Why AI Visibility Tracking Matters for SMEs
AI visibility tracking is the new SEO frontier. Search Engines Result Pages (SERPs) now show AI-generated answers. Your brand needs to appear in those replies. Big tools like AccuRanker handle this well. But they can be pricey and complex for small teams.
So what’s the alternative?
Our AI Visibility Tracking for Small Businesses project is open source, affordable and built for non-tech users. It helps you:
- Monitor prompt mentions
- Spot competitor comparisons
- Analyse the tone and context
Plus, you can link it with Maggie’s AutoBlog to auto-generate blog posts that target the prompts you track. No coding. No fuss.
The Five Prompt Categories
Before mapping strategies, know the main prompt types. Each taps into a different user intent.
- Informational prompts
– “How does an airfryer work?” - Comparative prompts
– “Compare manual vs automatic espresso machines” - Instructional prompts
– “How to clean an espresso machine” - Brand/product-related prompts
– “Can you use AirTags with Android phones?” - Evaluative prompts
– “Is MacBook Air powerful enough for video editing?”
Tracking a mix gives you a 360° view of how LLMs describe, compare and recommend your brand.
1. Leverage Your Existing SEO Keywords
What you track in Google can guide what you track in AI.
– Take your top keywords.
– Turn them into natural-language prompts.
– Use long-tail variants as direct prompts.
AccuRanker offers this feature too. But their interface can overwhelm. Our open-source tool shows you prompts side by side with your SEO metrics. No hidden fees. Just clear insights.
2. Scan AI Overview Triggers
SERPs sometimes show AI Overviews. These give clues about prompts that work.
– Note which keywords spark AI answers.
– Test those questions directly in ChatGPT, Claude or Bard.
– Track the prompt version that surfaces your brand best.
With our tool, you get notifications when AI Overviews change. AccuRanker does this, but you need a paid plan. We offer similar alerts with full transparency.
3. Dive into “People Also Ask” Boxes
“People Also Ask” is prompt gold.
– Search a target keyword in Google.
– Scrape the related questions.
– Use them verbatim in LLMs.
AccuRanker highlights PAA data in reports. Our solution lets you export those prompts in two clicks and queue them for ongoing tracking. You’ll never miss a hot question.
4. Ask the LLM Directly
LLMs can suggest the prompts you haven’t thought of.
– Prompt: “What questions do people ask about [topic]?”
– Prompt: “Give me 10 research prompts for [keyword].”
– Collate the suggestions.
AccuLLM has this built in. But their suggestions lock you to their dashboard. Our open-source pipeline pulls suggestions and logs them alongside your existing prompts. Free, flexible, community-driven.
5. Scrutinise Q&A Forums
Reddit, Quora and niche boards are full of prompt-style questions.
– Identify recurring themes.
– Note the phrasing.
– Add high-value threads to your prompt list.
Unlike some paid tools, our platform lets you plug in any URL. Extract prompts, cluster by intent, then feed them into your tracking routine.
6. Map Your Core Business Areas
Your hero products and services deserve special prompts.
– List your main offerings: products, services, use cases.
– Brainstorm 3–5 likely prompts per area.
– Test each in multiple LLMs.
“Maggie’s AutoBlog” can then spin out SEO- and GEO-targeted blog posts for each prompt. You get a prompt-driven content strategy without lifting a finger.
7. Use AI Prompt Suggestion Tools
Some tools auto-suggest prompts tailored to your brand.
– AccuLLM does this for enterprise users.
– Our community-led platform offers a similar feature.
– You get prompt ideas based on your product descriptions and site copy.
No more blank pages. Just a list of tested prompts ready for tracking.
AccuRanker vs AI Visibility Tracking for Small Businesses
Both platforms aim to boost your AI visibility. Here’s how they compare:
| Feature | AccuRanker | Our Open-Source Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $$$ | Free – Low cost |
| Onboarding | Technical | Walk-through for non-tech users |
| Customisation | Limited to plan tier | Full code access, community-driven |
| Alert System | Email, dashboard | Real-time alerts + Slack integration |
| Content Generation | None | “Maggie’s AutoBlog” integration |
AccuRanker is solid. They pioneered AI-based SERP tracking. But for SMEs, complexity and cost can be barriers. Our tool is transparent, affordable and built to grow with you.
Getting Started with AI Visibility Tracking
Ready to lift the lid on your AI presence?
- Sign up on geo.vote
- Import your keyword list
- Sync your website and social profiles
- Generate your prompt list
- Watch your brand appear in AI answers
Within minutes, you’ll see real-time data on how LLMs mention you. Then you can tweak your website or feed new angles into Maggie’s AutoBlog for automated content.
Conclusion
You don’t need a big budget to track AI prompts.
With seven simple strategies and a lightweight, open-source tool, you can take charge of your AI visibility tracking. Spot the prompts that matter. Optimise your messaging. Stand out in a sea of AI-generated replies.
Time to get visible.