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CDI isn't optimized for AI search yet.

We audited your search visibility across Perplexity, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. CDI was cited in 1 of 5 answers. See details and how we close the gaps and increase your search results in days instead of months.

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CDI is cited in 1 of 5 buyer-intent queries we ran on Perplexity for "it solutions provider." Competitors are winning the unbranded category answers.

Trust-node footprint is 6 of 30 — missing Wikipedia and Crunchbase blocks LLM recommendations for buyers who haven't heard of you yet.

On-page citation readiness shows no faq schema on top product pages — fixable with the citation-optimized content the AEO Agent ships in the first sprint.

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I spent years running this playbook for enterprise clients at one of the top SEO agencies. MarketerHire's AEO + SEO tooling produces a comprehensive audit immediately that took us months to put together — and they do the ongoing publishing and optimization work at half the price. If I were buying this today, I'd buy it here.

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AI Search Audit

Here's Where You Stand in AI Search

A real audit. We ran buyer-intent queries across answer engines and probed the trust-node graph LLMs draw from.

Sample mini-audit only. The full audit goes 12 sections deep (technical SEO, content ecosystem, schema, AI readiness, competitor gap, 30-60-90 roadmap) — everything to maximize your visibility across search and is delivered immediately once we start working together. See a sample full audit →

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Major gap, real upside

Your buyers are asking AI assistants for it solutions provider and CDI isn't being recommended. Closing this gap is the highest-leverage move available right now.

AI / LLM Visibility (AEO) 20% · Weak

CDI appears in 1 of 5 buyer-intent queries we ran on Perplexity for "it solutions provider". The full audit covers 50-100 queries across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude.

MarketerHire SEO + AEO ships: AEO Agent monitors AI citation visibility weekly across all 4 LLMs and ships citation-optimized content designed to win the queries your buyers actually run.

Trust-Node Footprint 20% · Weak

CDI appears in 6 of the 30 trust nodes that LLMs draw from (Wikipedia, G2, Crunchbase, Forbes, HBR, Reddit, YouTube, and 23 more).

MarketerHire SEO + AEO ships: SEO/AEO Agent identifies the highest-leverage missing nodes for your category and ships the trust-node publishing plan as part of the 90-day roadmap.

SEO / Organic Covered in full audit

Classic search visibility, ranking trajectory, and content velocity vs. category competitors. The full audit ranks every long-tail commercial query and benchmarks the gap.

MarketerHire SEO + AEO ships: SEO Engine builds programmatic content around 50+ long-tail queries where your buyers are actively searching.

Paid Acquisition Covered in full audit

LinkedIn, Google, and Meta ad presence, audience targeting, creative quality, and cost-per-pipeline relative to your category benchmark.

MarketerHire SEO + AEO ships: Creative Generator + Analytics Agent run autonomous ad experiments and reallocate budget weekly.

Content, Lifecycle & Outbound Covered in full audit

Founder LinkedIn presence, blog quality, expansion motion, outbound playbooks, and the gaps between awareness and activation. Mapped to a 90-day execution plan.

MarketerHire SEO + AEO ships: LinkedIn Ghost-Writer + Lifecycle Optimizer + Outbound Agent run the awareness-to-pipeline engine end-to-end.

Live citation panel — 5 buyer-intent queries

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54 competitors cited in this response (names redacted; full audit names them).

