{"id":6168,"date":"2025-09-16T12:40:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T12:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/?p=6168"},"modified":"2025-09-16T12:40:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T12:40:33","slug":"llm-seo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo","title":{"rendered":"LLM SEO Explained: Boost Brand Visibility for AI-Driven Search"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude aren\u2019t just tools for quick answers anymore, they\u2019ve become powerful gateways to information, drawing in billions of visits every month. For marketers and SEOs, this shift signals a major change: audiences are no longer just searching on Google, they\u2019re asking AI directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This creates a new challenge. Instead of competing for blue-link rankings on a search results page, brands now need to figure out how to be included in conversational answers generated by AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll break down what LLM SEO means, why it matters, and the strategies you can use to ensure your brand is visible when people turn to AI for answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#What_is_LLM_SEO\" >What is LLM SEO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#Why_LLM_SEO_is_Different_From_Traditional_SEO\" >Why LLM SEO is Different From Traditional SEO<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#1_Training_data_%E2%80%93_the_long_memory_of_the_internet\" >1) Training data &#8211; the long memory of the internet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#2_Connected_search_and_retrieval_live_web_access_and_RAG\" >2) Connected search and retrieval: live web access and RAG<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#3_Authority_and_structure_why_format_and_credibility_are_currency\" >3) Authority and structure: why format and credibility are currency<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#How_Much_Traffic_Do_LLMs_Get\" >How Much Traffic Do LLMs Get?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#What_Are_The_Different_Types_of_LLMS\" >What Are The Different Types of LLMS?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#Open-Ended_Chatbots\" >Open-Ended Chatbots&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#Instruction-Following_Models\" >Instruction-Following Models&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#Specialized_Domain_LLMs\" >Specialized Domain LLMs&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#Multimodal_LLMs\" >Multimodal LLMs&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#Generative_LLMs_for_Content_Creation\" >Generative LLMs for Content Creation&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#Retrieval-Augmented_LLMs_RAG\" >Retrieval-Augmented LLMs (RAG)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#Case_in_point_%E2%80%9Cbest_CRMs_for_small_business%E2%80%9D_why_HubSpot_Zoho_Salesforce_show_up\" >Case in point: \u201cbest CRMs for small business\u201d: why HubSpot, Zoho, Salesforce show up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#Quick_checklist_what_to_do_tomorrow\" >Quick checklist: what to do tomorrow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#Case_Studies_Whos_Winning_in_LLM_SEO\" >Case Studies: Who\u2019s Winning in LLM SEO?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#1_HubSpot_in_Marketing_Queries\" >1. HubSpot in Marketing Queries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#2_Zapier_in_Workflow_Automation\" >2. Zapier in Workflow Automation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#3_Perplexity_Citing_Forbes_and_TechCrunch\" >3. Perplexity Citing Forbes and TechCrunch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#Key_Strategies_for_LLM_SEO\" >Key Strategies for LLM SEO<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#1_Become_the_source_that_people_and_AI_both_trust\" >1. Become the source that people and AI both trust<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#2_Write_content_the_way_people_actually_ask_questions\" >2. Write content the way people actually ask questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#3_Do_not_just_chase_keywords_build_depth_around_topics\" >3. Do not just chase keywords, build depth around topics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#4_Create_structured_and_digestible_content\" >4. Create structured and digestible content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#5_Build_Citations_and_Mentions_Across_the_Web\" >5. Build Citations and Mentions Across the Web<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#Challenges_in_LLM_SEO\" >Challenges in LLM SEO<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#Opaque_algorithms\" >Opaque algorithms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#Attribution_gaps\" >Attribution gaps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#Constant_evolution\" >Constant evolution<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#Is_Generative_Engine_Optimization_the_Same_as_AI_Overview_Optimization\" >Is Generative Engine Optimization the Same as AI Overview Optimization?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#The_Future_of_LLM_SEO\" >The Future of LLM SEO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#AI-first_content_strategies\" >AI-first content strategies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#Paid_placements_inside_LLMs\" >Paid placements inside LLMs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#A_stronger_focus_on_authority\" >A stronger focus on authority<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/llm-seo\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_LLM_SEO\"><\/span>What is LLM SEO?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>LLM SEO is the practice of optimizing content and brand signals so that large language models reference, cite, or recommend your business when responding to user queries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Google, where multiple pages compete for clicks, LLMs generate one synthesized answer. If your brand isn\u2019t included, you\u2019re invisible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_LLM_SEO_is_Different_From_Traditional_SEO\"><\/span>Why LLM SEO is Different From Traditional SEO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fewer results, higher stakes:<\/strong> Instead of 10 blue links, AI gives a single summarized response.