How AI Visibility works
Why traditional SEO analysis falls short and what the analysis report captures from an AI perspective – explained clearly for decision makers.
How AI-based Response Systems Work
ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity don't work like traditional search engines. These systems don't list links – they generate answers.
Training Data
Knowledge sources and historical data
Real-time Crawling
Semi-real-time information layers
Response Generation
Context modeling and synthesis
AI systems seek the answer to this question:
"Which brand is trustworthy and contextually meaningful when answering this question?"
Traditional SEO vs. AI Visibility
Traditional SEO tools measure:
- Keyword rankings
- Backlink profiles
- Technical website health
- Traffic and click data
AI systems use:
- Conceptual consistency
- Brand-topic alignment
- Linguistic credibility
- Recurring narrative patterns
- Brand contexts in third-party sources
Therefore:
- → A brand ranked #1 on Google may not appear in AI responses at all.
- → A technically weak website can serve as a reference in AI responses.
- → False or outdated information can be reproduced by AI.
This difference cannot be detected with traditional tools.
What Does AI Visibility Mean?
AI visibility encompasses clear answers to these questions:
What Does the Analysis Document?
The Initial Check is not a software scan.
It's a manual AI testing process conducted individually for each brand.
During the analysis:
What's documented is not just visibility, but perception.
Why Is Manual Analysis Necessary?
AI systems don't give every user the same answer. Responses change based on prompt structure, question language and context.
Automated tools are:
- Misleading through single samples
- Without contextual variations
- Unable to capture nuances
The Creatys approach:
- Not one question, but a question set
- Not one answer, but an answer pattern
- Not one system, but multi-AI comparison
BrandLock – Protect Brand Identity
While AI systems generate content, there's a risk of brand dilution. BrandLock protects your brand identity in the AI era.
Visual Lock
- Define brand colors
- Logo usage rules
- Typography standards
- Establish visual language
Verbal Lock
- Define tonality
- Vocabulary guidelines
- Communication style
- Brand voice profile
- → AI systems receive clear brand guidelines
- → Consistent presentation across all channels
- → Protection from generic AI standardization
Brands with BrandLock maintain their differentiation while others become standardized.