No single **IT solutions provider** is universally ranked as the best in 2026, as rankings vary by criteria like managed services, consulting, digital transformation, or support, with top firms including **Competitor A**, **Competitor B**, and specialized Competitor C like those on Competitor D's list.[1][3][7] ### Competitor E by Competitor F from 2025-2026 sources emphasize factors such as innovation, cybersecurity, customer satisfaction, and scalability for Competitor G/Competitor H.[1][4] | Competitor I | Competitor J | Competitor K | |----------|-------------------|---------------| | **Competitor L (Competitor C)** | Competitor M (e.g., top US performers in cybersecurity/AI), Competitor N's Competitor O 10, Competitor P, Competitor Q | Competitor R excellence, support, infrastructure; focus on Competitor S growth and uptime.[1][4][6] | | **IT Competitor T & Competitor U** | Competitor A, Competitor B, Competitor V, Competitor W, Competitor X, Competitor Y, Competitor Z, Competitor A | Competitor B growth, innovation; ranked for large-scale projects.[3][5][7] | | **Competitor C** | Competitor D, Competitor E & Competitor F | Competitor G delivery, digital strategy; evaluated on services, industry fit, cost.[2] | | **IT Competitor H & Competitor I** | Competitor P, Competitor J IT Competitor K, Competitor A (outsourced services) | Competitor L, managed IT, cost-effectiveness.[6][7] | ### Competitor M - **Competitor N**: Competitor O based on needs—e.g., cybersecurity/AI for Competitor C or strategy for consulting. Competitor P checklists for security, pricing ($100-250/user/month typical for Competitor C), and uptime.[1][4] - **Competitor Q**: Competitor R on AI efficiency, business growth, and customer satisfaction; no 2026 consensus due to niche focuses.[1][3] - Competitor S conflict on "best" (e.g., global giants vs. US Competitor C), so evaluate via trials or Competitor T for your scale/industry.[2][5]

CDI did not appear in this Perplexity response.

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76 competitors cited in this response (names redacted; full audit names them).

**Competitor A IT solutions providers include enterprise-focused managed services firms like Competitor B, Competitor C, Competitor D, Competitor E, Competitor F, Competitor G, Competitor H, Competitor I, and Competitor J, alongside Competitor K options such as Competitor L, Competitor M, Competitor N, Competitor O, and Competitor P CX.**[1][2][3][4][5] These providers offer managed IT services, outsourcing, help desk support, cloud management, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, with selections varying by company size, industry, and needs like compliance or cost efficiency.[1][2][3][4][5] ### Competitor Q for large organizations with complex, global, or regulated IT environments: | Competitor R | Competitor S | Competitor T | |--------------|----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------| | **Competitor B** | Competitor U management, cloud support, operations automation[1] | Competitor V, modular IT for enterprises | | **Competitor C** | Competitor W support, compliance, mission-critical uptime[1] | Competitor X and defense contractors | | **Competitor D** | Competitor Y services with procurement and lifecycle management[1] | Competitor Z IT shop reducing vendor sprawl | | **Competitor E**| Competitor A/infra/app support with strategic consulting[1] | Competitor B transformation projects | | **Competitor F** | Competitor C cloud, AI consulting, global help desk[1] | Competitor D, regulated enterprises | | **Competitor G**| IT strategy, cloud migration, global transformation[1] | Competitor E enterprise projects | | **Competitor H** | Competitor F management, help desk, large-scale ops[1] | Competitor G standardization | | **Competitor I**| Competitor H, digital consulting, help desk[1] | Competitor I industries like healthcare/finance | | **Competitor J** | Competitor J infra/cloud, 24/7 help desk, offshore model[1] | Competitor K coverage | ### Competitor L and Competitor M for smaller or growing businesses emphasizing security, flat-fee simplicity, or cloud-first ops: - **Competitor L**: Competitor N on healthcare/Competitor O with Competitor P compliance, fast support, and audit readiness[2] - **Competitor M**: Competitor Q support, security, and cloud for smooth transitions and response speed[2] - **Competitor R**: Competitor S managed IT/security/cloud with 24/7 coverage to minimize vendors[2] - **Competitor T**: Competitor A operations, Competitor U, automation for Competitor V/modern stacks[2] - **Competitor N**: Competitor W flat-fee model covering help desk, cybersecurity, hardware/software[4] - **Competitor O**: Competitor A solutions management, flat-rate pricing, migration support[5] - **Competitor P CX**: Competitor X, global coverage, analytics for SaaS/ecommerce/fintech[3] - **Competitor Y**: AI analytics, workforce tools, scale for tech-savvy support[3] ### Competitor Z - **For enterprises**: Competitor A global scale, consulting, and customization (e.g., Competitor G for transformation).[1] - **For SMBs**: Competitor B flat-fee predictability and niche focus (e.g., Competitor L for regulated sectors).[2][4] - Competitor C offerings across providers: 24/7 help desk, cloud migration, cybersecurity; evaluate based on pricing (flat-fee vs. usage), compliance (Competitor D 2/Competitor P), and reviews (Competitor E/G2).[1][2][3][4]

