Question 1

What is an AI Citation Score?

Accepted Answer

An AI Citation Score measures how well AI systems like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity can discover, understand, and cite your website content. ASTROCITE scores your site across 7 dimensions: schema markup, crawlability, content structure, entity signals, social authority, technical SEO, and trust signals. Scores range from 0-100, with 80+ considered excellent for AI visibility.

Question 2

How does generative engine optimization (GEO) differ from SEO?

Accepted Answer

Traditional SEO optimises for search engine rankings (Google, Bing). Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) optimises for AI-generated answers — ensuring your brand gets mentioned when users ask ChatGPT, Gemini, or Perplexity about your industry. GEO focuses on structured data, entity signals, topical authority, and AI-crawler accessibility rather than traditional keyword rankings.

Question 3

How much does ASTROCITE cost compared to SimilarWeb or Semrush?

Accepted Answer

ASTROCITE starts at $9/mo (Starter) and $19/mo (Professional). SimilarWeb's AI visibility tools start at $499/mo, Semrush at $129/mo, and Ahrefs at $99/mo. ASTROCITE provides AI Citation Scoring, GEO tools, AI-readable page generation, and competitive benchmarking at a fraction of enterprise pricing.

Question 4

How do I get my brand mentioned in ChatGPT?

Accepted Answer

To get mentioned in ChatGPT and other AI systems: 1) Add structured data (JSON-LD schema) to your site, 2) Create AI-readable content pages optimised for entity recognition, 3) Build topical authority through expert content, 4) Ensure your site is crawlable by AI bots (GPTBot, ClaudeBot), 5) Build social authority on platforms AI models cite heavily like Reddit. ASTROCITE automates steps 1-4 and provides a Reddit AI Agent for step 5.

Question 5

What is the Overachiever Index?

Accepted Answer

The Overachiever Index compares your AI visibility (how often AI mentions your brand) against your traditional search presence (domain authority, organic traffic). Brands that 'overachieve' get disproportionately more AI citations than their search rankings would predict — often because they have excellent structured data, strong entity signals, or high topical authority. ASTROCITE calculates this automatically.