AI Search Intelligence & Optimization

Your competitors get recommended by AI. You don't.

ASTONTO uses the PRISM™ methodology to make B2B SaaS companies the top recommendation across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok, and DeepSeek.

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50 Markets Analyzed
6 AI Platforms
2,500+ Brand Mentions
300+ Queries Tested
The Problem

AI is the new
buying committee.

When your buyer asks ChatGPT "What's the best software for [your category]?" — a decision is made in seconds. If you're not in the answer, you never had a chance.

1

Buyer queries AI

"What's the best CRM for real estate agents?" — This is how your buyers discover software now.

2

AI recommends 3–5 tools

Each platform generates a shortlist based on different signals. Your competitor appears. You don't.

3

You lose the deal silently

No click. No visit. No chance to compete. The buyer demos the recommended tool and never knew you existed.

ChatGPT — Web Browsing
User: What's the best CRM for real estate agents?

ChatGPT:
Here are the top real estate CRMs:

1. Follow Up Boss — Best for lead management
2. Wise Agent — Best for solo agents
3. LionDesk — Best for automation
⚠ Your CRM wasn't mentioned.
Neither were 21 others in this market.
This happens hundreds of times per month.
Original Research

50 markets. 6 platforms.
The data doesn't lie.

We tested 300+ queries across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok, and DeepSeek. We found where the biggest opportunities — and blind spots — are hiding.

Huge Opportunity

Real Estate CRM

Only 2 brands dominate AI results. 21 others are completely invisible. Massive gap for new entrants.

Wide Open

Retail Stockout Prevention

Zero brands achieve full visibility across all 6 platforms. The entire market is unclaimed.

Opportunity

Freelancer Time Tracking

Only 3 brands dominate (Toggl, Clockify, Harvest). Dozens of alternatives never get recommended.

Opportunity

Legal Tech

110+ brands in the category, but only 3 are visible across AI platforms. Huge untapped potential.

Saturated

Remote Collaboration

10 brands have perfect visibility — Slack, Teams, Zoom, Asana, Notion. Nearly impossible to break in.

Saturated

Email Marketing

8 brands dominate completely. Mailchimp, HubSpot, ConvertKit own every AI recommendation.

🤖
ChatGPT
🧠
Claude
✦
Gemini
🔍
Perplexity
⚡
Grok
🌊
DeepSeek
Our Methodology

The PRISM™ Framework

Platform-Relative Intelligence & Strategic Mapping. A five-phase, continuous-loop methodology that treats each AI platform as an independent battlefield.

Unlike "audit → optimize → report" models, PRISM™ is a continuous intelligence loop that compounds every cycle.
P
Profile
Map the battlefield
Build a complete competitive intelligence map of your category across all 6 AI platforms. Know exactly where you stand — and where you don't.
R
Reverse
Decode the why
Understand the specific reasons each AI platform recommends your competitors over you. Different platforms, different logic, different opportunities.
I
Intervene
Execute the plays
Targeted optimization sprints built from the intelligence gathered. Platform-specific plays designed to move your visibility where it matters most.
S
Signal
Amplify authority
Amplify the signals that AI platforms use to build trust and authority around your brand. Coordinated across all 6 platforms simultaneously.
M
Monitor
Track & iterate
Continuous intelligence that detects changes before your competitors notice. The data compounds — every cycle makes the next one more powerful.

PRISM™ cycles repeat every 30 days with compounding data. Each cycle deepens the intelligence. Month 1 data is valuable. Month 6 data shows trends. Month 12 data predicts movements.

Proprietary Scoring

The AVI™ Score

The ASTONTO Visibility Index measures your brand's AI presence across four proprietary dimensions on every platform. Not just "mentioned or not" — a complete diagnostic that tells you exactly where to focus.

Platform-Weighted Composite

Your composite AVI™ score is weighted by each platform's relevance to your specific buyer audience. One number that captures your total AI visibility position.

Competitive Benchmarking

Your score is meaningless in isolation. We score your top competitors using the same methodology, revealing exactly where you're winning and losing across every platform.

Monthly Trend Tracking

Every PRISM™ cycle produces a new AVI™ snapshot. Over time, this builds a longitudinal dataset that shows the direct impact of optimization efforts.

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Composite AVI™
Presence
Are you mentioned?
Position
Where do you appear?
Sentiment
How are you described?
Context
Recommended or just listed?
Client Journey

From invisible to
first recommendation.

A structured engagement built on intelligence, not guesswork. Every phase is designed to compound your competitive advantage.

01
Week 1 — Intelligence & Profiling

We map your battlefield.

We run the full PRISM™ Profile phase — testing your category across 6 AI platforms, scoring you and your competitors with AVI™, and building a complete competitive intelligence map.

AVI™ Scorecard Competitor Shadow Profiles 6-Platform Matrix Opportunity Mapping
02
Week 2 — Reverse Engineering

We decode why AI recommends your competitors.

Each AI platform has different logic for choosing which brands to recommend. We reverse-engineer those patterns platform by platform — giving you a strategic map that no competitor has access to.

Platform-Specific Analysis Recommendation Logic Competitive Vulnerabilities Opportunity Mapping
03
Weeks 3–4 — Intervention Sprints

We execute platform-specific optimization.

Based on what we've learned, we run focused optimization sprints designed for measurable visibility movement. Every action is tied to a specific platform and a specific outcome.

