How is AI SEO different from traditional SEO?

Traditional SEO targets the 10 blue links on Google Search. AI SEO targets the answer itself, the paragraph in Google AI Overview, the citation in ChatGPT and Perplexity, the entity Gemini and Claude reference. AI SEO requires semantic SEO, entity SEO, Knowledge Graph alignment, structured data (JSON-LD), and llms.txt, none of which were standard in traditional SEO.

Can an SEO agency help me appear in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI Overview?

Yes. CB/I Digital's AI Search Optimization is purpose-built for citation in Google AI Overview, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude. We use our proprietary tool Conative.ai for AI search intelligence, combined with semantic content, schema deployment, and llms.txt, making your brand a citable source across LLM-driven search.

How do you measure AI search visibility?

We track AI search visibility through three layers: Google Search Console with the AI Overview filter for impressions and clicks, Ahrefs Brand Radar for mention frequency across LLM responses, and manual prompt testing across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude on a recurring cadence.

How long does SEO take to show results?

For commercial queries with low-to-medium difficulty, expect first-page movement within 60-90 days of on-page and schema deployment. For competitive head terms it takes longer, while AI citation can appear faster once your entity and schema foundation is in place.

SEO Company in NYC for the AI Search Era

Semantic SEO, AI discovery, and zero-click search are rewriting the rules. Is your brand ready?

We've helped enterprise banks (First Citizens Bank, Rainbow Shops, Beam Suntory) and luxury DTC brands (LVMH/Fresh, Naked Cashmere, Hammitt, Melinda Maria) scale from 25K to 30M monthly organic visitors across 2M+ pages. Now we're helping them lead in the next frontier: getting cited in Google AI Overview, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude.

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CB/I Digital - A performance marketing company was honored as one of America's Fastest-Growing Private Company in the Inc. 5000 list.

CB/I Digital wins the US Agency Awards 2025 Winner

CB/I Digital named Finalist at the Search Engine Land Awards 2025

CB/I digital in the finalist of the Search Engine Land - Best overall SEO initiative – Enterprise

The Search Engine Land Awards selected CB/I Digital - A digital marketing company into the Top 4 for the The Highest Honor in Search award.

CB/I Digital wins the US Search Awards 2024

CB/I digital is shortlisted by the US Search Awards for Best Use of Search in Finance.

CB/I Digital received a Bronze Award in Financial Products & Services for our leading digital marketing services for First Citizens.Bank.

CB/I received a Gold Vega for Marketing Effectiveness in work with Hammitt. Find more about our digital marketing services via cbidigital.com

Our AI-First SEO Trategy

Why Leading Brands Choose CB/I

AI-First Search Strategy
We help brands show up in AI Overviews, featured snippets, and LLM results, not just blue links.

Integrated by Design
We connect SEO, paid media, CRO, content, and brand to drive 25k to 4M visitors in 12 months.

Enterprise SEO That Scales
We manage platforms with up to 30M monthly organic visitors for clients like First Citizens Bank (FCB) and Beam Suntory.

Revenue-Focused SEO
Our work connects to pipeline, sales, and ROI, not just traffic charts.

Technical Fearlessness
Our proven search engine strategy in New York handles complex migrations, international SEO, and 10B+ product variants across 1,000 categories.

Proprietary Technology
A fully agentic AI workflow (proven on our First Citizens Bank engagement) and Conative.ai, our AI-powered content and search intelligence platform, give clients a technology edge no competitor can match. Recognized by Inc 5000, US Search Awards 2024, and US Agency Awards 2025.

CB/I Digital SEO methodology — semantic search and AI discovery

Case Studies — Enterprise SEO + AI Search

First Citizens Bank SEO case study — CB/I Digital AI Overview recapture

First Citizens Bank — recaptured #1 organic ranking AND secured citation inside Google AI Overview for "free checking account" (22,200 monthly volume). Featured snippets for private banking and AI-cited authority for trust-critical financial queries.

Rainbow plus-size apparel SEO case study

Recovered and strengthened top-3 rankings for highly competitive “plus size” keyword clusters. Keywords like “cheap plus size jeans” and “plus size leather shorts” now drive significant organic revenue.

Fresh by LVMH international SEO relaunch case study

Successfully executed a multi-country SEO relaunch across the U.S., UK, France, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and Hong Kong. Unified content and technical strategy to support global ecommerce growth.

Bokksu Japanese snack box SEO case study

Secured the #1 ranking for “Japanese snack box” (22K+ monthly volume) and grew blog traffic by 40%, while capturing featured snippets for key terms.

Tripled SEO traffic with an integrated strategy across platforms, scaling e-commerce from 400K to 1.2M visits, the content hub from 25K to 4M, and driving a 46% YoY revenue lift.

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"It has been wonderful working with CBI over the past several months, as the team have been helpful in identifying areas of opportunity and coming up with strategies to improve our website's SEO. CBI team is extremely communicative and easy to collaborate with!"

CHANDRA OH

Creative Director - Annmarie Skincare

"CB/I helped Fresh kick off a successful international SEO relaunch in 7 countries in U.S., Europe and Asia - at the same time, start to finish. They are smart, responsive, technically savvy, and easy to work with. I would highly recommend CB/I to any company!"

IAKOVOS HATZIDIMITRIOU

Associate Manager of Global E-commerce - FRESH.COM

"We’ve been delighted and impressed with CBI team about SEO expertise and your culture. As we become exposed to your responsiveness, professionalism, and knowledge, we have been blown away by the level of quality you all bring to the table. We are definitely fans and would gladly serve as advocates for CB/I!"

JASON TARTER

Digital Channels Manager - First Citizens Bank

"CB/I Digital have been executing SEO and paid advertising campaigns for Union Savings Bank, and we are delighted with the results. CB/I team has deep digital expertise, is action-oriented, and very dedicated to deliver great work. We look forward to continuing our digital success with them."

MELISSA R. MACCAULL

VP/Director of Marketing - Union Savings Bank

"Previously Melinda Maria had a basic digital strategy on a six-month decline. CB/I was able to turn the campaigns around within 60 days, enabled us to double our sales. Our ROAS went up to 4:1, and every channel is more profitable. CB/I Digital is a true partner, and they're the reason we're growing like we are."

BRYAN DEMARANVILLE

CEO - Melinda Maria

Frequently Asked Questions

The best SEO companies combine technical SEO expertise, content authority for commercial keywords, and the entity-and-schema infrastructure required for AI search citation. CB/I Digital has done all three for 19 years from 85 Broad Street in NYC, serving regulated enterprises (First Citizens Bank, Silicon Valley Bank) and luxury DTC (LVMH/Fresh, Naked Cashmere) clients.

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