We Got Cited by Perplexity AI in Less Than a Week: Here's How
We talk a lot about AI search optimisation. How businesses need to get cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI. How the game is changing.
But talk is cheap. Here's proof it actually works.
The Result
On 15th January 2026, we spotted a visitor in our analytics. They'd landed on our article "7 Best Digital Marketing Agencies UK 2026" and the referral source was Perplexity.ai.
That article had been live for less than a week.
No paid promotion. No backlink campaign. Just solid, well-structured content optimised for AI search engines.
What We Did Differently
Traditional SEO focuses on keywords and backlinks. AI search optimisation requires a different approach. The content needs to be structured so that large language models can easily parse, understand and cite it.
We focused on clear formatting, factual accuracy, authoritative tone and comprehensive coverage of the topic. Nothing revolutionary, just disciplined execution of AEO principles.
Why This Matters
AI search tools like Perplexity, ChatGPT and Google's AI Overviews are changing how people find information. Getting cited by these platforms means your business appears in answers, not just search results.
The difference is significant. When an AI cites your content, it's effectively recommending you to the user. That's a level of trust that traditional search results struggle to match.
What This Means for Your Business
If you're still focusing purely on traditional SEO, you're missing a growing channel. AI search traffic is real, measurable and happening now.
We offer AI search optimisation as part of our digital marketing services. If you want your business cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI, get in touch.
