Verify claims

    Flag unsupported, outdated, or incorrect AI statements for correction.

  7. 7

    Translate findings into actions

    Content, source, schema, and messaging fixes tied to observed gaps.

Measurement

Clear metrics, tied to action.

We report the signals that influence AI answer visibility in terms executives can act on.

AI visibility score

0/ 100▲ +9 since last audit

Trending up across the last six re-audits.

Mention share58%
Citation source quality64%
Claim accuracy rate81%
Competitor displacement12%
Action completion: 7 / 9Re-audit movement: +9 ptsPrompts tested: 120+

AI visibility is measurable and influenceable, not fully controllable — results vary by model, prompt wording, location, source availability, and time.

Deliverables

A stack of executive-ready artifacts.

Built for decisions and execution — not raw model dumps.

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Executive Scorecard

Prompt Performance Matrix

AI Answer Evidence Packet

Citation Map

Accuracy / Hallucination Register

Content Gap Plan

Vendor Accountability Notes

30/60/90-Day Action Roadmap

Built on research, not guesswork.

See the external references that inform how we test and measure.