Clear Cited

Overview

Clear Cited is a specialized AI search optimization (AEO/GEO) agency focused exclusively on DevOps, developer tools, and B2B SaaS companies. The service addresses a growing problem: as buyers increasingly turn to AI engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, and Grok for product research, brands that aren't cited in AI answers lose visibility and pipeline. Clear Cited positions itself as a full-stack solution that combines SEO foundation, content creation, and authority building, all measured by a proprietary metric called share-of-model. The company targets seed to Series A developer-tool SaaS companies, offering a productized service that sits between DIY dashboards and expensive enterprise agencies.

Key Features

Share-of-Model Measurement Clear Cited runs each buyer prompt 10+ times per engine and reports the median with a 95% confidence interval. This reproducible methodology avoids the noise of single screenshots and provides reliable data on how often a brand is recommended across all five major AI engines.

Full-Stack Optimization Unlike point tools that only measure or only create content, Clear Cited works across four tiers: SEO foundation (technical SEO, Core Web Vitals, backlinks), AI-answer optimization (entity clarity, schema, answer-first content), done-for-you content (comparison pages, blog articles, docs), and off-site authority (directory listings, G2, Reddit, digital PR).

Engine-Specific Fixes Because each AI engine produces different answers for the same query, Clear Cited optimizes per engine rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. The service identifies which sources each engine cites and adjusts tactics accordingly.

Done-for-You Content Publishing The team writes and publishes content across 30+ channels including LinkedIn, X, Reddit, YouTube, Dev.to, Hashnode, and more. Every asset is researched across YouTube, Reddit, Dev.to, Hashnode, Medium, Stack Exchange, and search to ensure it matches what performs in the client's niche.

AI Visibility Index Clear Cited maintains a public index showing share-of-model for categories like CI/CD platforms, databases, and vector databases. This index is refreshed periodically and provides benchmark data for clients to compare against competitors.

Free Teardown Prospective clients can get a free AI-visibility teardown that analyzes 5-8 prompts across 3 engines, showing the top-3 competitor gap, a quick SEO and AI snapshot, and 3 fast fixes. This low-friction entry point helps companies understand their current position before committing.

How It Works

The engagement follows a four-step journey. First, a free teardown or fit-finder (60 seconds, no signup) gives an initial assessment. Second, a paid audit diagnoses the current state: the Starter audit ($500) provides a scorecard and top-10 fixes; the Full audit ($2,000) adds a measured baseline with a 30/60/90 roadmap; the Comprehensive audit ($3,500) includes top-5 rewrites, schema specs, and an off-site plan. Third, a done-for-you retainer executes the strategy: Growth ($1,500/month) includes one content piece per month in a single category; Scale ($3,500/month) includes four content pieces plus community and PR; Authority ($6,500/month) includes six to eight content pieces, a social pack of 12 posts per month, managed off-site work, and backlinks. Fourth, add-ons like technical SEO, video packs, and directory listings are available à la carte from $400. Every asset is AI-accelerated but client-approved before publishing, and monthly re-measurement tracks progress.

Use Cases

DevOps Tool Launch A new CI/CD platform wants to be recommended by ChatGPT when developers ask "best CI/CD tool for Kubernetes." Clear Cited creates comparison pages, optimizes schema, and builds citations on G2 and Reddit. After three months, the platform appears in the top 5 of the AI Visibility Index for CI/CD.

B2B SaaS Competitor Displacement An established CRM provider sees a competitor dominating AI answers. Clear Cited runs a full audit, identifies that the competitor is cited primarily on G2 and Capterra, and builds a strategy to earn citations on those same sources plus niche communities. Share-of-model increases from 5% to 18% over six months.

US Company Expansion A US-based developer tools company wants to expand into new categories. Clear Cited handles the W-8BEN paperwork, bills in USD, and runs the engagement async. The company gains visibility in AI answers for "API management platforms" and "API gateways" within four months.

Content Marketing Overhaul A seed-stage SaaS startup has great product but no AI visibility. Clear Cited produces answer-first blog articles, comparison pages, and social content across 30+ channels. The startup's share-of-model goes from 0% to 12% in the "feature flags" category after five months.

Enterprise Sales Enablement A Series A company needs to prove AI visibility to enterprise buyers. Clear Cited provides a monthly report with confidence intervals showing share-of-model across all five engines. The data becomes a key part of sales decks, helping close deals with CIOs who use AI for vendor research.

Pricing & Value

Clear Cited's pricing is productized and transparent. Audits start at $500 for a starter scorecard, $2,000 for a full AEO+SEO audit, and $3,500 for a comprehensive audit with rewrites and off-site plan. Retainers range from $1,500/month (Growth) to $6,500/month (Authority). Add-ons start at $400. Compared to enterprise GEO agencies that charge $10,000/month or more, Clear Cited offers a middle ground for seed to Series A companies. The free teardown provides immediate value without commitment. However, the service may be expensive for very early-stage startups with limited budgets, and the full-stack approach requires a minimum three-month commitment to see meaningful results.

Final Verdict

Clear Cited fills a specific niche for DevOps and B2B SaaS companies that need AI search optimization but can't afford enterprise agencies or lack in-house expertise. The reproducible measurement methodology is a standout feature, providing reliable data rather than anecdotal screenshots. The full-stack approach covering SEO, content, and authority is comprehensive, and the engine-specific optimization acknowledges the reality that AI answers vary. Areas for improvement include a longer track record (the company appears relatively new) and the need for clients to be comfortable with a done-for-you model rather than a self-serve dashboard. Overall, Clear Cited is a strong choice for developer-tool and B2B SaaS companies that want to be the answer AI gives.

For more details, check out their pricing or see their methodology. You can also explore the AI Visibility Index to see how your category stacks up.