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Free Platform Optimization Checker

See how your site performs on each AI search platform — Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. Get platform-specific scores and tailored optimization tips.

Free · No account needed · 3 checks per day

Why Platform Optimization Matters

Only 11% of domains appear in both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews. Each AI platform uses different algorithms, different crawlers, and different citation criteria. A one-size-fits-all approach leaves visibility on the table.

Our platform optimization checker evaluates your site against each platform's specific requirements and gives you actionable, prioritized fixes for each one.

What We Check Per Platform

Google AI Overviews

  • • SEO foundation (title, meta, canonical)
  • • Table & list structured content
  • • FAQ section presence

ChatGPT

  • • Self-contained passage quality
  • • Direct answer structure
  • • Statistical density

Perplexity

  • • Citation source clarity
  • • Content recency
  • • Authority signals

Claude

  • • Definition pattern usage
  • • E-E-A-T signals
  • • Author byline presence

Frequently Asked Questions

What is platform optimization for AI search?

Each AI search platform (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews) uses different criteria to select and cite content. Platform optimization means tailoring your content for each platform's preferences — from self-contained paragraphs for ChatGPT to definition patterns for Claude.

Why do different AI platforms need different optimization?

Research shows only 11% of domains are cited by both ChatGPT and Google AIO. Each platform uses different indexing, ranking, and citation logic. What works for one may not work for another — hence the need for per-platform optimization.

What does Google AI Overviews look for?

Google AIO favors content with strong traditional SEO signals, structured data (tables, lists), FAQ sections, and authoritative backlinks. It builds on Google's existing search index.

What does ChatGPT look for in content?

ChatGPT (via GPTBot) prefers self-contained passages of 134-167 words that directly answer questions. Content with statistics, data points, and clear answer-block structures gets cited more often.

How is Perplexity different from other AI search?

Perplexity prioritizes recency, source transparency, and authority. Content with clear citations, recent publication dates, and author credentials performs better on Perplexity.

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