Rank Your Business on ChatGPT and AI Search Results (TOOL)

The Complete Guide to Ranking on ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI Search Results Using 12 High-Authority Channels. Get the tool shown in this video here https://www.automationlinks.com/blog/how-to-use-chatgpt-ads-to-put-your-business-at-the-top-stepbystep-guide-for-2026. More and more people are using ChatGPT and AI search for businesses. That changes everything. In this video, I'm going to show you exactly how we're using 12 channels to actually rank on AI searches. I'm Brad Smith. I've been doing marketing for 10 years, worked with over 2,500 brands. I'll share my screen and break it down so you can learn and implement it on your own. Here's the key insight: If somebody goes to ChatGPT and searches for something, they trust the answer 22% more than they would a Google search. Why? Because there's no ads there yet. There aren't blogs posted everywhere yet. Right now is the hidden opportunity for businesses to get ranked and show up in AI search results. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Why AI Search Changes Everything for Businesses 0:30 - The 22% Trust Factor: ChatGPT vs Google Search 1:00 - The 12 Channels That Rank on AI Search Results 1:30 - How to Create High-Converting Content for AI Platforms 2:00 - Why Authentic Content Beats AI-Generated Content 2:30 - The YouTube Video Strategy for AI Rankings 3:00 - How to Optimize Blog Posts for AI Search Results 3:30 - The FAQ AI Summary Secret That Works 4:00 - Reddit and Google My Business Optimization 4:30 - Building Authority Across All Networks 5:00 - The Podcast Secret for AI SEO Rankings 5:30 - Linking Strategy for Maximum Authority 6:00 - Getting Your Custom AI Content Bot THE 12 CHANNELS THAT RANK ON AI SEARCH: 1. YouTube Videos and Shorts - AI trusts video content more than anything because it's real and authentic 2. Your Website Blog - Add FAQ AI summaries at the top to answer common ChatGPT questions 3. Medium Articles - High authority article platform that AI references frequently 4. Reddit Posts - Answer questions and provide value in relevant communities 5. Quora Answers - Similar to Reddit, great for answering industry questions 6. Pinterest - For images and visual content that supports your expertise 7. Podcasts - Super high authority platform ranking on AI SEO (use Spotify Creator) 8. Substack - Newsletter platform with high domain authority 9. Google My Business - Local authority signals that AI pays attention to 10. Facebook Posts - Social media presence that builds overall authority 11. Twitter/X Posts - Trusted backlink authority source 12. LinkedIn Articles - Professional content that establishes expertise STEP-BY-STEP IMPLEMENTATION: Step 1: Create Authentic Content AI knows if you create AI-generated content versus real, authentic content. You need to speak with your wisdom, education, and value - whether through audio or video. Record yourself on your phone if you're not comfortable with video. Step 2: Use the Transcription Method Take your YouTube video transcription or audio file and use it to create content for all 12 channels. This ensures authenticity and maintains your voice across all platforms. Step 3: Optimize for AI Search Add FAQ AI summaries to your blog posts. Answer common questions people search for on ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google. This is exactly what AI platforms pull from when generating responses. Step 4: Build Cross-Platform Authority Always include your author name and company name with links back to trusted sources (like your X profile and website). This builds authority signals across all networks. Step 5: Focus on High-Impact Channels First Start with your blog, YouTube, Reddit, and Google My Business. These provide the strongest foundation for AI search rankings. THE SECRET WEAPON: PODCASTS Even if you don't have a full show and aren't making YouTube videos, you can create audio content on your phone. Talk while on the treadmill, enhance your voice, and publish to Spotify Creator. Podcasts are a super high authority platform that ranks exceptionally well on AI SEO. COMMON QUESTIONS ANSWERED: Q: Do I need to create content for all 12 channels at once? No, start with your blog, YouTube, Reddit, and Google My Business. These provide the strongest foundation. You can expand to other channels as you build momentum and systems. Q: How does AI detect authentic vs AI-generated content? AI platforms can identify artificially generated content and rank it lower. That's why speaking your own words through video or audio, then using transcriptions, creates the most authentic and trusted content. Q: What's the most important factor for ranking on AI search results? Authentic, helpful content that directly answers questions people ask on ChatGPT and other AI platforms. Combined with authority signals across multiple high-trust channels, this creates the strongest ranking foundation.