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Bijan Bina

Bijan Bina

Founder, Typescape

AI-first operator. Cursor native. I build content systems that make AI recommend you—and share the exact workflows as I ship them.

Articles by Bijan Bina

42 articles

How to Appear in AI Overviews - paths converging toward citation-worthiness

How to Appear in AI Overviews (Without Guessing)

A 6-step implementation guide for appearing in Google AI Overviews. Covers the shift from ranking optimization to citation-worthiness, debunks 7 common misconceptions, and provides a systematic methodology backed by research.

Feb 112 min read
Visual representation of GEO ranking factors showing the shift from traditional SEO metrics to AI citation signals

GEO Ranking Factors: What Actually Gets You Cited by AI

Discover the five proven GEO ranking factors that predict AI citations. Learn how semantic completeness, answer structure, and citation density impact AI visibility.

Feb 18 min read
AI search results showing competitors but not your brand - highlighting the visibility gap

Competitors Show Up in AI but Not Me: 10 Reasons (and Fixes)

Your competitors appear when someone asks ChatGPT about your industry. You don't. Here's why—and how to fix each gap.

Feb 111 min read
ChatGPT interface showing brand recommendations based on consensus trust signals from authoritative sources

How ChatGPT Chooses Brands to Recommend

ChatGPT doesn't see your ad spend or backlinks. Learn how AI synthesizes brand trust from credible sources and what it takes to get recommended.

Feb 19 min read
Dashboard showing AI visibility metrics and KPI tracking charts

AI Visibility KPIs: A Starter Set for Marketing Teams

Five essential KPIs to measure your brand's presence in AI-generated answers—from mention rates to citation quality and AI referral traffic.

Feb 17 min read
Visualization of an agentic research workflow with verification surfaces - prism metaphor showing transformation from chaotic chat to verified artifacts

An Agentic Research Workflow That Doesn't Hallucinate

The difference between 60% and 85% AI research quality isn't the model—it's whether your workflow has verification surfaces that catch errors before they compound.

Feb 16 min read
Schema markup transforming unstructured HTML into machine-readable facts

Schema for AI Search: What's Worth Implementing in 2026

Schema makes you parseable, not recommendable. Learn which schema types actually matter for AI visibility and how to implement them correctly.

Jan 298 min read
Content brief template with GEO optimization checklist showing citation planning and answer structure mapping

GEO Content Brief Template: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Citation-Worthy Content

Learn how to create GEO content briefs that systematically produce content AI models like ChatGPT and Perplexity actually cite. Includes downloadable template.

Jan 2911 min read
AI Overviews Optimization Checklist - 6-step guide to getting cited by Google AI

AI Overviews Optimization Checklist: A Technical Guide to Getting Cited

A 6-step checklist for optimizing your content to appear in Google AI Overviews. Covers content structure, citation signals, schema markup, freshness, technical foundation, and brand authority.

Jan 2910 min read
Visual metaphor of AI filtering and selecting sources through a two-stage process

Why AI Cites Some Sources (and Ignores Others)

Learn how AI systems decide which sources to cite through a two-stage filter: eligibility and preference. Discover the six factors that drive AI citations and why traditional SEO rankings don't guarantee visibility.

Jan 268 min read
Abstract representation of two AI tools being compared

Semrush AI vs Ahrefs AI Features: What's Real vs Marketing

Hands-on comparison of Semrush and Ahrefs AI features for SEO. We break down AI visibility tracking, content tools, and pricing to help you choose the right tool.

Jan 258 min read
Diagram showing the difference between training data and retrieval in LLMs

LLM Indexing Myths: What People Get Wrong About 'Training Data'

LLMs don't index content like search engines. Learn the real difference between training data and retrieval - and what actually matters for AI visibility.

Jan 2510 min read
What is AI Visibility - Multiple paths converging to a central beacon with AI chat bubbles and citation symbols in the Scapeon world

What is AI Visibility? (And Why It Matters in 2026)

AI visibility is how often your brand appears in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI answers. Learn why 80% of AI citations come from outside Google's top 100, and how to get cited.

Jan 2414 min read
Medieval scribe's desk with converging paths leading to a beacon, representing content optimized for AI citation

What is AEO? (Answer Engine Optimization)

AEO is the practice of structuring content so AI systems cite you as the source. Learn what answer engine optimization means and why it matters for AI visibility.

