Can ChatGPT see my website, and how do I check?

Define the outcome

Technical access means content can be retrieved. A mention means an answer includes your name. A citation links to a source, while a recommendation suggests you for a particular need. Do not collapse these outcomes into one score.

Inspect a public page

Choose an important SEO or GEO service page. It should return an appropriate HTTP response and contain a clear heading and readable content without a login. Check rules for the specific search bot. Training and search permissions are different.

Permission in robots.txt does not prove that a genuine bot passes the CDN or firewall. That needs verified server log evidence. An audit request is not a provider bot visit.

Record a verifiable answer

Use concrete questions about what the website actually offers. Someone choosing an audit tool might ask about report language, scan limits or the information included in a report.

For each observation, save:

• The exact prompt and language.
• The date and system used.
• Whether the answer used search.
• Mentions, recommendations and cited URLs as separate fields.

Open the link and check whether the page supports the claim. Generic wording or a correct brand name does not by itself establish that the system read your website.

Repeat under comparable conditions

Choose a stable question set in English and Lithuanian. Changing every question after each website edit makes comparison difficult. Answer variability and system updates can also affect results.

What SeoScore checks

A GEO audit checks access and content readiness, not all users' conversations. The GEO optimization page explains what to do after finding problems. Monitor citations and referred visitors' actions separately.

Related guides

• Should I block AI crawlers?
• What is GEO optimization?

Sources

• OpenAI crawler documentation
• Google: AI features and your website