Four Approaches to AI Search Visibility
There's no single right answer. The best choice depends on your resources, timeline, and needs.
GenieOptimize
$29–$199/mo
Automated schema optimization with citation tracking and competitive monitoring.
Strengths
- 5-minute setup, one line of code
- Automatic updates as AI evolves
- Citation tracking built in
- No technical expertise needed
Limitations
- No guarantee of AI citations
- Schema-focused (not full SEO)
- Newer product, less track record
Hire an SEO/AI Expert
$3,000–$10,000+/mo
Dedicated professional managing your entire AI search strategy.
Strengths
- Comprehensive, custom strategy
- Content creation included
- Handles SEO + AI optimization
- Human judgment and expertise
Limitations
- Expensive for small businesses
- Results take weeks to months
- Quality varies significantly
DIY (Manual)
Free (your time)
Learn structured data and implement AI-friendly schemas yourself.
Strengths
- No ongoing cost
- Full control over implementation
- Deep learning opportunity
Limitations
- Requires technical knowledge
- Time-intensive (40+ hours)
- Easy to get wrong
- No tracking or monitoring
Feature Comparison
A factual look at what each approach offers.
| GenieOptimize | SEO Expert | DIY | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup & Implementation | |||
| Setup time | 5 minutes | 2–4 weeks | 40+ hours |
| Technical skill required | None | None (they do it) | Intermediate+ |
| Automatic page detection | Yes | Depends | No |
| Optimization | |||
| Schema generation | Automatic | Manual | Manual |
| Auto-updates as AI changes | Yes | Extra cost | No |
| Content optimization | No | Yes | If skilled |
| Custom strategy | No | Yes | If skilled |
| Tracking & Analytics | |||
| Citation tracking | Built in | Varies | No |
| AI crawler monitoring | Real-time | Usually not | No |
| Competitive tracking | Yes (PRO+) | Varies | No |
| Cost | |||
| Monthly cost | $29–$199 | $3,000–$10,000+ | Free |
| Free trial | 14 days | Rarely | N/A |
Which Option Is Right for You?
Choose GenieOptimize if you...
- Want to start in minutes, not weeks
- Need citation tracking to prove ROI
- Don't have in-house technical expertise
- Want a predictable monthly cost under $200
- Run a SaaS, agency, or small business
- Want competitive presence monitoring
Consider an alternative if you...
- Need full content strategy (hire an expert)
- Have an enterprise budget ($10K+/mo)
- Want custom AI interaction strategies
- Are a developer comfortable with Schema.org (DIY)
- Need traditional SEO alongside AI optimization
- Have very niche requirements
A note on honesty: We built this page because we believe informed customers make the best customers. GenieOptimize automates schema optimization and tracks your AI visibility — but we can't guarantee that AI assistants will cite your content. AI models decide what to recommend based on many factors beyond structured data. We optimize what we can control and measure the rest.
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