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Looking to get mentioned? We're here to help!
Welcome to Echelon Media, your premier AI SEO Agency in Essex. At Echelon Media, we specialise in getting your business mentioned and cited in AI-generated search results across platforms like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, and Claude. Our team of seasoned professionals understands that the way people search is changing fast, and we’re here to make sure your business doesn’t get left behind. Whether you’re looking to increase brand visibility, drive more enquiries, or become the go-to recommendation in your industry, Echelon Media is here to help.
AI search isn’t coming – it’s already here. Over 700 million people use ChatGPT every week, and Google’s AI Overviews now appear on roughly 16% of all search queries. When someone asks an AI for recommendations, your business either gets mentioned or it doesn’t. There’s no page two to fall back on. Traditional SEO alone won’t cut it anymore. That’s where Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) comes in – the practice of optimising your content so AI systems actually cite and recommend your business when generating answers.
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Why AI SEO matters right now?
The numbers tell the story. AI discovery is up 527% comparing the first five months of 2025 with 2024. Gartner predicts a 25% drop in traditional search volumes by 2026 as more people turn to AI for answers. And here’s the kicker – the average visitor from AI search is worth 4.4 times more than a traditional organic search visitor based on conversion rates.
The problem? Having strong traditional SEO no longer guarantees your brand will be found, recommended, or cited by AI. Your website can be perfectly optimised for Google and still be completely invisible to ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google’s AI Overviews.
The opportunity? AI systems only cite 2-7 sources per response on average. That’s far fewer than Google’s 10 blue links. Get cited, and you’re not just visible – you’re recommended.
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What's Included?
AI Visibility Audit
We start by understanding exactly where your business stands in the AI search landscape. Our team tests relevant queries across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and other platforms to see if and how your brand is being mentioned. We analyse your competitors too, so you know exactly what you’re up against.
Content Optimisation for AI Citation
AI systems favour content that’s clear, well-structured, and quotable. We optimise your existing content and create new pages specifically designed to be cited by generative engines. This means clear headings, data-backed claims, expert quotes, and content structures that AI can easily understand and reference.
E-E-A-T Enhancement
Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness – these signals matter more than ever for AI visibility. We strengthen your site’s credibility with proper author bios, verifiable credentials, citations, and case studies that make AI systems confident in recommending you.
Schema Markup & Structured Data
AI systems need to understand your content quickly. We implement comprehensive schema markup that helps generative engines identify what your pages are about, who wrote them, and why they’re trustworthy. This technical foundation makes your content more likely to be selected for AI responses.
Brand Mention building
AI doesn’t just look at your website – it looks at where you’re mentioned across the web. We build your presence on platforms AI systems trust, including industry publications, review sites, forums, and authoritative directories. The more your brand is discussed in trusted places, the more likely AI will recommend you.
Performance Tracking & Reporting
Transparency is key at Echelon Media. We provide regular reports showing your AI visibility scores, citation rates, and brand mentions across major AI platforms. You’ll see exactly how often your business is being recommended and where there’s room to grow.
FAQ
Frequently Asked questions
AI SEO, also known as Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO), is the practice of optimising your content so AI-powered platforms like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Perplexity cite and recommend your business when generating responses. Unlike traditional SEO where you compete for rankings, AI SEO focuses on being selected as a trusted source for AI-generated answers.
Traditional SEO focuses on ranking in search engine results pages (SERPs). AI SEO focuses on being cited in AI-generated responses. While they share common foundations – quality content, technical excellence, authority – AI SEO requires specific optimisations like quotable content structures, enhanced E-E-A-T signals, and presence on platforms AI systems trust. The good news is they complement each other.
We optimise for all major AI search platforms including ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode, Perplexity, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and Gemini. As new platforms emerge, we adapt our strategies to ensure your visibility across the AI search landscape.
Unlike traditional SEO which can take months, AI systems can begin citing optimised content relatively quickly once the right signals are in place. However, building lasting AI authority is an ongoing process. Most clients start seeing measurable improvements in AI visibility within 2-3 months of implementing our strategies.
Positively. The optimisations that help AI systems cite your content – clear structure, authoritative signals, quality information – also strengthen your traditional SEO. It’s a win-win approach that improves your visibility across both AI and traditional search.
At Echelon Media, we have a proven track record of delivering successful digital marketing campaigns for businesses in Essex and beyond. We’re at the forefront of AI search optimisation, combining our expertise in traditional SEO with cutting-edge GEO strategies. We provide transparent reporting and ongoing support to help you stay visible as search continues to evolve.
Be the Recommendation, Not Just a Result
When someone asks ChatGPT for the best marketing agency in Essex, your business either gets named or it doesn’t. AI search isn’t about ranking on page one – it’s about being the answer. We optimise your content so AI systems confidently cite and recommend you.
Higher Quality Traffic
AI-referred visitors convert at 4.4 times the rate of traditional organic search traffic. These aren’t people casually browsing – they’ve asked a specific question and received your business as the answer. That’s intent you can’t buy with traditional advertising.
Future-Proof Your Marketing
With traditional search volumes predicted to drop 25% by 2026 and AI search growing exponentially, businesses that ignore AI optimisation risk becoming invisible. Getting ahead now means establishing authority before your competitors catch on.
Complement Your Existing SEO
AI SEO doesn’t replace traditional SEO – it builds on it. The same principles of quality content, technical excellence, and authority still apply. We strengthen your overall search presence across both traditional and AI-powered platforms.
Why AI SEO might be for your business?
The shift from the Search Economy to the Answer Economy is happening right now. People aren’t just searching for keywords anymore – they’re having conversations with AI and expecting direct recommendations. When someone asks ChatGPT for the best flooring company in Essex or the top concrete supplier near them, your business either gets mentioned or your competitor does.
Research shows that AI visibility can improve by 30-40% with proper optimisation compared to unoptimised content. With 71% of Americans already using AI search to research purchases and evaluate brands, the question isn’t whether AI SEO matters – it’s whether you’re ready to be found.
Echelon Media is positioned to help your business navigate this new landscape, applying the same results-driven approach we bring to traditional SEO, PPC, and web design. The future of search is conversational, and we’re here to make sure your business is part of the conversation.
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