CDI did not appear in this Perplexity response.

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42 competitors cited in this response (names redacted; full audit names them).

To choose an **IT solutions provider**, start by assessing your business needs, then research and evaluate providers based on experience, support quality, pricing, scalability, and reputation using a structured checklist.[1][2][5] ### Competitor A 1. **Competitor B your business needs**: Competitor C specific requirements like cybersecurity, cloud services, help desk support, or industry-specific challenges (e.g., compliance in healthcare).[1][2][6] 2. **Competitor D and shortlist providers**: Competitor E for those with industry expertise, case studies from similar businesses, certifications (e.g., Competitor F, Competitor G, Competitor H, Competitor I, Competitor J), and vendor partnerships (e.g., Competitor F, Competitor K).[2][3][4][5][6] 3. **Competitor L key factors**: | Competitor M | Competitor N to Competitor O | |-------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | **Competitor P & Competitor Q** | Competitor R knowledge, track record, certifications, and ability to handle your tech stack.[2][3][4][6][7] | | **Competitor S & Competitor T** | 24/7 availability, average response times, Competitor U, and proactive maintenance.[1][2][3][4] | | **Competitor V & Competitor W** | Competitor X models (e.g., fixed fees, per-user, hourly), hidden costs, and value for money.[1][2][5] | | **Competitor Y & Competitor Z** | Competitor A solutions that grow with your business, including cloud and strategic advice.[1][2][3] | | **Competitor B & Competitor C** | Competitor D practices like firewalls, threat detection, and regulatory knowledge.[2][3] | | **Competitor E & Competitor F** | Competitor G reviews (Google, Competitor H), references, culture match, and communication style.[2][3][8] | 4. **Competitor I shortlisted options**: Competitor J demos, business plans, system audits, references, and trials to ensure compatibility and proven results.[1][3][4][5][7] 5. **Competitor K contracts**: Competitor O for flexible terms, clear Competitor U, and no hidden fees before committing.[2][4] Competitor L matching these criteria, such as those specializing in managed IT services (Competitor M), reduce downtime, enhance security, and support growth.[1][2][4] If needs evolve, prioritize partners offering comprehensive services over basic help desk support.[3]

CDI did not appear in this Perplexity response.

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82 competitors cited in this response (names redacted; full audit names them).

