01What Does It Mean to Rank in Google AI Mode?
Rank in Google AI mode means getting your content featured in the AI-generated responses that appear at the top of Google search results. In this episode, Julian Goldie explains how AI mode works and how you can get your content recommended there.
Instead of showing a traditional list of links, AI mode provides a written answer with citations and links. The goal is to be one of the sources that Google recommends inside that answer.
Julian shows real examples where his content appears as the first recommendation in AI mode, just 24 hours after publishing. This shows how quickly AI mode can pick up and feature fresh content.
To succeed, you need to understand what AI mode favors. According to the episode, AI mode looks at social media channels like LinkedIn and Reddit, as well as websites and videos, to build its answers.
02Main Features of Google AI Mode You Should Know
Google AI mode is a new version of search that generates an AI-written answer at the top of the page. Instead of just a list of blue links, you see a response that pulls information from multiple sources.
- It recommends sources in the first line of the answer, making it very visible.
- It includes direct links to the recommended sources, like websites and LinkedIn posts.
- It pulls content from various channels: websites, videos, Reddit, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- It indexes and features content very quickly—within 22 hours in the episode's example.
- It also surfaces similar results in other AI search engines like Perplexity.
This means you can appear in AI mode and also in traditional Google search, giving you more visibility overall.
Julian notes that AI mode is still new, but it already shows clear opportunities for those who know how to target it.
03How to Set Up Your Strategy to Rank in AI Mode
To start ranking in Google AI mode, you need a simple but powerful strategy. Here are the steps Julian follows.
- Pick one keyword you want to rank for. For example, 'Hermes AI SEO' or 'Nobuo Kalem AI SEO'.
- Create high-quality content around that keyword. Make sure it shows your personal expertise.
- Publish that content on multiple websites and social media channels: your website, LinkedIn, Reddit, Facebook, and video platforms.
- Make each piece of content unique. Do not copy and paste the same text everywhere.
- Use AI tools like Cloud Code to automate the process, so you can scale your efforts.
- Index your content quickly using a tool like Omega Indexer.
- Track what you publish in a spreadsheet to stay organized.
Following these steps can help you dominate the first page for your chosen keyword.
04How to Use This Strategy: Real Examples from the Episode
Julian walks through actual examples of ranking in AI mode. He searched for a keyword related to a piece of content published just 24 hours earlier. In the first line of the AI response, Google recommended him as an 'SEO expert' with a link to his website.
He also saw that AI mode linked to multiple pieces of his content, including a LinkedIn post and a video. On the right side of the results, there were additional links to his sites.
In another example, for the keyword 'Nobuo Kalem AI SEO', his content appeared as the top two sources in AI mode. He also checked Perplexity and found similar results, with his content as the first link.
To replicate this, Julian recommends focusing on one keyword and creating content across all five channels. He shows a Reddit post that is a simple article with an embedded video and links to his funnel. The content is clean and useful.
He also mentions using Cloud Code to deploy content directly to his websites, using an SEO skill to ensure quality, and automating the indexing process with Omega Indexer.
05Results and Comparisons: How Fast AI Mode Works
The results shown in the episode are impressive. For a keyword searched in AI mode, content published just 24 hours ago appeared in the first line of the answer. In traditional Google search, the same content ranked on page one within 22 hours.
Julian also compared AI mode results with Perplexity, another AI search engine. The same content was recommended as the first link there too. This shows that the strategy works across multiple AI platforms.
The episode mentions that a ranking Reddit post received 34,000 weekly visitors directly from the platform. This traffic came on top of the visibility gained in AI mode and other search engines.
Julian notes that his overall traffic has grown significantly since he started this strategy. He shows several sites with increasing traffic, proving that the process works over and over again.
There is no direct comparison to a specific tool or service in the episode, but the case studies speak for themselves.
06Tips, Limits, and Mistakes to Avoid When Ranking in AI Mode
Ranking in AI mode is powerful, but you need to follow certain guidelines to avoid mistakes.
- Always quality control every piece of content. Make sure it reads the way you want it to, and that it demonstrates your personal expertise.
- Do not publish the same content on every channel. Each piece must be unique to avoid duplication issues.
- Ensure every article is well-designed and looks professional. Julian shows that his articles have a clean format and include relevant case studies.
- Remember that the process is simple but requires consistent effort. Do not expect overnight success without putting in the work.
- Use automation wisely. AI tools can help, but you still need to review the output to ensure it meets your standards.
One limit is that AI mode is new, so best practices may evolve. However, the core principle of creating high-quality content across multiple platforms should remain effective.
By following these tips, you can avoid common pitfalls and increase your chances of success.
07Who Should Use This Strategy and Why It Matters
This strategy is for anyone who wants to increase their online visibility and drive more traffic to their content. Whether you are an SEO professional, a business owner, or a content creator, ranking in AI mode can give you a significant edge.
It matters because search is changing. People are using AI-powered search engines like Google AI mode and Perplexity to get answers fast. If your content is not there, you are missing out on a growing audience.
Julian's method shows that with the right approach, you can rank quickly and get real traffic. The example of 34,000 weekly visitors from one Reddit post illustrates the potential.
Additionally, dominating the first page for your target keyword across multiple channels builds authority and trust with your audience.
If you want to learn more, Julian mentions the AI Profit Boardroom for additional training on AI SEO, and Goldie.agency for free one-to-one strategy sessions.
