Cited by ChatGPT in 60 Days
Helio Health Co. · Telehealth · USA
Helio Health Co., a telemedicine startup, achieved unprecedented AI search visibility in just 60 days. With a strategic GEO + AI Search Optimization campaign, the startup captured 87 AI citations per month, became the #1 cited brand in ChatGPT for their primary keyword, and experienced a staggering +612% increase in AI-driven traffic.
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Measurable Outcomes
- 87 AI citations/month across major AI search engines
- #1 cited brand in ChatGPT results
- +612% AI traffic growth month-over-month
Client Background
Helio Health Co., operating in the telemedicine sector, was competing against well-funded healthcare incumbents. Prior to the campaign, the startup had almost zero visibility inside AI search platforms including ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. Weak authority signals and lack of structured entity SEO meant competitors dominated AI-driven search results.
Challenges Faced
- Zero presence in AI answer engines
- Weak medical and brand authority signals
- No structured content for AI retrieval
- Minimal third-party mentions and trust indicators
- Competitors captured most AI citations
Challenges
The startup faced multiple obstacles that limited AI visibility:
- No E-E-A-T optimization for medical authority
- Weak author and entity signals
- Absence of citation-worthy content assets
- Generic healthcare content with poor semantic depth
- No AI search optimization strategy in place
- Low third-party trust and referral signals
- Poor content structuring for AI retrieval
GEO + AI Search Strategy Implemented
AI Search Visibility Audit
We performed a comprehensive audit across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews to identify current visibility gaps and ranking opportunities.
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) Framework
Implemented a strategic GEO framework to enhance AI visibility, focusing on entity recognition, semantic clustering, and AI retrieval optimization.
E-E-A-T Signal Enhancement
Strengthened author credibility, medical expertise, and trustworthiness metrics for all content assets, highlighting certifications, experience, and published work.
Medical Author Profile Optimization
Profiles for doctors and healthcare experts were enhanced with verified credentials, citations, and authority indicators to increase trust signals.
Citation-Friendly Content Asset Creation
Created content optimized for AI retrieval, ensuring structured and factual data that AI engines could cite effectively.
AI Retrieval Optimization Techniques
Optimized FAQ and conversational query answers, structured content hierarchies, and entity linking for improved AI search indexing.
Structured Entity SEO
Implemented structured data, schema markup, and entity-based SEO to enhance knowledge graph visibility and AI engine recognition.
Third-Party Mention Campaign
Generated authoritative citations and backlinks from trusted healthcare and technology publications to reinforce brand authority.
Healthcare Topical Authority Expansion
Expanded content breadth across medical topics relevant to telemedicine to improve semantic coverage and AI relevance.
Conversational Query Optimization
Content was restructured to address natural language queries, including voice and AI search intent for FAQ and chatbot outputs.
Internal Knowledge Hub Development
Built a centralized knowledge hub to consolidate AI-friendly content, FAQs, and structured medical data.
Brand Mention Amplification
Amplified Helio Health Co.’s brand across AI platforms and authoritative domains, ensuring visibility in AI answers.
AI Answer Monitoring Strategy
Tracked AI citations, monitored AI search visibility, and refined content for continuous improvement.
Technical SEO + Schema Enhancements
Improved technical infrastructure, implemented schema markup, and ensured all content was AI-ready for optimal retrieval.
Healthcare Trust Signal Deployment
Highlighted HIPAA compliance, patient privacy, and medical quality signals across content to reinforce authority.
Metrics
- AI Citations: 87/month across AI engines
- AI Traffic Growth: +612% month-over-month
- Branded Searches: Increased significantly
- Referral Traffic from AI: Improved
- Authority Signals: Strengthened
- Conversion Rates from AI-driven discovery: Increased
Results Breakdown
- 87 AI citations per month
- #1 cited brand in ChatGPT for primary keywords
- +612% AI-driven traffic growth
- Improved visibility in Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews
- Higher referral traffic from AI platforms
- Expanded healthcare topical authority
- Increased inbound leads and conversions
- Strengthened brand trust and engagement metrics
Tools & Platforms Used
Partnering with this GEO and AI search optimization agency has been transformational. Within just 60 days, Helio Health Co. became the #1 cited brand in ChatGPT, our AI traffic skyrocketed, and our medical authority was recognized across all major AI engines. Their team communicated clearly and delivered measurable results that exceeded our expectations.
Conclusion
Helio Health Co.’s success demonstrates the power of AI search optimization and GEO strategies for healthcare startups. With structured entity SEO, citation-friendly assets, and E-E-A-T enhancements, brands can dominate AI-generated answers and increase visibility across multiple AI search platforms.
Schedule a GEO + AI Search Consultation today to amplify your AI visibility, strengthen authority, and capture more qualified leads.