How to Get Your Website Found in AI Searches
And Why Reddit Might Be Your New SEO Secret Weapon
A modern SEO guide for staying visible in the age of ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI-driven discovery
We’ve officially entered a new era of search.
Forget ten blue links and sponsored ads—consumers are now turning to AI-powered tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google’s AI Overviews to get fast, conversational answers.
So here’s the big question:
How do you get your website found in these new AI searches?
At Team Kimes Design, we’ve been watching the shift closely. Here’s what we’ve learned—and what you can start doing today.
First, What Are LLM AI Searches?
LLM (Large Language Model) searches use tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity to generate answers to questions by summarizing data from across the web.
They don’t just look at keywords, they read your content and look for trusted sources that provide context, relevance, and real-world value.
Here’s What AI Is Actually Reading:
Blog posts
Reddit threads
Product reviews
Forum discussions
Company pages
Knowledge bases
News articles
Structured data (Schema markup)
If you want your business to show up in AI answers, you need to have content that feels human, trustworthy, and helpful—because that’s what LLMs are designed to prioritize.
Why Reddit and Blog Posts Matter More Than Ever
Let’s talk about Reddit first.
When ChatGPT or Perplexity is answering a question like “What’s the best CRM for small businesses?” or “How do I get more traffic to my local business website?”, guess what often pops up?
🟥 Reddit threads.
🟥 Blog posts with real case studies.
🟥 First-person experiences from trusted sources.
Reddit has become a treasure trove of authentic user experiences—exactly the kind of information LLMs love.
Blogs still matter too, but now they need to go beyond fluff. They must answer real questions, show expertise, and feel like they were written by a real person solving a real problem.
5 Things You Can Do to Optimize for AI Search
1. Write Blog Content That Answers Real Questions
Use your blog to answer the exact questions your audience is asking in Google or ChatGPT. Use tools like AnswerThePublic, Reddit, and even ChatGPT itself to find those questions.
✅ Pro Tip: Turn FAQs into blog posts or social content. One question = one blog.
2. Get Mentioned on Reddit (Organically)
No, don’t spam. Instead, find relevant subreddits in your industry. Join conversations. Offer value. Link to your blog or tool when it genuinely helps.
Example: If you’re a chiropractor, offer back pain advice in r/Chiropractic and share a resource link only when helpful.
3. Add Schema Markup to Your Site
Schema helps LLMs understand what your site is about. Think of it as metadata for robots. At Team Kimes Design, we build this in for our SEO clients.
Use schema for FAQs, products, reviews, and articles.
4. Get Backlinks from Forums and Blogs
If others reference your content in their answers (on Reddit, Quora, Medium, etc.), you’re more likely to be included in AI results.
Outreach and guest posting still work—especially in niche communities.
5. Keep Your Content Human and Helpful
AI models are trained to spot robotic, keyword-stuffed content. If it doesn’t help people, it won’t rank—especially in AI responses.
Need Help Getting Found by AI?
You don’t need to guess your way through this.
At Team Kimes Design, we offer:
AI-optimized blog content
Local SEO + structured data
Reddit strategy and outreach
Social post repurposing
SEO audits for AI visibility
The future of search is changing fast.
We can help you stay ahead—so when someone asks ChatGPT or Perplexity a question, your brand is part of the answer.
📞 Let’s talk: (951) 349-4950
🌐 www.team-kimes.com
