Our Approach
What Makes FlinnSchema Different
Most AI visibility tools give you a score and leave you guessing. We actually show you what AI systems see — with real web searches, verified results, and implementation support.
Side by Side
How We Compare
| Feature | FlinnSchema | Other Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Real web search testing | ✓All 4 engines search the web live | ✕Most use API calls without web search — results don’t match what real users see |
| AI response verification | ✓Every response verified by AI classifier to catch false positives | ✕Simple string matching that counts name echoing as a “mention” |
| Engines tested | ✓ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini & Grok — the 4 engines people actually use | ✕Often test outdated or irrelevant engines, or fake results with system prompts |
| 26-factor AI audit | ✓Schema, reviews, crawlers, E‑E‑A‑T, content, FAQ, and 20 more factors weighted by real AI impact | ✕Basic checks — usually just schema validation or generic SEO scores |
| Weighted scoring | ✓Factors weighted by actual impact on AI visibility — schema markup counts 2.2× more than HTTPS | ✕All factors weighted equally, inflating scores with easy wins |
| Implementation support | ✓Full implementation available — we don’t just audit, we fix | ✕Report-only — you’re on your own to implement |
| Blog posts included | ✓Premium includes written blog posts that boost your AI visibility | ✕Not offered |
| Self-Blog | ✓AI-generated blog topic research for your specific industry | ✕Not offered |
| Price | ✓Free audit, £100/mo premium with full report | ✕Often £200+/mo with limited features |
The Technical Difference
Real Searches, Not API Shortcuts
When you ask ChatGPT a question in your browser, it searches the web. Most AI visibility tools skip this — they call the raw API without web search enabled, which means the AI can only answer from training data. A business that launched 6 months ago would show as “not found” even though real ChatGPT would find it instantly.
FlinnSchema tests with web search enabled on every engine. What you see in your report is what real users see when they ask AI about your business.
“Tell me about Acme Bakery in Kent”
I don't have specific information about a business called Acme Bakery in Kent. I'd recommend checking Google or their website directly.
“Tell me about Acme Bakery in Kent”
Based on their website, Acme Bakery is an artisan bakery in Canterbury, Kent, known for their sourdough loaves and custom celebration cakes. They have a 4.8-star rating on Google with over 200 reviews…
Accuracy Over Vanity
Every Mention Is Verified
Other tools count any occurrence of your business name as a “mention” — even when the AI is just echoing the name from the prompt or confusing you with another company. That inflates scores and gives you a false sense of progress.
FlinnSchema uses an AI verification classifier that reads every response and classifies it as genuine knowledge, confusion with another business, name echoing, or not found. Your scores are lower — but honest. And honestly lower scores drive action.
Genuine
AI clearly knows your business with accurate, specific details
Confused
AI mixes your business up with another company of a similar name
Echoed
AI just repeats your name without any real knowledge of the business
Not Found
AI doesn't mention the business at all
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Real web searches. AI-verified results. 26 factors weighted by actual impact. Free.
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