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Citation-based visibility:<\/strong> Some AI tools (like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perplexity.ai\/\">Perplexity<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/You.com\">You.com<\/a>) show sources, others don\u2019t. Visibility may mean being cited or simply being embedded in the model\u2019s knowledge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conversational relevance over keyword matching:<\/strong> LLMs interpret natural language, so exact-match keyword stuffing won\u2019t help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want LLMs to mention your brand, you\u2019ve got to understand the three places they look for answers and how each one rewards different kinds of content. Below, I\u2019ll walk you through each source in conversational, practical terms and end with clear takeaways you can act on today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Training_data_%E2%80%93_the_long_memory_of_the_internet\"><\/span>1) Training data &#8211; the long memory of the internet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of training data as the giant brain dump. Models like GPT are trained on massive collections of text: web pages, books, code, forums, licensed datasets, and human-created transcripts. That training teaches the model language patterns, facts, and common ways people ask and answer questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What that means for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Historical content matters.<\/strong> If you published an authoritative guide two years ago and it got traction, that content can be embedded in the model\u2019s knowledge and influence future answers, even if no one links to it today.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stale vs. evergreen:<\/strong> Because many models are trained on a snapshot of the web, they can get out-of-date. Evergreen, well-cited content fares better over time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quality beats trickery:<\/strong> Models learn from patterns. Clear, well-written explanations and factual data are more likely to be reproduced by the model than keyword-stuffed fluff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You can\u2019t rely on training alone:<\/strong> If you launched a new product this week, a model trained months ago won\u2019t \u201cknow\u201d it unless the model has a way to access live data (more on that next).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep cornerstone content up to date, include clear summaries and data callouts, and publish original research that other sites can cite, that\u2019s the kind of content that gets baked into a model\u2019s \u201cmemory.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Connected_search_and_retrieval_live_web_access_and_RAG\"><\/span>2) Connected search and retrieval: live web access and RAG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some LLM products don\u2019t just rely on their baked-in knowledge. They use live web search or a retrieval layer to pull fresh documents while answering queries, this is often called <a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.google.com\/use-cases\/retrieval-augmented-generation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)<\/a>. In practice that means the model searches the web (or a curated index), pulls relevant passages, and then composes an answer using those sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why this matters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fresh content gets traction fast.<\/strong> If an LLM is using live search, newly published pages that match a query can be cited or used in the generated response.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How extraction works:<\/strong> The model prefers clear, extractable chunks: headings, short summaries, bullet lists, tables, and labeled sections, because those are easy to pull into an answer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technical gatekeepers matter:<\/strong> If your page is blocked from crawling, slow, or hidden behind heavy JavaScript, a retrieval layer may miss it entirely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure your critical pages are crawlable and fast. Add clear H2\/H3 headings, short summary boxes, and an FAQ section so a retriever can easily surface a tidy snippet from your page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Authority_and_structure_why_format_and_credibility_are_currency\"><\/span>3) Authority and structure: why format and credibility are currency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even when an LLM can access many pages, it has to decide which ones to trust and cite. That\u2019s where signals of authority and well-structured content come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What signals help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>E-E-A-T \/ trust signals:<\/strong> Author bios, credentials, citations, transparent methodology, and data sources all increase your chance of being considered authoritative.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>External validation:<\/strong> Backlinks, mentions in reputable publications, quotes in industry reports, these are the signals that tell models (and the humans designing them) that a source is trustworthy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Structured markup:<\/strong> JSON-LD schema (Article, FAQ, Product), clear meta information, and machine-readable data make it easier for systems to understand the meaning of your content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Readable structure:<\/strong> Headings, lists, and short paragraphs help both retrievers and humans quickly grasp what your page is about.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Add <a href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/schema-markup-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">structured data<\/a> (FAQ, Article, HowTo, Product where relevant), publish author bios with credentials, and pursue digital PR that gets your content cited on high-authority sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Traffic_Do_LLMs_Get\"><\/span>How Much Traffic Do LLMs Get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>LLM-powered chatbots are drawing a huge audience online. According to SimilarWeb data from May 2025, these channels collectively saw over 7 billion visits. