AK Catalyst is an AI-first SEO agency engineering seo for llms engagements for ambitious operators. Brands wanting to be cited and recommended inside ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude, and other LLMs. We combine technical SEO, content engineering, authority building, and conversion design into a single compounding growth system — built for both Google and the new generation of AI search like ChatGPT and Perplexity.
SEO for LLMs is its own discipline. The search intent profile is different, the competitive set is different, and the ranking signals that actually move the needle are different. Users asking LLMs for recommendations, comparisons, and how-tos — a fast-growing share of search. That means the playbook that works for a generic business website fails when applied to llms (chatgpt, perplexity, gemini) — and we've seen dozens of operators waste 12–18 months on agencies who didn't understand the niche.
At AK Catalyst we've built a specialised practice around llms (chatgpt, perplexity, gemini). We run weekly research sprints across ai search ranking factors, maintain a proprietary content library tuned to llms (chatgpt, perplexity, gemini) buyer language, and obsess over the technical, on-page, and off-page signals that compound in this category. The result is an SEO engagement that doesn't just deliver traffic vanity metrics — it delivers qualified inbound that closes.
We're an AI-first agency. That means every research cycle, every content brief, every keyword cluster, and every competitor teardown leverages large language models, embeddings, and custom workflows on top of best-in-class tools (Ahrefs, Semrush, Screaming Frog, BrightEdge, Helium 10, eRank — whichever apply). The speed and depth this unlocks is impossible for traditional agencies to match — and you feel it in your reporting from month one.
Traditional SEO doesn't directly translate to LLM citation — different signals matter.
LLM training data is opaque; live retrieval (Perplexity, ChatGPT browse) follows its own ranking logic.
Most brands don't even monitor whether LLMs mention them, let alone optimize for it.
Every llms (chatgpt, perplexity, gemini) engagement follows the same five-pillar system, tuned to your specific competitive landscape, audience, and revenue model. Below is what a typical engagement looks like — every pillar runs in parallel from month one, with weekly sprints, monthly reviews, and quarterly strategy resets.
LLM visibility audits — testing your brand across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini on 50+ queries.
In llms (chatgpt, perplexity, gemini) specifically, this pillar matters because buyer research, ranking signals, and conversion behavior all behave differently from generic SEO. We invest in this pillar with senior strategists — not interns — and report on it weekly so you always know what's moving and why.
Structured data and clear, citation-friendly content (TL;DRs, FAQs, comparison tables).
In llms (chatgpt, perplexity, gemini) specifically, this pillar matters because buyer research, ranking signals, and conversion behavior all behave differently from generic SEO. We invest in this pillar with senior strategists — not interns — and report on it weekly so you always know what's moving and why.
Authority backlinks from sources LLMs trust (Wikipedia, major publications, gov/edu).
In llms (chatgpt, perplexity, gemini) specifically, this pillar matters because buyer research, ranking signals, and conversion behavior all behave differently from generic SEO. We invest in this pillar with senior strategists — not interns — and report on it weekly so you always know what's moving and why.
Brand entity optimization — schema, Knowledge Graph, and consistent web presence.
In llms (chatgpt, perplexity, gemini) specifically, this pillar matters because buyer research, ranking signals, and conversion behavior all behave differently from generic SEO. We invest in this pillar with senior strategists — not interns — and report on it weekly so you always know what's moving and why.
Reddit, Quora, and forum presence — LLMs heavily index user-generated content.
In llms (chatgpt, perplexity, gemini) specifically, this pillar matters because buyer research, ranking signals, and conversion behavior all behave differently from generic SEO. We invest in this pillar with senior strategists — not interns — and report on it weekly so you always know what's moving and why.
"ChatGPT now recommends us in our category. That's the single biggest unlock of 2026."
"Perplexity citations 4x in three months. Real traffic, real revenue."
"They're ahead of every other agency on AI search. Period."
Yes — through structured content, authority links, citation-friendly formats, and entity optimization. It's measurable.
Custom prompt testing across LLMs with structured tracking — citation rate, sentiment, and competitive share of voice.
Overlapping but distinct. Traditional SEO is necessary; LLM SEO adds entity, citation, and UGC layers.
Live-retrieval LLMs (Perplexity, ChatGPT browse) update within days. Training-data-only LLMs take quarters.
Get a free LLMs (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini) SEO audit on WhatsApp. We'll show you exactly what's broken, what's working, and what would move the needle in the next 90 days. No obligation, no sales pitch — just signal.