What is AI visibility and why does it matter?+
AI visibility is how accurately and consistently AI engines like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Microsoft Copilot describe your business when someone asks about it. As more people use AI to find local businesses instead of typing into Google, showing up in those AI-generated answers is becoming as important as showing up on page one of search results — and most local businesses haven't done anything about it yet.
How is this different from SEO?+
Traditional SEO is about ranking in Google's list of links. AI visibility is about being cited in AI-generated answers, which have no links — just a recommendation. The factors that drive AI citations are different: structured data, consistent business information across the web, clear service descriptions, and content written in a way AI engines can understand and quote. Some SEO work helps, but AI visibility requires its own strategy.
How does the audit work?+
We run your business name and category through five major AI engines and analyze what each one says — or doesn't say — about you. We score your visibility from 0 to 100 based on accuracy, consistency, and completeness across all five engines. The whole process takes about 24 hours and the report is free. No commitment, no sales pitch — just the facts about where you stand.
Which AI engines do you audit?+
We check ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot. These five cover the vast majority of AI search traffic. We also note derived engines like Google AI Overviews, which pull from the same data sources as Gemini. Your report breaks down what each engine specifically says — or doesn't say — about your business.
What's in the Action Plan?+
The Action Plan is a step-by-step document built specifically for your business — not a generic checklist. It includes a prioritized sequence of fixes written in plain English, exact instructions for each step, schema markup code ready to paste into your website, AI-optimized FAQ content written in your voice, and a curated list of the citation sources that matter most for your business type. Every step includes a "Cinestyle does it" price if you'd rather hand it off.
Can I do this myself or do you have to do it?+
Either. The Action Plan is written so a non-technical business owner can follow it without help. Every step includes plain-English instructions and ready-to-use content you can copy and paste. If you'd rather have us handle everything, we offer implementation packages starting at $500 depending on how much work your score reveals. You'll know the exact price before you decide anything.
Do you fix the problems you find, or just report them?+
Both — your choice. The free audit tells you where you stand. The Action Plan tells you exactly what to fix and how. If you want Cinestyle to handle the implementation, our fix packages cover everything from a quick polish to a complete rebuild. Every implementation includes a 30-day re-audit so you can see exactly what improved.
How much does it cost?+
The audit is always free. Action Plans are delivered with a one-time implementation fee based on your score: Polish Package $500 (score 76–89), Tune-Up $750 (61–75), Major Fix $1,000 (41–60), Complete Rebuild $1,500 (0–40). Monthly monitoring is available after implementation to track your score over time. Individual services like schema markup, FAQ content, or directory submissions are also available à la carte.
Is everything included in the monthly fee, or are there add-on charges?+
No surprises. Your monthly fee covers ongoing monitoring, monthly audits across all five AI engines, score reports, and strategy — everything listed in your plan. The one-time setup fee covers the initial deep audit and implementation. That's it. We don't charge extra when we find new problems. Finding them is the job.
How long before I see results?+
Most clients see measurable score improvement within 30 days of implementing the fixes. Some changes — like a verified Google Business Profile — can show up in AI responses within days. Others, like content and citation building, compound over 60–90 days. We include a 30-day re-audit with every implementation package so you can see exactly what moved and what didn't.
Do I need a website?+
A website helps, but it's not required to get started. Some of the highest-impact fixes — like a Google Business Profile, directory listings, and LinkedIn optimization — don't require a website at all. If you don't have one, the Action Plan will factor that into the recommendations and focus on the sources AI engines can find right now.
What if I already rank well on Google? Do I still need this?+
Google SEO and AI visibility are increasingly separate problems. We've audited businesses with page-one Google rankings that score under 40/100 in AI search — because AI engines weight different signals. Good SEO is a foundation, but it doesn't guarantee AI citation. If any portion of your potential customers are asking ChatGPT or Gemini instead of Googling, you want to show up in both places.
Who is this for?+
Any local or regional business that relies on customers finding them — law firms, medical practices, restaurants, contractors, dealerships, real estate agencies, financial advisors, hotels, and more. If someone might ask an AI engine to recommend a business like yours, you need to know what it says. The audit is free, so there's no reason not to find out.