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/chatgpt-google-gen-ai-traffic-456881\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Search Engine Land<\/a>: ChatGPT usage remains massive, but its lead is slowly eroding. After dipping from 87.5% to 77.6% three months ago, the platform has since leveled out, holding steady at around 79% of traffic share. The surge shows just how much people are turning to AI for answers, conversations, and information every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Different_Types_of_LLMS\"><\/span>What Are The Different Types of LLMS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Large Language Models (LLMs) come in different shapes and sizes depending on their purpose, architecture, and training. Here\u2019s a simple way to categorize them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open-Ended_Chatbots\"><\/span>Open-Ended Chatbots&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These LLMs, like <a href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ChatGPT<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/claude.ai\/login?returnTo=%2F%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Claude<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/gemini.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Google Gemini<\/a>, are designed to have conversations, answer questions, and generate text in a natural, human-like way. They can handle a wide range of topics and are usually trained on vast amounts of general knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instruction-Following_Models\"><\/span>Instruction-Following Models&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These are fine-tuned to follow specific instructions. They excel when you give them clear prompts like \u201cWrite a summary\u201d or \u201cGenerate a product description.\u201d ChatGPT\u2019s instruction-tuned versions fall into this category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specialized_Domain_LLMs\"><\/span>Specialized Domain LLMs&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some LLMs are trained specifically for certain industries or topics, like legal, medical, or technical fields. They understand domain-specific terminology and provide more accurate answers in that area. Examples include LegalBERT or MedPaLM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multimodal_LLMs\"><\/span>Multimodal LLMs&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These models can handle multiple types of input, not just text. They can process images, videos, or audio alongside text to generate richer responses. GPT-4 with vision capabilities is a prime example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Generative_LLMs_for_Content_Creation\"><\/span>Generative LLMs for Content Creation&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These focus on generating creative content such as stories, code, marketing copy, or poetry. They are optimized for producing text that reads naturally and is engaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Retrieval-Augmented_LLMs_RAG\"><\/span>Retrieval-Augmented LLMs (RAG)&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These models combine LLMs with external databases or knowledge sources. They fetch relevant information in real-time to give more accurate or up-to-date answers. Examples include Perplexity AI and certain enterprise AI assistants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_in_point_%E2%80%9Cbest_CRMs_for_small_business%E2%80%9D_why_HubSpot_Zoho_Salesforce_show_up\"><\/span>Case in point: \u201cbest CRMs for small business\u201d: why HubSpot, Zoho, Salesforce show up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Run that query in an LLM-powered tool that uses live sources, and you\u2019ll commonly see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/products\/crm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">HubSpot<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoho.com\/crm\/crm-for-everyone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zoho<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Salesforce<\/a> mentioned. Here\u2019s the practical why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Comprehensive content:<\/strong> These companies publish detailed buyer\u2019s guides, feature comparisons, pricing breakdowns, and use-case pages that directly map to user intent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Structured pages:<\/strong> Their content often includes clear headings, comparison tables, pros\/cons, and FAQ sections, exactly the kind of text a retrieval system likes to extract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>External citations:<\/strong> They\u2019re widely covered by review sites, publications, and third-party roundups. That external footprint is what turns a brand from \u201ca page on the web\u201d into an authority signal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Up-to-date info:<\/strong> These brands refresh product docs and publish news\/announcements, making them discoverable as fresh sources when a model looks for current info.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to be included in those answers, replicate what they do: build comparison pages that directly answer search queries, include structured summaries and tables, and get your brand mentioned on reputable third-party sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_checklist_what_to_do_tomorrow\"><\/span>Quick checklist: what to do tomorrow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Audit crawlability:<\/strong> ensure key pages are indexable, fast, and not blocked by robots.txt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add extractable blocks:<\/strong> start every long post with a one-paragraph summary and include bullet-point \u201ckey takeaways.