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Perplexity

Generative engine optimization (GEO), AI-search strategy, and field notes on how brands get cited across ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews.

Tracking brand mentions in Perplexity with the Agent API — Python terminal and citation source diagram
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How to Track Brand Mentions in Perplexity with the Agent API

Perplexity now points developers at the Agent API, not Sonar. Here's a complete Python brand-mention tracker built on POST /v1/agent — with real measured output, costs, the retrieved-vs-cited gap, and the volatility problem nobody warns you about.

·19 min
Minimalist editorial illustration of the Perplexity AI logo with radar arcs and citation brackets for rank tracking tools comparison article
AI SearchAI Visibility Tools

Best Perplexity Rank Tracker Tools in 2026: 10 Platforms Compared

Perplexity now processes 1.2B+ queries/month and traffic it refers converts at 10.5% — 6x higher than Google. But 89% of Perplexity citations differ from ChatGPT. I tested 10 Perplexity rank trackers so you don't have to. Here's which tool fits your team.

·16 min
Minimalist illustration of a webpage with a highlighted answer block being cited by three AI engine nodes via glowing citation lines
AI CitationsAI Search

How to Optimize a Page to Get Cited by AI: 9 On-Page Patterns That Work (2026)

A page-level playbook for getting cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. Nine on-page patterns — backed by the Princeton GEO study, SE Ranking's citation analysis, and a 54-study meta-analysis — that turn an ordinary page into one AI engines quote. With a copy-paste citation test and a meta walkthrough of how this very page is optimized.

·18 min
Otterly vs Peec cover image showing two minimalist analytics panels in a split comparison layout
AI SearchBrand Visibility

Otterly vs Peec: Which AI Visibility Tool Should You Choose?

Otterly and Peec are two popular AI visibility tools, but they fit different buyers. Here’s a fair, researched comparison of pricing, engine coverage, analytics depth, reviews, and who should actually choose each one.

·13 min
Does your brand show up in ChatGPT? Magnifying glass over a brand with AI engine icons
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Does My Brand Show Up in ChatGPT? How to Check in 5 Minutes

90% of brands have zero AI search mentions. Here's a free, 5-minute manual method to check if your brand shows up in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude — with a simple spreadsheet template and color-coded audit system.

·9 min
How to Get Your Brand Cited by Perplexity AI - 2026 Guide - geometric compass with citation brackets
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How to Get Your Brand Cited by Perplexity AI: The 2026 Guide

Perplexity has a 13.05% citation rate — 22x higher than ChatGPT. Learn the exact steps to get your brand cited: PerplexityBot setup, answer-first content structure, Reddit presence, freshness optimization, and multi-platform tracking.

·13 min
GEO Checklist - 12 Steps to Get Your Brand Cited by AI Engines - checklist icon with AI engine logos
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GEO Checklist: 12 Steps to Get Your Brand Cited by AI Engines in 2026

A practical 12-step checklist for Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) in 2026. Learn how to get your brand cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude, and Google AI Overviews — from robots.txt and schema markup to content structure, entity authority, and multi-platform tracking.

·15 min