Jan 247 min read
Trust Signals for AI: A Practical Catalog - Six categories of signals that make AI trust your content

Trust Signals for AI: A Practical Catalog

A complete catalog of trust signals that AI systems use to decide what to cite. Covers author credentials, source citations, editorial policies, freshness indicators, affiliations, and technical markup with implementation checklists.

Jan 2416 min read
Medieval manuscript illustration showing four interconnected realms converging on a central tower

The Omnipresence Framework: Why AI Cites What It Finds Everywhere

The four surfaces that determine whether AI recommends you—or your competitors. A strategic framework for building AI visibility through multi-channel presence.

Jan 2410 min read
Citable statements visualization showing text transformation from dense paragraphs to structured quotable formats

How to Write Citable Statements (So AI Can Quote You)

Learn the 6 micro-patterns that transform ordinary sentences into quotable statements AI systems can extract and cite. Includes templates and before/after examples.

Jan 2413 min read
Medieval twin pillars representing GEO and SEO as complementary approaches supporting a shared archway

GEO vs SEO: What's the Difference and Why It Matters in 2026

GEO optimizes for AI citations. SEO optimizes for search rankings. Learn the differences, why both matter, and which to prioritize based on where you are.

Jan 2411 min read
Abstract visualization of ChatGPT citation mechanics showing when AI links to sources

ChatGPT Citations Explained: When It Links, When It Doesn't

Understand when ChatGPT includes citations and links in responses, when it doesn't, and what content creators can do to increase their chances of being cited.

Jan 2418 min read
Healthcare AI visibility - modern medical facility with AI interfaces

Healthcare AI Visibility: Why Patients Can't Find You in ChatGPT (And How to Fix It)

40 million Americans ask ChatGPT healthcare questions daily. Learn why healthcare traffic is disappearing into AI summaries and how to build AI visibility for your organization.

Jan 2313 min read
GEO Audit Checklist - Comprehensive 30-point review for AI citation readiness

GEO Audit Checklist: 30 Things to Check Before You Publish

A systematic 30-point GEO audit checklist covering structure, extractability, proof density, technical accessibility, authority signals, and distribution readiness for AI citation.

Jan 2313 min read
Brand invisibility diagnostic - finding why your brand doesn't appear in AI answers

My Brand Isn't Showing Up in AI Answers: Here's a Diagnostic Checklist

A systematic diagnostic checklist to identify why your brand isn't appearing in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI Overviews—plus actionable fixes for each issue.

Jan 2315 min read
AI-readable writing style visualization showing structured content blocks transforming into AI citations

AI-Readable Writing Style: Formatting Patterns That Get Quoted

Learn the specific formatting patterns—headings, definitions, bullet constraints, and evidence blocks—that make your content more likely to be cited by AI systems.

Jan 2314 min read
AI citations vs mentions visualization showing linked citations and unlinked brand mentions

AI Citations vs Mentions: What Actually Matters?

Learn the difference between AI citations and mentions, which metric matters more for your brand visibility, and how to track both across ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews.

Jan 2314 min read
Medieval landscape showing converging paths that mysteriously end before reaching their destination, with floating ember lights symbolizing zero-click searches

Why Zero-Click Searches Happen (And What to Do When Clicks Disappear)

Zero-click searches happen when SERPs answer queries directly. Learn why CTR collapses while rankings stay stable, and how to measure and engineer visibility when clicks disappear.

Jan 414 min read
Medieval hilltop scene showing travelers stopping at glowing signposts along converging paths, reading answers without reaching the central town - representing zero-click search where users get answers before clicking through

What Is Zero-Click Search? (And What to Measure When Clicks Disappear)

Zero-click search happens when users get answers directly on the SERP. Learn what it means in 2026, why clicks drop while rankings stay stable, and what to measure instead.

Jan 413 min read
Medieval scribe's observatory with seven glowing scrolls and signal fires representing AI platforms in the distance

SEO Prompt for ChatGPT: 7 Templates That Produce Citations (Not Fluff)

Stop prompting for content and start prompting for visibility. Get 7 ChatGPT SEO prompt templates that track citations, generate citable blocks, and turn AI visibility into weekly tickets.

Jan 416 min read
Medieval illustration of two scribes at identical desks, one surrounded by scrolls and references, one with only a blank page

Why Your AI Workflows Get 60% and Ours Get 85%

Same model, same task, 25-point approval gap. The difference isn't prompt engineering. It's what your AI agent can access.

Jan 47 min read
Medieval landscape showing converging paths leading to a central beacon, representing AI visibility across ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews

ChatGPT SEO: The Complete Guide to Getting Mentioned (and Tracking the Queries)

Learn how to get cited in ChatGPT with a complete system: track visibility, engineer citable pages, build corroboration, and run a weekly loop.