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deploy schema:<\/strong> add FAQ, Article, Product, HowTo JSON-LD where appropriate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Publish original data:<\/strong> even small surveys or case studies make you a source worth citing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Earn external mentions:<\/strong> target one high-authority roundup or guest post each quarter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Test manually:<\/strong> ask LLMs your target questions and see who gets cited \u2014 then reverse-engineer their content structure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Studies_Whos_Winning_in_LLM_SEO\"><\/span>Case Studies: Who\u2019s Winning in LLM SEO?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_HubSpot_in_Marketing_Queries\"><\/span>1. HubSpot in Marketing Queries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hubspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">HubSpot<\/a> has been a household name in traditional SEO for years, but their success now extends into the world of AI as well. Why? Because they\u2019ve mastered the art of creating educational, evergreen, and well-structured guides.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ask ChatGPT something like \u201cWhat are the best inbound marketing strategies?\u201d, there\u2019s a good chance HubSpot will pop up in the response even when there\u2019s no direct citation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Content that is timeless, clearly structured, and genuinely helpful doesn\u2019t just rank on Google,&nbsp; it sticks in the \u201cmemory\u201d of AI models, making your brand a go-to reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Zapier_in_Workflow_Automation\"><\/span>2. Zapier in Workflow Automation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zapier<\/a> has built its SEO presence around solving very specific, everyday problems. Instead of just targeting broad keywords, they answer conversational, long-tail queries such as \u201chow to automate email follow-ups\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This style of content fits perfectly with how people talk to AI tools. It\u2019s no surprise that ChatGPT and Claude often mention Zapier when recommending automation platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think like your audience. Create content that answers real, question-based prompts, and you\u2019ll increase your odds of being mentioned by LLMs as a trusted solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Perplexity_Citing_Forbes_and_TechCrunch\"><\/span>3. Perplexity Citing Forbes and TechCrunch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When people ask Perplexity for product comparisons or industry news, it often cites heavyweights like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Forbes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">TechCrunch<\/a>. These outlets win because they consistently publish authority-driven, data-backed journalism with clear sources, exactly the kind of content LLMs trust and prefer to cite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Authority still matters. Invest in thought leadership, digital PR, and data-backed storytelling if you want your brand to not just appear in AI answers, but also be directly cited as a source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Strategies_for_LLM_SEO\"><\/span>Key Strategies for LLM SEO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Become_the_source_that_people_and_AI_both_trust\"><\/span>1. Become the source that people and AI both trust<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want your brand to show up in AI-powered answers, the first step is to become a trusted source of truth. LLMs are trained to favor content that looks credible, well-researched, and backed by expertise. That means surface-level blog posts won\u2019t cut it anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how you can build authority that LLMs recognize:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Publish original research or data reports.<\/strong> Numbers and insights that only your brand can provide make your content more valuable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Include expert commentary.<\/strong> Quoting industry professionals (internal or external) adds an extra layer of trust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/google-e-e-a-t\">E-E-A-T<\/a> (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness).<\/strong> This isn\u2019t just a Google thing, AI models also rely on signals that suggest your brand knows its stuff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For Example: <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ahrefs<\/a> is a perfect case study here. Their blog doesn\u2019t just cover generic SEO tips; it regularly publishes data-heavy studies, like analyzing billions of search queries or backlink profiles. Because of this, they\u2019re not only a top result in Google searches but are also frequently referenced in AI-generated responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Write_content_the_way_people_actually_ask_questions\"><\/span>2. Write content the way people actually ask questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional SEO often focused on keywords like \u201cCRM software\u201d or \u201cemail automation tool\u201d. But in the age of LLMs, users don\u2019t just type keywords, they ask full<strong> <\/strong>questions: \u201cWhat\u2019s the best CRM for small businesses?\u201d or \u201cHow do I automate follow-up emails in Gmail?\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To show up in those answers, your content needs to match the way people naturally speak to AI tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Structure content around \u201chow,\u201d \u201cwhy,\u201d and \u201cwhat\u201d questions.<\/strong> These are the exact types of queries users ask in ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Gemini.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add FAQ sections.<\/strong> Break down common user questions and provide short, direct answers that LLMs can easily extract and reuse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use a clear, educational tone.<\/strong> Think of it as teaching a beginner rather than impressing an expert\u2014AI models prefer well-explained content that\u2019s accessible to everyone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zapier<\/a> nails this with its massive library of \u201cHow to\u201d guides. Instead of writing vague blog posts, they create step-by-step tutorials like \u201cHow to automatically send Slack messages from Google Sheets.