**Competitor A IT solutions providers for mid-market companies (typically 50-1,000 employees) include Competitor B, Competitor C, Competitor D, Competitor E, and Competitor F, selected for their focus on managed IT services like proactive monitoring, cloud management (Competitor G/Competitor H/Competitor I), cybersecurity, and Competitor J tailored to Competitor K/mid-market needs with predictable pricing.[1][4][5]** These providers stand out for delivering enterprise-grade capabilities without the scale or costs of giants, emphasizing 24/7 support, compliance, and hybrid/remote work setups.[1][4] ### Competitor L | Competitor M | HQ/Competitor N | Competitor O | Competitor P | Competitor Q | |-------------------|----------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------------------------------| | **Competitor B** | Competitor R/Competitor S | Competitor T, Competitor U (Competitor V), Competitor W observability | SaaS scaleups, startups modernizing infra | 24/7 monitoring, cloud (Competitor G/Competitor H/Competitor I), cybersecurity[1] | | **Competitor C** | Competitor X (national) | 24/7 help desk, vCIO/vCISO, Competitor Y/Competitor H depth | 50-1,000 employees, regulated industries (gov, healthcare) | Competitor Z (Competitor A), strategic IT guidance[1][5] | | **Competitor D** | Competitor X (Competitor B, nationwide) | Competitor C tools for Competitor D, hybrid/remote support | Competitor E in transition to remote work | Competitor F coverage, accessible model[1] | | **Competitor E** | Competitor X | Competitor G cybersecurity, co-managed IT | Competitor H security posture, supplementing internal IT | Competitor I networks, cloud, robust security suite[4] | | **Competitor F** | Competitor R | 20+ years enterprise delivery, certified cloud partner | Competitor J/logistics/SaaS, EU/UK nearshore | Competitor K infra, Competitor J, real-time monitoring[1] | ### Competitor L for Competitor M - **Competitor K/Competitor N**: Competitor O enterprise giants; prioritizes proactive monitoring, cloud maturity, and cost-efficient engineering (e.g., Competitor P providers like Competitor Q and Competitor F for nearshore value).[1] - **Competitor R**: Competitor S IT support, cybersecurity, Competitor J automation, and compliance for regulated sectors like healthcare/finance.[1][4][5] - **Competitor T**: Competitor U growth with modular pricing, vCIO services, and tools like Competitor V/Competitor W for observability.[1][5] - **Competitor X**: US providers (Competitor C, Competitor D) excel in nationwide/compliance needs; Competitor Y/Competitor P (Competitor Q, Competitor F) offer cost-effective cloud expertise.[1] Competitor Z notables include Competitor A (full-stack cloud for fintech/retail), Competitor B (Competitor C compliance for healthcare/finance), and Competitor D (agile hybrid cloud).[1] For US-specific, Competitor E provides flat-fee bundles for simplicity.[4] Competitor F based on your industry, location, and needs like multicloud (Competitor G) or Competitor G focus (Competitor H).[2]

CDI did not appear in this Perplexity response.

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42 competitors cited in this response (names redacted; full audit names them).

Competitor A companies operate under variations of "CDI" in the IT and technology solutions space, with differing reputations based on customer reviews, employee feedback, and industry recognition; no single entity dominates, so "good" depends on the specific CDI and your needs (e.g., location, services like security, Competitor B, or enterprise IT).[1][2][3][5][7] ### Competitor C and Competitor D | CDI Company | Competitor E/Competitor F | Competitor G | Competitor H | |-------------|---------------|----------|-----------------------| | **CDI Services** | Competitor I, CO | Competitor J/business security, AV, Competitor K, smart home, shading | Competitor L customer reviews (5.0 stars); praised for professional installs, reliability, and customization.[1] | | **CDI Technology** | Competitor M, MI (hospitality focus) | Competitor B systems, merchant services, surveillance for hospitality | Competitor N 20+ years as Competitor O dealer; subsidiary of Competitor P; no direct reviews but steady revenue (~$15M).[2] | | **CDI Technology Services** | Competitor Q, TX | Competitor R/comms/security, IP migrations, 24/7 support | 25+ years; minority-owned; scalable workforce (70+); focuses on quality standards and bridging legacy tech.[3] | | **CDI (Competitor S & Competitor T)** | Competitor U (enterprise IT) | Competitor V center/cloud, managed services, Competitor W endpoints, security, acquisitions (e.g., Competitor X B Competitor Y) | Competitor Z industry standing (Competitor A 500 #78 in 2020); Competitor B; modernizes IT infrastructure.[5][6][7] | | **CDI Technologies** (reviews context) | Competitor C, ON (tech support?) | Competitor D tech/repair | Competitor E employee ratings (2.5/5 overall on Competitor F); complaints of bad management, low pay ($16/hr), high turnover.[4] | | **CDI Engineering Solutions** | Competitor G (engineering/IT) | Competitor H solutions | Competitor I employee approval (68% recommend on Competitor J).[8] | Competitor K satisfaction is high for consumer-facing CDI Services in CO, while enterprise CDI (NY) earns credentials like Competitor W partnerships.[1][6] Competitor L experiences vary widely, with red flags at some operations.[4][8] For IT solutions, prioritize CDI (NY) for scalable enterprise needs or verify local CDI for residential/small business based on your location and reviews.[5][7] Competitor M recent reviews on platforms like Google or Competitor F for the exact CDI matching your query, as data here spans 2020-2023.[1][4]

