Your brand is invisible to AI.
We fix that.
Generative engine optimization (GEO) for brands that need to be cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and Claude — not just ranked by Google. Research-backed. Tested on our own properties first. Now available to clients through TDS Geo Agency.
Talk to us about GEO →Why are most brands invisible to AI search?
A 2026 audit of 1,000 enterprise domains found that 62% are technically invisible to generative AI models. When tested on unbranded queries about their own services, AI systems failed to cite them in 81% of cases. The infrastructure most brands have built for traditional search does not translate to AI citation. Understanding how AI search is reshaping brand discovery is now a strategic imperative.
How is GEO different from traditional SEO?
SEO gets you on the page. GEO gets you into the answer. A brand can rank #1 on Google and still be completely invisible to ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. They are different systems with different trust signals. Our own article on brand design agencies demonstrates both — it ranks #1 on Google and gets cited by AI.
| Traditional SEO | GEO | |
|---|---|---|
| Goal | Rank on page 1 | Get cited in the AI answer |
| Visibility | Search results list | Inside AI-generated responses |
| Trust mechanism | Backlinks, domain authority | 77-signal trust framework |
| Content format | Keyword-optimised pages | Citable, question-answer architecture |
| Machine readability | Metadata, sitemap | Schema, speakable, AI crawler access |
| Attribution | Click to your site | Brand cited by name in the answer |
| Upside | Traffic | Traffic + authority + 4.4× higher conversion |
Does TDS Australia practice GEO on its own properties?
Every GEO strategy we offer has been tested and proven on our own network of properties — including tdsaustralia.com.au, Design Magazine, and Ex Nihilo Magazine — before being deployed for clients. We are our own first case study.
We published a single article on tdsaustralia.com.au applying our GEO methodology. No paid promotion. No backlink campaigns. No outreach. The article now holds the #1 organic position on Google, and is cited as the primary source by Perplexity AI when users ask about brand design agencies in Australia.
What does TDS Australia's GEO service include?
Our GEO methodology is built on a proprietary 77-signal trust framework developed through original research. We deploy the full stack across your digital properties — the same methodology behind our #1 Google ranking and AI citations.
GEO Audit & Trust Signal Assessment
Comprehensive analysis of your current AI visibility across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Claude, and Gemini. We benchmark your citation frequency, identify structural gaps, and map where your competitors are being cited instead.
Schema & Structured Data Implementation
Deployment of FAQPage, Speakable, NewsArticle, Service, Organization, and Person schema across your properties — engineered for machine-readable trust and citation eligibility.
AI Crawler Configuration
Most WordPress sites block AI crawlers by default. We configure access for GPTBot, Google-Extended, Anthropic, PerplexityBot, and others — ensuring your content is discoverable by the systems that matter.
Content Architecture for AI Citation
Restructuring your content into question-format headings with direct, citable answers — the exact format LLMs extract when assembling responses. Includes E-E-A-T signal strengthening across all author and entity signals.
Cross-Property Citation Flow
Building citation relationships across your owned and earned media properties to create the authority signals that LLMs use to determine source trustworthiness. We use the same approach across our own network — Design Magazine, Ex Nihilo Magazine, and our DaaS and game outsource properties.
LLM Visibility Monitoring
Ongoing tracking of your brand's citation frequency, positioning, and accuracy across all major AI platforms. Monthly reporting on citation changes, competitor movements, and emerging query opportunities.
How much does GEO cost in Australia?
GEO engagements are scoped to your digital footprint, competitive landscape, and number of properties. Three tiers designed for different stages of AI search readiness. All GEO services are delivered through TDS Geo Agency, our dedicated generative engine optimization consultancy.
- Full AI visibility audit across 5 platforms
- 77-signal trust assessment
- Competitor citation mapping
- AI crawler access review
- Priority action report
- Everything in GEO Audit
- Schema & structured data deployment
- Content architecture restructuring
- AI crawler configuration
- Cross-property citation flow
- Monthly LLM visibility reports
- Ongoing optimisation & testing
- Multi-property GEO deployment
- Custom trust framework development
- International schema strategy
- Dedicated GEO strategist
- Executive reporting dashboard
- Priority support & SLA
Is your brand being cited — or ignored?
Find out where you stand. We'll run a preliminary AI visibility check and tell you what we find — no obligation, no pitch deck, just data. Read more about why we built three ventures around this shift.
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