\u201d Because this mirrors the way people actually phrase their problems, LLMs naturally pull Zapier into the conversation when someone asks about workflow automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI models are trained on conversational data, so when your content sounds like the questions people actually ask, you increase the chances of being surfaced in AI-powered answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Do_not_just_chase_keywords_build_depth_around_topics\"><\/span>3. Do not just chase keywords, build depth around topics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Search engines and AI models no longer look at content in isolation. Instead of rewarding single pages that repeat a keyword, they prioritize websites that cover a topic thoroughly from multiple angles. This means your strategy should shift from chasing individual keywords to building topic depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best ways to do this is through topic clusters. Start with a central, in-depth guide that acts as the hub (for example, <em>The Complete Guide to CRM Software<\/em>). Around that hub, create related pages that dig into specific aspects such as pricing, integrations, comparisons, or use cases. When you connect these pieces through smart internal linking, you show both search engines and LLMs that your brand understands the subject in full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another layer of support is schema markup. While it is not always required if your structure is clear, schema provides AI models with signals about the type of content you are publishing\u2014whether it is a product review, a comparison, or a how-to guide. This extra context helps your pages become more \u201cmachine-readable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Create_structured_and_digestible_content\"><\/span>4. Create structured and digestible content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When people read online, they skim. AI models are no different. The easier your content is to scan and break down, the more likely it is to be pulled into an AI-generated answer. That is why structure is just as important as substance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make your content simple to parse by using bullet points, numbered lists, and short paragraphs. Break complex ideas into clear definitions so that industry terms are not left unexplained. And always add summaries or key takeaways at the beginning or end of your articles\u2014this not only helps readers but also gives AI models clean snippets to reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example<\/strong>: Forbes often includes \u201cKey Points\u201d sections at the top of their articles. This structured approach makes it easier for tools like Perplexity to extract and cite them directly in answers, increasing their visibility in AI-powered search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it works:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Structured content acts like a roadmap for both humans and machines. When your ideas are easy to digest, you make it frictionless for AI to recognize your brand as a credible, quotable source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Build_Citations_and_Mentions_Across_the_Web\"><\/span>5. Build Citations and Mentions Across the Web<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>LLMs do not rely only on your own website, they look at how often your brand shows up across the wider web. If your company is consistently cited in reports, reviews, and roundups, AI tools are more likely to consider you a trustworthy answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with the basics by earning backlinks from authoritative domains, but do not stop there. Focus on getting your brand name into industry conversations, whether through guest posts, expert commentary, or inclusion in comparison articles. A well-planned digital PR campaign can help you secure mentions in high-profile publications and niche industry sites alike, expanding your footprint where LLMs are gathering data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> When you ask ChatGPT about the best project management tools, Asana almost always appears. This visibility is not just because of Asana\u2019s own blog content. It is also because Asana is frequently cited in third-party comparisons, reviews, and roundups across the web. Those external mentions act as authority signals that LLMs recognize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it works:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more your brand is referenced outside your own site, the more it becomes part of the \u201cshared knowledge\u201d that LLMs pull from. Think of it as digital word-of-mouth\u2014consistent mentions build trust and visibility in both human and machine-driven recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_in_LLM_SEO\"><\/span>Challenges in LLM SEO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cracking LLM SEO is exciting, but it is not without its hurdles. Unlike Google, where we at least get some insight into ranking factors, AI-powered search works in ways that are far less transparent. Here are a few of the biggest challenges brands face:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opaque_algorithms\"><\/span>Opaque algorithms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With Google, SEOs have years of experience, data, and even official guidelines to lean on. LLMs are different. They do not reveal how they decide which sources to trust or which brands to include in their answers. This makes optimization less predictable and more experimental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attribution_gaps\"><\/span>Attribution gaps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your content might shape an AI\u2019s response, but you may not always get credit for it. In some cases, the model will mention your brand directly, but in many others, your insights could be paraphrased without a citation. That makes visibility harder to measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LLMs are not static. They are retrained and updated regularly, which means what works today might look very different in six months. Brands need to treat LLM SEO as an ongoing process, testing and refining strategies as the technology evolves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constant_evolution\"><\/span>Constant evolution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The takeaway:<\/strong> LLM SEO is still new territory. The rules are not fully written yet, but the brands that experiment early will be in the best position to adapt and capture visibility as these models mature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Generative_Engine_Optimization_the_Same_as_AI_Overview_Optimization\"><\/span>Is Generative Engine Optimization the Same as AI Overview Optimization?