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We understand that the landscape of E-Commerce is rapidly evolving. With the rise of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude, businesses can harness these technologies to increase the chances of their products being recommended by these AI Tools.

Our goal is to help our clients rank better in AI-driven platforms, driving more qualified traffic and sales to their business.

Here are the top factors to be recommended in AI

1) Brand Mentions

According to Ahrefs, the more your brand name appears on pages across the web, the more likely it is that AI will mention it in response to relevant queries.

Brand mentions are essential because they help establish credibility, relevance, and authority, all of which are crucial factors that AI tools consider when determining rankings and visibility.

  • Frequent mentions of a brand across various platforms signal to AI algorithms that the brand is credible and authoritative. This can enhance the perceived trustworthiness of the brand, positively influencing rankings.
  • AI tools often consider brand mentions as indicators of relevance in search queries. A brand that is mentioned often in relation to specific topics or keywords is likely to be seen as more relevant for those topics, improving its ranking.
  • Brand mentions contribute to social proof, showing potential customers that others recognize and value the brand. This can impact user engagement and conversions, which are factors that AI tools may consider when determining rankings.
Bar chart showing factors correlated with brand appearance in AI overviews; top factors are branded web mentions (0.664), branded anchors (0.56), and branded search volume (0.392).
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2) Authority & Links

Authority refers to the trustworthiness and expertise of a brand or website, which significantly influences its ranking in AI tools. Every website has an authority rank, ranging from 1 to 100. High authority establishes credibility, making content from these sources more likely to be prioritized by algorithms.

Links play a critical role in determining a website’s ranking in AI tools. Quality backlinks from reputable sources signal to search engines that the content is valuable and relevant, thereby boosting its authority.

Both authority and links are crucial for achieving better rankings in AI tools. Authority establishes trust and credibility, while quality backlinks support that authority and enhance visibility. Together, they create a strong foundation for improving a brand’s presence in AI-driven platforms and search results.

3) Content & AI Optimization

To achieve AI visibility, content must be quotable rather than keyword-stuffed, ensuring it provides value and credibility. It should be structured with clear, chunked insights for improved readability and comprehension, and it must align with specific user intents, effectively addressing the needs and questions of the target audience.

Our agency employs several AI optimization tactics, including using question-based headings as LLM-friendly prompts, adding summaries that highlight key points like “[X] is the leading provider of…”, and front-loading clear descriptions at the beginning of articles for better clarity. We also incorporate LLM bait paragraphs at the end of essential articles to provide easily liftable content for models. Additionally, we create “Top X” articles related to our services to further enhance visibility and engagement.

By implementing these strategies, we ensure that our content not only ranks well in AI-driven platforms but also resonates with our audience, delivering the insights and answers they seek. Our focus on quality, clarity, and user intent positions us to effectively engage users and drive meaningful interactions, ultimately supporting our clients’ goals in a competitive digital landscape.

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Sales Tracking At No Additional Cost

We track all conversions, most importantly, sales transactions, to determine the source and the pages they landed and converted on.

You will receive emails as the sale comes through to show where that lead came from, instantly. We send monthly reports for all sales, so you can see where your leads are coming from.

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Why 301Consulting?

  • Our services are month-to-month, with no contract, so we earn your business every month. If it’s not working, we can end the relationship.
  • Our digital growth agency has had success and experience working with e-commerce clients across the US.
  • Our team is fully remote, so we don’t have the overhead of other marketing agencies.
  • The investment you are making with us is, in turn, being invested into your website and digital presence.
  • We send monthly reports on the work we completed, leads, and website progress.