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My Guide to AI Search Ranking – by Ilias Sami

What I learned from my research

I found that if you want to rank better in AI searches, you need to know what users want and use clear data. My research shows that full, mobile-ready content with natural words helps you show up in AI results. I also saw that showing your knowledge through videos and social media helps you rank higher.

How I rank in AI Overviews and LLM searches

AI tools like Google’s new features and ChatGPT pick content that fits what users need and what AI systems can understand. Here’s what works for me:

Know what users want

I use tools like Google’s Keyword Planner to find what people search for. Then I make content that answers their questions. This makes my content more useful for AI systems.

Use clear data marks

I put schema marks like FAQPage or HowTo on my site. This helps AI understand what my content means. My pages show up more in rich results and AI Overviews this way.

I put schema marks like FAQPage or HowTo on my site. This helps AI understand what my content means. My pages show up more in rich results and AI Overviews this way.

Write full content

I give deep, detailed info that covers the whole topic. AI likes full answers, so my content gets used more in search results.

Make sites fast and phone-friendly

My sites work well on phones and load fast. Since more than 60% of people use phones for internet, AI search puts my fast sites higher.

Write like you talk

I write in a normal, talking style that matches how AI reads words. This helps LLM searches understand my content better, mostly for voice searches.

Show my knowledge

I show my skills through good content, proper sources, and secure sites. My research shows using good citations can make you more visible in AI search.

Add pictures and videos

I use images, videos, and charts to keep users on my site longer. This lowers bounce rates and makes my ranks higher in AI platforms.

Be active on social media

I talk with people on social media to build my name and bring traffic. A strong social account shows AI that people care about my content.

Make content for voice search

I answer common questions in a normal, spoken way. Voice search is growing fast, with reports saying 90 million US adults will use AI as their main search by 2027.

Use AI tools

I use AI tools like ChatGPT for making and fixing content. studies show 75% of marketers use AI to save time on boring tasks.

My deep look at AI search ranking

I spent lot of time looking at how to rank in AI searches. I found lots of tips, numbers, and facts to help my content rank better in March 2025.

How things changed

AI search tools like Google’s AI Overviews and things like Perplexity, ChatGPT, and Bing AI changed how people find stuff online. My recent study shows 34% of search pages have AI Overviews now (Feb 2025). These big overviews usually have about 5 links, which means more chances to be seen. This change needs new ways to rank, called Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), which is different from old SEO becuse it focus on how AI reads content.

My best tips with proof

These tips come from looking at many sources, like blogs, papers, and reports. Each tip has specific facts to back it up.

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Knowing what users want

AI search looks for content that matches what users need, not just keywords. I use tools like Google’s Keyword Planner and Ahrefs to find what people want.

My research shows more people use talking-style searches now, not just keywords. They talk to search like it’s a person.

Using clear data marks

I use schema marks like FAQPage, HowTo, Article and others to help AI sort my content. Here are the schema types I find most useful:

My data shows FAQ schema fits perfectly with AI’s question-answer style, makng click rates up to a shocking 42% higher for long-tail words.

Writing full content

AI likes deep content that explans things well. I use short paragraphs, bullet points, and lists to make reading easier.

My numbers say 35% of companies use AI to make SEO content plans, showing why full content matters for AI.

I also found updating old content is key, since AI likes fresh info.

Making sites fast and phone-ready

Since phones make up over 60% of internet traffic, my sites work well on mobile. Fast page speeds from smaller images and browser saving are what AI want for better user experience.

I use tools like SERanking to track site health and make sure my tech SEO matches what AI expects.

Writing like people talk

I write in a normal, talking tone that matches how LLMs read words, making my content more useful for AI searches. This helps with voice search too. I use AnswerThePublic to find talking-style questions.

My research tells me using clear, strong words makes me more reliable in AI results. Content with quotes and direct answers ranks better.

Showing my knowledge

Expertise, Authority, and Trust (EAT) are key, with 52% of SEO pros seeing better results from using AI for on-page SEO. I publish expert content, show author skills, and get links from trusted sites.

My studies prove citation works very well, especially for fact questions and law or government topics.

Adding pictures and videos

Videos, images, and charts keep people on my site longer, which AI notices. Good quality media helps my content show up across platforms.

Being active on social

Active social accounts show AI that peole like my content. Sharing user content and answering comments brings traffic and helps rankings.

My forecast shows AI search users growing fast, changing how people find websites.

Making content for voice

I make content for voice search with long, talking-style words and natural answers to common questions. This matters as voice devices grow, with plans for 90 million US adults to use AI as their main search by 2027.

Using AI tools

I use AI tools like ChatGPT, AirOps, and SEO platforms like Ahrefs and Clearscope to make content faster. My research says 75% of marketers use AI to save time, with 82% of big SEO teams planning to spend more on AI.

These tools make me work better, with AI tips like SERanking’s AI Results Tracker helping me watch AI overview results.

New things I found

One surprise was how different topics need differnt approaches. History content does better with strong words, while law and government searches work better with stats and citations. This means I need to change my plans based on each topic.

My key numbers

Here’s data that supports my tips:

One surprise was how different topics need differnt approaches. History content does better with strong words, while law and government searches work better with stats and citations. This means I need to change my plans based on each topic.

And here’s which schema types work best for AI:

My final thoughts

My research shows AI search ranking needs new approaches. Using clear data, natural worlds, and AI tools is now super important. The fact that 34% of search pages already have AI Overviews, plus topic-specific findings like citation value for facts, gives me a strong base to adapt my content for this AI world.

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