Link Building in Chicago
Link Building Agency in Chicago
AY Rank is a specialist link building agency helping businesses in Chicago, United States get cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and AI Overviews.
55+
Average DA of links
15-30
Links per month
0.72
Citation correlation
55+
Average DA of links
Domain Authority of acquired backlinks
15-30
Links per month
High-quality links acquired monthly
0.72
Citation correlation
Correlation between backlinks and AI citations
We optimize your Chicago business for
Perplexity
Gemini
How Link Building Works in Chicago
AI Visibility Audit
We analyze how ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini currently perceive your Chicago business vs competitors.
Entity Optimization
Build your business entity profile so AI models recognize you as the authority in your category in Chicago.
Citation Engineering
Create structured, extractable content that AI models prefer to cite: definitions, FAQ sections, data points.
Authority Building
Earn mentions on trusted United States and European publications that AI models weight in their citation decisions.
Why Chicago Businesses Need Link Building
Chicago is home to 2,664,452 people and a thriving business ecosystem. As AI search becomes the primary discovery channel, link building is essential for Chicago businesses.
Link Building for Finance in Chicago
Financial services, fintech, and banking institutions optimizing for AI-powered financial advice search.
Link Building for Healthcare in Chicago
Healthcare providers and medical practices building trust and visibility in AI health search.
Link Building for Legal in Chicago
Law firms and legal services improving their presence in AI-powered legal search and recommendations.
Link Building for E-commerce in Chicago
Online retailers and DTC brands seeking AI-powered product discovery and recommendation visibility.
AY Rank vs Other Link Building Agencies in Chicago
| Feature | AY Rank | Typical Agency |
|---|---|---|
| AI Search Optimization (GEO) | ||
| ChatGPT & Perplexity Visibility | ||
| Local Chicago SEO | ||
| Technical SEO Audit | ||
| Structured Data / Schema | ||
| Entity Optimization for LLMs |
Free Lead Magnet · 42 pages
Get The GEO Playbook for Chicago
The exact framework we use to get Chicago businesses cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity & Gemini. Free 42-page PDF.
- The 7 content traits that earn AI citations
- Exact schema markup that gets recommended
- Real teardown of 12 sites ranked in ChatGPT
- Copy-paste prompts to audit your own site
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FAQ, Link Building in Chicago
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See Where Your Business Stands in AI Search. Then Move.
Drop your details and we'll review your business, look at where AI engines surface (or skip) you, and come back with the visibility gaps we see and what we can do to close them.
- →A review of your business and how AI engines currently surface (or skip) you
- →A read on the visibility gap between you and the competitor AI cites today
- →Suggestions on what we can improve to lift your AI search presence
- →A tailored next step, shaped around your business and category
One client per category per market. Once we start working with you, your category is closed to direct competitors.
