What's the difference between ranking on Google and being recommended by ChatGPT?

Google ranking measures how well one page answers a specific search query. ChatGPT recommendations measure how strongly a brand is already associated with a category or location across everything it can read about it.

How many reviews does a business realistically need for strong AI search visibility?

There is no official published number, but businesses with a steady volume of detailed reviews appear far more consistently in AI recommendations than those with only a handful.

Can a business pay to appear in ChatGPT recommendations?

No. There is currently no advertising or paid placement system for organic AI recommendations. Visibility has to be earned through consistent, credible presence across reviews, content, and independent coverage.

Does traditional SEO still matter if I want to show up in AI search?

Yes. AI recommendations are still built on top of solid search fundamentals, so a weak SEO foundation limits how well AI visibility efforts can perform.

How often should a business check its AI search visibility?

A quarterly check is a reasonable habit, since AI models update, competitors strengthen their own presence, and business details can drift out of sync across platforms over time.

What does Anatech Consultancy actually do to improve AI search visibility?

Anatech Consultancy audits entity clarity, closes review-depth gaps, strengthens structured data, and builds content around the real questions customers ask AI tools, combining GEO, AEO, and technical SEO into one strategy.

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AI Search Visibility: How Businesses Earn AI Recommendations

Ranking first on Google no longer guarantees a customer finds your business. A company can hold the top organic spot and still be completely invisible when someone asks ChatGPT the...