Platform-Specific Sprints Measurable Targets Multi-Vector Optimization AVI™ Score Movement
04
Ongoing — Monitor & Compound

Continuous intelligence that makes you irreplaceable.

Monthly PRISM™ cycles with continuous monitoring and strategic re-optimization. The intelligence compounds — month 6 data shows trends, month 12 data predicts movements. Cancelling means going blind.

Monthly PRISM™ Cycles Competitive Intelligence Continuous Optimization Quarterly Deep Reviews
Investment

Typical engagement levels.

Every engagement is custom-built through our Discovery process. These tiers represent typical starting points — your actual scope and investment are co-created based on your specific needs and priorities.

Starter
Establish your AI baseline. DIY with expert guidance.
from $ 497 /mo
Scope defined in Discovery · 3-month minimum
Up to 50 queries across 3 platforms
3 competitor shadow profiles
AVI™ scoring (Presence dimension)
Monthly visibility report
Foundation layer optimization guide
Monthly strategy call (30 min)
Quarterly PRISM™ cycles
Book Discovery Call
Growth
Full PRISM™ cycles. Done-with-you optimization sprints.
from $ 997 /mo
Scope defined in Discovery · 3-month minimum
100+ queries across all 6 platforms
5 competitor shadow profiles
Full AVI™ scoring (all 4 dimensions)
Full PRISM™ Reverse analysis
Done-with-you bi-weekly sprints
4–6 content briefs/month
Bi-weekly strategy calls (45 min)
Monthly PRISM™ cycles + quarterly deep review
Book Discovery Call
Scale
Full-service AISO management. We own your AI visibility.
from $ 1,997 /mo
Scope defined in Discovery · 3-month minimum
150+ queries across all 6 platforms
Unlimited competitor tracking
Full AVI™ + historical trend analysis
Complete PRISM™ Reverse + deep intelligence
Done-for-you weekly sprints (full scope)
8–12 content briefs/month
Weekly strategy calls + real-time alerts
Priority Slack support + co-branded reports
Book Discovery Call

Typical PRISM™ Scope by Engagement Level

PRISM™ Phase Starter (from $497) Growth (from $997) Scale (from $1,997)
P — Profile 3 platforms, core queries All 6 platforms, full scope All 6 platforms, maximum depth
R — Reverse Summary insights Full analysis Complete deep intelligence
I — Intervene DIY with expert guides Done-with-you sprints Done-for-you execution
S — Signal Baseline audit Active signal building Full signal management
M — Monitor Monthly report Bi-weekly + alerts Weekly + real-time alerts
PRISM™ Cycle Quarterly Monthly Monthly + ad-hoc

Prices shown are starting points for reference. Every engagement scope is co-created during our Discovery session based on your priorities, market complexity, and internal resources. No fixed packages — you design your own roadmap.

Start with a free Discovery Conversation

We'll test your brand across AI platforms, show you where competitors are winning, and explore whether ASTONTO is the right fit. No pitch — just intelligence.

Free, no credit card Results in 48 hours Full AVI™ scorecard included
FAQ

Common questions

AISO (AI Search Optimization) optimizes your brand's visibility within AI assistants — ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok, and DeepSeek. Unlike SEO, which focuses on Google's link-based algorithm, AISO focuses on how AI models perceive your brand through training data, citation authority, structured content, and community mentions. AI doesn't rank pages — it recommends products. That's a fundamentally different optimization challenge, which is why we built the PRISM™ methodology specifically for it.
Most AISO agencies treat AI search as a monolithic entity — the same approach across all platforms. PRISM™ treats each AI platform as an independent battlefield with distinct rules. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity all have different training data, retrieval mechanisms, and citation patterns. We build platform-specific intelligence maps and optimize for each one individually. The methodology runs as a continuous loop that compounds data over time — not a one-off audit. We also use AVI™, our proprietary scoring system that goes far beyond simple "mentioned or not" tracking.
Most clients see measurable AVI™ score improvements within 4–8 weeks. Quick wins come from foundational optimizations that are part of the early PRISM™ Intervene sprints. Deeper brand positioning compounds over 3–6 months. Platforms like Perplexity pull live web data so changes reflect quickly, while ChatGPT and Claude updates happen on a longer cycle. Our monthly PRISM™ reports track progress across every platform so you see exactly what's moving.
We specialize in B2B SaaS companies with 1–50 employees — bootstrapped startups, micro-SaaS, and scaling software companies. If your buyers research software using AI tools, you need AISO. We're especially effective in less consolidated markets where only 2–3 brands currently dominate AI recommendations. Our research identified that niche queries outperform generic by 25–40%, meaning smaller, focused products have a real advantage if optimized correctly.
The free audit tests 20+ queries about your product category across the major AI platforms. You'll receive an AVI™ scorecard showing your visibility across Presence, Position, Sentiment, and Context dimensions, competitive benchmarking against your top rivals, platform-by-platform gap analysis, and prioritized opportunity recommendations. It's a real intelligence brief built from our 50-market research methodology — not a sales pitch. The audit is yours whether or not you become a client.
AVI™ (ASTONTO Visibility Index) is our proprietary scoring system that measures AI visibility across four dimensions: Presence, Position, Sentiment, and Context. Each dimension captures a different aspect of how AI platforms treat your brand — from whether you're mentioned at all, to how you're framed and whether you're actively recommended. The composite AVI™ score aggregates across all 6 platforms with custom weighting based on your buyer audience. This gives you a precise, defensible metric to track progress — not just "we improved your mentions."