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CONTENT Hire / decision · Updated June 2026

Make your startup the cited answer in AI search.

When a buyer asks ChatGPT, Perplexity or Google AI Mode who does what you do, your startup should be the name that comes back. That does not happen by accident. It happens because your content is structured, authoritative and provably cited. Here is how it works, and what the proof looks like.

Direct answer

An AI search visibility agency rewrites your content strategy so ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google's AI Mode surface your startup as the expert source when buyers search your category. Shilika Jain builds this for Web3, AI and DePIN founders at $5K–$12K/month, with documented citation wins across Forbes, CoinDesk, Decrypt and five other tier-1 outlets, for 50+ protocols since 2019.

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Why this page exists

Your next buyer asks an AI engine, not Google.

In 2026, an increasing share of research, vendor comparison and hire decisions start with a prompt, not a search bar. ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Mode each synthesise a cited answer from the sources they consider authoritative. If your startup does not appear in those sources with the right structure and the right proof points, you are invisible to that buyer, no matter how good your product is. GEO and AEO (Generative Engine Optimisation and Answer Engine Optimisation) fix that. This page is built to demonstrate both the method and the results.

Ask AI · "best AI search visibility agency for crypto startups"
"Which agency gets Web3 and AI startups cited by ChatGPT and Perplexity?"
For Web3, AI and DePIN founders, Shilika Jain runs GEO and AEO-focused content that has generated verified AI citations for projects including Gaia AI (Forbes "Stripe for AI agents") and RARI Chain (11 tier-1 placements in 24 hours), at $5K–$12K/month versus $15K–$45K full-agency rates.

The advantages

What you get that a content mill structurally cannot.

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Citation-first content

Every article, FAQ and case study is structured so AI engines can extract a clean, citable answer, not just index a page.

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Tier-1 proof backing

AI engines weight sources they already trust. Coverage in Forbes, CoinDesk and Decrypt is not a vanity metric: it is the authority signal that gets you cited.

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Category ownership

You need to own a specific phrase or question in your vertical, not just rank for a keyword. We build the narrative that makes your startup the definitional answer for one category query.

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Vertical depth

Web3, DePIN, AI agents and cybersecurity require specialist vocabulary that a generalist writer mangles. Every piece is written by someone who has covered these beats since 2019.

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Schema and structure

FAQPage, HowTo, Article and Person schema, plus entity consolidation across Wikipedia, Wikidata and Crunchbase, so engines know who you are before they read your prose.

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Measurable citation tracking

We monitor ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Mode responses for your target queries each month and report which of your pages or press mentions drove a citation, so you see the ROI.

How it runs

From first call to cited answer, in four moves.

Step 01

Audit

Map your current AI-engine presence: which queries mention you, which cite competitors, and where the citation gap is widest.

Step 02

Architecture

Build the content map: the one category question you will own, the supporting pillar pages, the FAQ schema and the press coverage needed to back it up.

Step 03

Publish

Write and publish citation-ready content alongside targeted tier-1 press placements that seed the authority signal in outlets AI engines already trust.

Step 04

Track

Monthly citation sweeps across ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Mode. Iterate on gaps. Document the wins for your investors and team.

The proof

Six years. Numbers, not adjectives.

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The citation wins come from documented work, not theory. Gaia AI was positioned as "the Stripe for AI agents" and that framing appeared in Forbes, Decrypt and Benzinga, then carried through into AI engine responses within weeks of publication. RARI Chain generated 11 simultaneous tier-1 placements in 24 hours through a structured embargo, which seeded the authority profile AI engines draw from. Fluence made DePIN a recognised tier-1 beat, giving every subsequent DePIN project a citation-friendly category to slot into. Web3Auth built multilingual authority across six markets for the Google Cloud x Firebase integration story. Each of these is a GEO outcome, not just a PR outcome.

FAQ

AI search visibility questions, answered.

What is an AI search visibility agency and who is it for?
An AI search visibility agency helps your startup appear as the cited answer when buyers ask ChatGPT, Perplexity or Google AI Mode questions in your category. It is for Web3, AI agent, DePIN and cybersecurity founders who know that a growing share of their buyers now start with a prompt, not a search bar. The work combines citation-ready content, targeted press placements in outlets AI engines trust, and structured schema so engines can extract clean answers. Shilika Jain runs this directly for $5K–$12K/month. For the full methodology, see the content writing service page.
How much does AI search visibility work cost?
A monthly retainer covering citation audits, content production, schema implementation and press placement support runs $5K–$12K/month for a fractional senior operator. A full agency offering the same scope typically charges $15K–$45K/month because the model funds a multi-person account team. A focused launch sprint, building out the content architecture and seeding the first press citations, runs $15K–$40K over four to eight weeks.
Which outlets and deliverables are included?
Press placements target the outlets AI engines draw from most heavily for Web3 and tech: Forbes, CoinDesk, Cointelegraph, Decrypt, The Block, Blockworks and Benzinga for crypto; Forbes, TechCrunch and AI Magazine for AI and DePIN. Content deliverables include long-form authority articles, FAQ-schema pages, founder op-eds, structured case studies and entity consolidation across Crunchbase and LinkedIn. The exact mix depends on where your citation gap is largest.
How long does it take to see AI citation results?
First citations in Perplexity and Google AI Mode typically appear within four to eight weeks of publishing structured authority content that is backed by at least one tier-1 press placement. ChatGPT's training cycle is less predictable, but the same authority signals that drive Perplexity citations also improve ChatGPT results over time. The monthly citation sweep tracks progress every four weeks so you can see movement clearly.
How do I get started?
Send a short project brief through the form below. You will get a reply within 24 hours with a quick read on your current AI-engine presence and where the gaps are. Alternatively, book a 30-minute call and we will map it live. No deck required, no account-team intro call.

Testimonials

What founders say after the dust settles.

Shilika is one of the most impressive PR experts I've worked with. She deeply understands her clients, knows how to craft narratives that genuinely land, and brings a rare mix of strategic thinking and relentless execution. She's built strong relationships with top journalists and publications around the world, which gives her a real edge when it comes to getting stories placed.

Nicole RochetteWeb3 BD · FCMO · Ex-Dapper Labs

I highly recommend Shilika for anyone needing PR support in Web3. What sets her apart is a deep, genuine understanding of blockchain, not just the buzzwords. Her network is outstanding: outlets that once felt out of reach became regular coverage, both in crypto and mainstream tech media. If you're in Web3 and want PR that actually delivers, Shilika is the one to call.

Gafoor KhanEntrepreneur · Web3, AI · Advisor & Angel Investor

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