Jan 414 min read
Medieval manuscript illustration of an interconnected system of scrolls, paths, and a central tower

The Five-Pattern Operating System for AI-Augmented Agencies

How one operator with AI can outperform entire content teams. The five interlocking patterns behind Typescape's multi-client delivery system.

Jan 410 min read
Medieval scriptorium workspace with glowing prompt scroll, signal fires representing AI platforms, and frosted glass overlay showing article title

50 ChatGPT SEO Prompts That Actually Work (Because They Produce a Backlog)

A ChatGPT SEO prompt library that creates a backlog, not just text. Rerunnable prompts for tracking AI visibility, forcing citations, and shipping fixes.

Jan 426 min read
Medieval hillside with converging paths leading to a beacon tower, representing the journey to AI visibility through answer engine optimization

How to Do AEO (Answer Engine Optimization): A Step-by-Step Playbook to Get Cited

A practical 30-day AEO playbook: define your scoreboard, build extractable pages, engineer off-site corroboration, and run the measurement loop.

Jan 315 min read
Medieval scholar's comparison table showing methodology-driven evaluation of AI search optimization tools in illuminated manuscript style

How to Compare AI Search Optimization Tools (Prompts, Drift, and Time-to-Fix)

Compare AI visibility tools by methodology and outcomes, not features. A rubric for prompt libraries, drift handling, and time-to-fix workflows.

Jan 317 min read
Medieval crossroads showing two paths: AEO's direct route to a tower and GEO's branching network of citation trails

AEO vs GEO: The Differences Explained (and What to Do First)

AEO and GEO optimize different surfaces. Learn the real differences, what to measure when referrers disappear, and which one to start with.

Jan 312 min read
Medieval merchant crossroads with converging paths leading to an elevated platform with a glowing balance scale, symbolizing the evaluation of GEO agencies

Generative engine optimization companies: who to hire (and what to demand before you sign)

A buyer's rubric for evaluating GEO agencies: what to measure, what deliverables to demand, and how to run a low-risk pilot before committing.

Dec 2918 min read
Medieval scholar at a crossroads examining certification scrolls under twilight sky, representing the decision between formal education and self-directed GEO learning

GEO Certification: Is It Worth It? A Decision Rubric for Marketers

A GEO certification is only worth it if it produces measurable visibility wins. Here's a rubric to evaluate any program, plus a 30-day operating system if you skip it.

Dec 2914 min read
Medieval cartographer's study with converging paths and AI engine measurement tools on illuminated manuscript

Best AI Visibility Products for GEO: The Buyer's Rubric + Tool Shortlist (2026)

Cut through AI visibility tool confusion. Get a 9-question buyer's rubric, a shortlist of products worth evaluating, and a 30-day operating cadence.

Dec 2916 min read
GEO Services Guide - Scapeon manuscript-style scene with a frosted glass title panel

GEO Services Guide: What to Expect from a Generative Engine Optimization Agency

What GEO services include, a 30/60/90-day rollout plan, how to measure AI citations, and how to choose a GEO agency without paying for activity.

Dec 1613 min read
GEO tools compared - Scapeon tool bazaar scene with scribes comparing scrying mirrors and scrolls, with title glass panel

GEO tool buyer's guide: how to evaluate AI visibility tracking

Not another listicle. Learn how GEO tools actually measure AI visibility, what to look for before buying, and the weekly workflow that turns tracking into citations.

Dec 1315 min read
What is GEO - Converging paths with AI chat bubbles flowing to a golden beacon in the Scapeon world

What is GEO? (Generative Engine Optimization)

GEO (generative engine optimization) helps your content get cited in AI answers like Google AI Overviews and ChatGPT. Definition, examples, and a 30-day starter plan.

Dec 1215 min read
How to Do GEO - Twilight journey road with milestone waystations leading to a glowing beacon

How to Do GEO: Step-by-Step Guide

A practical GEO workflow: build deep answer pages, add proof, distribute off-site, then measure citation share with a repeatable 90-day cadence.

Dec 1215 min read
The Definitive Guide to GEO - Oracle temple in Scapeon world with pilgrims bringing scrolls to a glowing AI oracle

The Definitive Guide to GEO: Generative Engine Optimization

Learn what Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is, why Princeton research proves it works, and how to boost AI visibility by 30-40%. Complete guide with tactics, tools, and measurement.

Dec 433 min read