How Integrate.io Doubled AI Search Visibility on ChatGPT to 57% in 1.5 Months
Integrate.io transformed from underrepresented in AI search to becoming the #1 cited domain (above Wikipedia) across all sources for 100+ relevant user queries in just 1.5 months.
Key Results
Doubled AI Search visibility on ChatGPT to 57% in 1.5 months
Domain cited as #1 (above Wikipedia) across all sources for 100+ relevant user queries
From 26% to 57% visibility (2x+) in the ETL and data transformation space
#1 cited domain for highly relevant user queries
"XLR8 has been fantastic to work with, and the results speak for themselves. Their LLM SEO expertise pairs perfectly with their platform, and their white-glove service really resonates with us because it mirrors how we work with our own clients. Would highly recommend for any company looking for a hands-on team with deep knowledge in LLM SEO." — Donal Tobin, CEO of Integrate.io
About Integrate.io
Integrate.io is a low-code data pipeline platform built for operations and analytics teams. With a strong customer base that includes Philips, Samsung, and Caterpillar, the company simplifies ETL, data replication, and Reverse ETL for data-savvy teams at mid-market and Enterprise companies. Known for its "White Glove Experience" and fixed-fee, unlimited usage pricing, Integrate.io wanted to elevate its presence in the fast-emerging space of AI-powered search.
Monitor: Identifying the Visibility Gaps
When Integrate.io approached XLR8 AI, they were focused on improving their visibility across 30 core keyword themes related to data transformation, ETL tools, and integration automation. Early analysis using XLR8's proprietary AI Search monitoring stack revealed that Integrate.io was underrepresented across large-language-model (LLM) results compared to its SEO rankings, including ChatGPT and Perplexity.
Our team segmented these 30+ keywords into four thematic experiments:
Experiment 1: Salesforce & Integration Automation
Experiment 2: ETL Tools & Data Transformation
Experiment 3: Data Pipelines & Warehouse Engineering
Experiment 4: Competitor Alternatives & Pricing Comparisons
Early diagnostics indicated that Experiment 2 had the highest potential for fast, measurable improvement. Integrate.io already had partial visibility for several high-volume queries, making it an ideal candidate for deeper optimization.
Diagnose: Cracking the Citation Code
XLR8 AI doesn't stop at tracking visibility - we reverse engineer how LLMs determine which sources to cite. For Integrate.io, our team conducted hands-on source diagnostics, mapping how AI engines selected third-party listicles, product roundups, and technical blogs. Each citation source was decoded for its structural and content-based appeal to LLMs.
We discovered that:
LLMs favored well-structured comparison content over traditional SEO landing pages
Wikipedia citations were consistently prioritized when available
Content from niche tech blogs often carried outsized weight in citations
Using adversarial ML techniques, we identified the exact schema and phrasing patterns preferred by these engines and tailored content accordingly.
Optimize: Precision Edits, Big Gains
Armed with these insights, XLR8 AI launched a dual-track implementation:
External Source Optimization: We helped identify citations for Integrate.io on high-authority third-party pages, guiding content strategy to ensure once a page is scraped, integrate.io is returned in the LLM's output (not any of the other 20 companies listed).
On-Site Overhaul: XLR8 partnered closely with Integrate.io's content team to retrofit over 50 SEO articles. We provided detailed guidelines on metadata, content structure, and schema markup optimized specifically for AI visibility. And then, we optimized the content for LLMs using our adversarial ML driven content optimization engine.
This hands-on collaboration, powered by our AI-driven diagnostic engine and human-in-the-loop implementation support, led to a breakthrough in just two months.
The Results
From 26% to 57% (2x+) Visibility on ChatGPT
Up from 26%, more than doubling Integrate.io's AI visibility in the ETL and data transformation space.
#1 Cited Domain Across 100+ Sources
Integrate.io became the top-cited domain for 100+ highly relevant user queries.
Domain Cited Above Wikipedia
For all tracked relevant queries, Integrate.io's domain was cited above Wikipedia - a rare and powerful position.
Source Citation Details:
www.integrate.io - cited across multiple user queries
productivityorg.org
etltools.com
www.theseattledatasguy.com
thevaluta.com
Conclusion
Integrate.io's success highlights what makes XLR8 AI different. While most platforms offer visibility analytics, XLR8 combines data with hands-on implementation. By decoding how LLMs choose citations and executing against those insights, we helped Integrate.io achieve unmatched visibility gains in record time.
AI Search is the future of brand discovery. Integrate.io now owns that future - at the top of the results.
