The Made AI Ready Blog

Straight answers on AI search visibility (GEO/AEO), written for people running a business, not an SEO agency.

Is My Business Visible to ChatGPT? Here's How to Check

Asking ChatGPT about your business by name tells you nothing useful. Here's the test that actually shows whether AI search can find you.

What Is AEO? Answer Engine Optimization Explained for Small Businesses

AEO is what SEO becomes when the reader is an AI assistant instead of a search results page. Here's what actually changes, in plain English.

SEO vs AEO vs GEO: What's Actually Different in 2026

SEO, AEO and GEO overlap more than the acronyms suggest. Here's a plain-English breakdown of what each one actually optimises for.

Why Over 60% of Searches Now End Without a Click

More than two-thirds of Google searches in 2026 end without a single click. Here's where that traffic actually went, and what it means for your business.

What Is llms.txt and Does Your Website Need One?

llms.txt is a plain-text file that tells AI tools what your business actually does, in language built for machines to read. Here's what it is and whether it's worth having.

How AI Search Engines Decide Which Businesses to Recommend

AI tools weigh a specific set of signals when deciding who to recommend — most of them nothing to do with traditional Google ranking. Here's what actually moves the needle.

The 5 Most Common Reasons Businesses Are Invisible to AI Search

In practice, most businesses fail AI search visibility for one of five specific, fixable reasons. Here's the list, in order of how often we actually see them.

Do Google Reviews Affect ChatGPT Recommendations? Here's What the Research Shows

Reviews don't feed directly into ChatGPT, but they shape AI recommendations indirectly and meaningfully. Here's the mechanism, and what actually matters.

How to Optimise Your Website for Voice Search in 2026

Voice search in 2026 mostly means a conversational AI assistant, not a phone's search bar. Here's what actually optimises for it.

AI Search Statistics 2026: What Every Small Business Owner Should Know

The real, sourced numbers behind the shift to AI search in 2026 — zero-click rates, AI platform usage, citation patterns, and what they mean for a small business.