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The Evolution of Search Metrics

The old way of measuring search success - keyword rankings, click-through rates (CTR), and organic traffic - is incomplete in a world where AI-generated answers often eliminate the need to click on a link. GrowthOS focuses on a new set of AI Visibility Metrics that directly measure your influence and authority within this new landscape.
Traditional metrics like keyword rankings and organic traffic become less meaningful when users get their answers directly from AI responses without visiting websites.

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Core AI Visibility Metrics

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1. Visibility Score

Your AI Search North Star

A composite metric that provides a single, easy-to-understand number benchmarking your overall presence across multiple AI models.
What it measures:
  • Overall presence across AI platforms (Google AI Overviews, Gemini, ChatGPT, Perplexity)
  • Frequency of brand mentions in AI responses
  • Quality and context of those mentions
  • Competitive positioning within your industry
How it’s calculated: The Visibility Score combines multiple data points weighted by platform importance and user engagement patterns: 
const visibilityScore = (
  (citationFrequency * 0.3) +
  (responsePosition * 0.25) +
  (sentimentScore * 0.2) +
  (competitiveShare * 0.15) +
  (platformCoverage * 0.1)
) * 100;
Benchmark ranges:
  • 90-100: Market leader with dominant AI presence
  • 70-89: Strong AI visibility with competitive advantage
  • 50-69: Moderate presence with growth opportunities
  • 30-49: Emerging visibility requiring strategic focus
  • 0-29: Limited AI presence needing immediate attention

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2. Citation Frequency Rate (CFR)

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cfr
percentage
required
Measures the percentage of relevant industry queries where your brand is explicitly cited or mentioned in an AI’s response.
Calculation method: 
CFR = (Number of queries citing your brand / Total relevant queries tested) × 100
Industry benchmarks:
  • Established brands: Target 15-30% citation rate
  • Market leaders: Achieve 30-45% citation rate
  • Emerging brands: Start with 5-15% citation rate
Optimization strategies:
  • Create comprehensive, authoritative content on core topics
  • Establish thought leadership through original research
  • Build entity relationships through strategic content linking
  • Implement structured data markup (Schema.org)
  • Optimize for featured snippet formats
  • Ensure content is easily parseable by AI systems
  • Include specific statistics and data points
  • Provide unique insights and perspectives
  • Maintain factual accuracy and credibility

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3. Competitive Share of Voice (CSOV)

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csov
percentage
required
Calculates your brand’s mentions relative to your competitors, giving you a clear percentage of the AI conversation you own.
How it works: If your brand is mentioned 35% of the time compared to all your competitors’ mentions combined, that’s your CSOV. Strategic targets:
  • Market leaders: Maintain 35-45% CSOV
  • Challengers: Aim for 20-35% CSOV
  • Emerging players: Build toward 10-20% CSOV
CSOV is particularly valuable for identifying market opportunities where competitors are weak and your brand can establish dominance.
Competitive analysis dashboard:
  • Market Overview
  • Topic Breakdown
Market Share Example
{
  "market_analysis": {
    "your_brand": {
      "mentions": 147,
      "csov_percentage": 35.2,
      "trend": "+12.3% vs last month"
    },
    "competitor_a": {
      "mentions": 98,
      "csov_percentage": 23.4,
      "trend": "-2.1% vs last month"
    },
    "competitor_b": {
      "mentions": 89,
      "csov_percentage": 21.3,
      "trend": "+5.7% vs last month"
    }
  }
}

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4. Response Position Index (RPI)

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rpi
score
required
Tracks where your brand appears within an AI-generated answer, with higher points for top-of-response placement.
Scoring methodology: Not all mentions are created equal. The RPI scores your mentions based on their position within AI responses:
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position_scores
object
Scoring system for mention positioning within AI responses.
Optimization for higher RPI:
1

Lead with Authority

Structure content to immediately establish your brand’s expertise and credibility on the topic.
AI systems prioritize authoritative sources when constructing the beginning of responses.
2

Answer the Core Question

Directly address the most common user queries in your content’s opening sections.
Content that immediately answers user intent is more likely to be cited early in AI responses.
3

Provide Unique Value

Offer insights, data, or perspectives that competitors don’t provide.
Unique value propositions help AI systems distinguish your content as the primary source.

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5. Sentiment Analysis Score

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sentiment
object
required
Analyzes the sentiment behind AI mentions of your brand - positive, neutral, or negative.
Sentiment categories:
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positive
percentage
Mentions that portray your brand favorably, highlighting strengths, achievements, or positive attributes.
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neutral
percentage
Factual mentions without emotional context, typically in informational or comparative contexts.
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negative
percentage
Mentions that highlight problems, criticisms, or unfavorable comparisons.
Sentiment impact on visibility:
  • Positive sentiment: Increases likelihood of future citations and higher positioning
  • Neutral sentiment: Maintains baseline visibility without enhancement
  • Negative sentiment: Can reduce citation frequency and lower response positioning
Negative sentiment in AI responses can significantly impact brand perception, as users often trust AI-generated content as objective and authoritative.

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Advanced Metrics

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Platform Coverage Index

Multi-Platform Presence

Measures your brand’s visibility across different AI platforms and their relative importance.
Platform weighting:
  • Google AI Overviews: 35% (highest search volume)
  • ChatGPT: 25% (conversational dominance)
  • Perplexity: 15% (research-focused queries)
  • Gemini: 15% (Google ecosystem integration)
  • Claude: 10% (professional and technical queries)

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Entity Relationship Strength

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entity_strength
score
required
Measures how strongly AI systems associate your brand with relevant industry entities and concepts.
Key relationship categories:
  • Product associations: How strongly your brand is linked to specific products or services
  • Industry leadership: Association with industry trends and thought leadership
  • Geographic relevance: Local and regional authority connections
  • Expertise domains: Subject matter expertise recognition

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Tracking and Optimization

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Real-Time Monitoring

GrowthOS provides real-time tracking of all AI visibility metrics, allowing you to see the immediate impact of optimization efforts.
Monitoring capabilities:
  • Live metric updates across all platforms
  • Competitive benchmarking alerts
  • Trend analysis and forecasting
  • Automated optimization recommendations

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Historical Analysis

  • Trend Tracking
  • Competitive Intelligence
  • Campaign Impact
Monitor metric performance over time to identify patterns and optimization opportunities.

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Getting Started with Metrics

1

Baseline Assessment

GrowthOS establishes your current AI visibility baseline across all metrics within 48-72 hours of setup.
Initial assessment includes competitive benchmarking and opportunity identification.
2

Goal Setting

Work with your customer success manager to establish realistic targets for each metric based on your industry and competitive landscape.
Goals should be ambitious but achievable, with clear timelines for measurement.
3

Optimization Implementation

Begin implementing GrowthOS recommendations to improve your metrics systematically.
Focus on one or two metrics initially to avoid diluting optimization efforts.
4

Continuous Monitoring

Track progress through the GrowthOS dashboard and adjust strategies based on performance data.
Regular review cycles help maintain momentum and identify new opportunities.

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