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AI SEARCH / 13 October 2026

SEO and AI search: what actually matters?

A practical explanation of AI search visibility, why traditional SEO remains important and how to avoid expensive shortcuts.

THE DETAILS

Good questions.
Clear answers.

Does AI search mean SEO is dead?

No. Search engines still rely on crawlable, trustworthy content and ranking systems, and SEO remains a foundation for visibility.

Should I create a special llms.txt file for AI search?

There is no general Google Search advantage to adding an llms.txt file. Focus on a crawlable, useful website and follow each platform’s published technical guidance.

Can an agency guarantee an AI citation?

No. AI systems change and their outputs cannot be guaranteed by external agencies. A credible programme should be honest about measurement limits.