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not exactly, though they sound similar. Think of it this way: <a href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/generative-engine-optimization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Generative Engine Optimization<\/a>, or GEO, is about making your content easy for AI tools to use when they generate answers. It\u2019s like giving AI all the right building blocks so it can create helpful, accurate responses for users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1024x568.png\" alt=\"LLM SEO\" class=\"wp-image-6169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-1024x568.png 1024w, https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-768x426.png 768w, https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image.png 1103w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: wix<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>ChatGPT results (left) and a Google AI overview (right) for the same query ([How can I travel from Busan to Jeju]).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI Overview Optimization, or <a href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/blog\/answer-engine-optimization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Answer Engine Optimization<\/a>, is a bit different. It\u2019s about making your content clear and well-structured so AI can understand it and summarize it correctly. The focus here is on being easy to read, organized, and concise, so your content gets picked up as a top answer or snippet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So while both GEO and AEO are about getting your content noticed by AI, GEO is more about helping AI generate content, and AEO is about helping AI understand and summarize it. Together, they make your content much more likely to show up in AI-powered search and be remembered by users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Future_of_LLM_SEO\"><\/span>The Future of LLM SEO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We are only at the beginning of what AI-powered search will look like. As large language models continue to evolve, the way brands approach visibility will change just as dramatically as it did in the early days of Google. Here is what to expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AI-first_content_strategies\"><\/span>AI-first content strategies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of optimizing around keywords alone, brands will start shaping content based on how people phrase conversational prompts. The focus will shift to anticipating the exact questions users might ask tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Perplexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paid_placements_inside_LLMs\"><\/span>Paid placements inside LLMs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as Google eventually introduced ads, it is likely that AI platforms will roll out paid inclusion models. Brands may soon compete for sponsored spots in AI answers, making a mix of organic and paid LLM visibility part of the marketing playbook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_stronger_focus_on_authority\"><\/span>A stronger focus on authority<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With rising concerns about misinformation, AI tools will lean more heavily on trusted brands and authoritative data sources. This means credibility, expertise, and brand trust will matter more than ever for appearing in answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The takeaway:<\/strong> The future of LLM SEO will look less like a ranking game and more like a competition for trust, authority, and conversational relevance. Brands that start preparing now will be ready when AI-powered search becomes a mainstream discovery channel.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>LLM SEO is all about meeting your audience where they are: inside AI tools and conversational platforms. It\u2019s not about abandoning traditional SEO, but about making your content easy for AI to find, understand, and use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By focusing on clarity, trustworthiness, and structured content, you increase the chances your brand will be surfaced, cited, and remembered.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The brands that start optimizing for AI now will gain a visibility edge that others will struggle to catch up with, turning AI-powered search into a real growth opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to put LLM SEO into action?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/digixlmedia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DigiXL Media<\/a> is here to help. Learn how to spot which posts need attention, refresh them effectively, and keep your content driving traffic and engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to follow our socials to stay updated! <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/digixlmedia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">X<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/digixlmedia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">LinkedIn <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/digixlmedia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Facebook<\/a>.<br><br><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude aren\u2019t just tools for quick answers anymore, they\u2019ve become powerful gateways to information, drawing in billions of visits every month. 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