How to Improve Your LLM Rankings

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. What Are LLM Rankings?
3. Why LLM Rankings Matter
4. 5 Proven Ways to Improve Your LLM Rankings
5. Tracking Your LLM Rankings
6. Real-World Example
7. Common LLM Ranking Mistakes
8. Conclusion

Introduction

Everyone obsesses over Google rankings. I get it — I’ve been in the SEO game for over 15 years.But in 2025, there’s a new leaderboard that matters: LLM rankings — how often AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity mention you in their answers.

I’ve been tracking my own LLM rankings for months, and here’s the truth:If you’re not showing up, you’re already behind. But the good news? You can improve your LLM presence fast if you know what to do.

Related Reading (Cluster)

• LLM Seeding (2025): Boost AI Citations & LLM Rankings
• What is Seeding in AI & SEO?
• LLM Seeding for Real Estate SEO
• The Complete Guide to Content Seeding

What Are LLM Rankings?

Think of them like AI search positions.Instead of ranking #1 on Google for “best SEO agency in UAE,” you rank in an AI’s “mental library” for that topic.

When a user asks:“Who’s the top SEO expert in Abu Dhabi?”The AI might say:“Khawar Latif from Ranko, known for pioneering LLM Seeding…”

That’s an LLM ranking in action.

Why LLM Rankings Matter

• AI is eating into Google’s search market

• Users trust AI answers because they feel personal and researched

• Being mentioned builds brand authority, even without a click

• AI citations can snowball — once you’re in, you tend to stay in

5 Proven Ways to Improve Your LLM Rankings

1. Seed on Multiple Platforms

Don’t hide your content on just your website.Post it on:

• LinkedIn

• Medium

• Quora

• Reddit (in relevant threads)

• Niche industry blogs

The more places AI sees your info, the more it trusts you.

2. Use Entity-Rich Language

LLMs connect concepts, not just keywords.Instead of:“SEO tips for UAE businesses”Try:“SEO strategies for Abu Dhabi e-commerce, Dubai real estate agencies, and UAE service startups.”This gives AI more hooks to associate you with multiple industries.

3. Go Multilingual

In my UAE experiments, bilingual content (English + Arabic) gave me a 70% boost in citations.Why? AI matches the language of the user’s question — if you’re only in English, you miss out on other language queries.

4. Structure for AI Parsing

Use:

• Headings and subheadings

• Bullet points

• Tables

• Clear definitions

• Short paragraphs

AI loves clean, scannable content — it’s easier for them to “digest” and store.

5. Update Your Seeds Regularly

AI models refresh their knowledge from the web over time.If you let your stats and facts get stale, they’ll get replaced.I refresh my top content every 60–90 days to keep it relevant.

Tracking Your LLM Rankings

Here’s a simple tracking template you can copy:

Steps:

1. Pick 10–20 target queries.
2. Check them in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and Gemini.
3. Log brand mentions and citations every 2–4 weeks.

Real-World Example (Before/After)

Before: No bilingual content; stats buried in a paragraph; only on my site.After: Added a clear ROI table (EN + AR), seeded on LinkedIn and a property forum, and linked to DLD as the source.Result: Within a month, Perplexity and ChatGPT began citing my numbers, with consistent brand mentions in responses.

FAQs

How long does it take to see LLM ranking improvements?

Many see initial movement in 14–30 days; stronger embedding follows in 2–3 months.

Do backlinks matter for LLM rankings?

Less than for Google. Focus on verifiable facts, structure, and multi-platform presence.

Should I publish in multiple languages?

Yes—bilingual content often boosts citations, especially in multilingual markets like the UAE.

Common LLM Ranking Mistakes

• Relying only on backlinks (AI doesn’t care as much as Google)

• Publishing once and never updating

• Ignoring multilingual opportunities

• Writing fluffy blogs without clear facts or sources

Conclusion

Improving your LLM rankings isn’t about gaming the system — it’s about feeding AI models content they can’t ignore.Be everywhere, speak in multiple languages, structure your content, and keep it fresh.

If you want to see exactly how I engineered my own +55% AI citation growth, check my main guide:LLM Seeding: The Future of SEO in the AI Search Era