Master the art of scoping AI visibility projects by defining clear KPIs, technical boundaries, and tangible deliverables that align with commercial client goals.
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Foundations
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A flowchart showing the progression from Client Discovery to Entity Mapping, then splitting into Internal Knowledge Audit and External Footprint Strategy, culminating in the AI Visibility Matrix Report.
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Introduction
Transitioning from traditional Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) to AI Visibility (AEO/GEO) requires a fundamental shift in how we scope projects. While SEO often focuses on keyword rankings and traffic volume, AI Visibility is about influence—ensuring your brand is the chosen entity in the 'answer engine' result. Scoping an engagement correctly prevents 'scope creep' and ensures that both the practitioner and the client have a shared understanding of what success looks like in a non-linear, probabilistic search environment.
Introduction
Lesson Quiz
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1. What is 'Share of Model' (SoM) in the context of AI Visibility?
2. Which of these is considered an 'External Footprint' task?
3. Why is a 'Stochastic Disclaimer' recommended in AI Visibility SOWs?
4. What is an 'Entity Gap Analysis'?
5. When scoping AI technical tasks, which crawler would you specifically address for OpenAI?
6. What are 'Citational Magnets'?
7. In the 'LuxStay' example, why was the focus on 'eco-friendly' queries?
8. Which KPI focuses on whether the AI provides the correct link to the client’s site?
9. What is the primary purpose of a 'Prompt Library' in a project scope?
10. Why is 'Brand Preference' more difficult to achieve than 'Brand Inclusion'?