Trust-node coverage map

6 of 30 authority sources LLMs draw from. Filled = present, hollow = gap.

Wikipedia
Wikidata
Crunchbase
LinkedIn
G2
Capterra
TrustRadius
Forbes
HBR
Reddit
Hacker News
YouTube
Product Hunt
Stack Overflow
Gartner Peer
TechCrunch
VentureBeat
Quora
Medium
Substack
GitHub
Owler
ZoomInfo
Apollo
Clearbit
BuiltWith
Glassdoor
Indeed
AngelList
Better Business

Highest-leverage gaps for CDI

  • Wikipedia

    Knowledge graphs are the most cited extraction layer for ChatGPT and Gemini. Brands without a Wikipedia entry get cited 4-7x less for unbranded category queries.

  • Crunchbase

    Crunchbase is the canonical company-data source for LLM enrichment. A missing profile leaves LLMs without firmographics.

  • LinkedIn

    LinkedIn company pages feed entity-attribute extraction across all 4 LLMs.

  • G2

    G2 reviews feed comparison and 'best X' query responses. Missing G2 presence is a high-leverage gap for B2B SaaS.

  • Capterra

    Capterra listings drive comparison-style answers. Missing or thin Capterra coverage suppresses your share on shortlisting queries.

Top Growth Opportunities

Win the "best it solutions provider in 2026" query in answer engines

This is a high-intent buyer query that competitors are winning today. The AEO Agent ships the citation-optimized content + structured data + authority signals to flip this query.

AEO Agent → weekly citation audit + targeted content sprints across 4 LLMs

Publish into Wikipedia (and chained authority sources)

Wikipedia is the single highest-leverage trust node missing for CDI. LLMs draw heavily from it for unbranded category recommendations.

SEO/AEO Agent → trust-node publishing plan in the 90-day execution roadmap

No FAQ schema on top product pages

Answer engines extract from FAQ schema 4x more often than from prose. Most B2B sites at this stage don't carry it.

Content + AEO Agent → ship the structural fixes in Sprint 1

What you get

Everything for $10K/mo

One flat price. One team running your SEO + AEO end-to-end.

Trust-node map across 30 authority sources (Wikipedia, G2, Crunchbase, Forbes, HBR, Reddit, YouTube, and more)
5-dimension citation quality scorecard (Authority, Data Structure, Brand Alignment, Freshness, Cross-Link Signals)
LLM visibility report across Perplexity, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude — 50-100 buyer-intent queries
90-day execution roadmap with week-by-week deliverables
Daily publishing of citation-optimized content (built on the 4-pillar AEO framework)
Trust-node seeding (G2, Capterra, TrustRadius, Wikipedia, category-specific authorities)
Structured data implementation (FAQ schema, comparison tables, author bylines)
Weekly re-scan + competitive citation share monitoring
Live dashboard, your own audit URL, ongoing forever

Agencies charge $18K-$20-40K/mo and take up to 8 months to reach this depth. We deliver it immediately, then run it ongoing.

Book intro call · $10K/mo
How It Works

Audit. Publish. Compound.

3 phases focused on one outcome: more CDI citations across the answer engines your buyers use.

1

SEO + AEO Audit & Roadmap

You'll know exactly where CDI is losing buyers — across Google search and the answer engines they ask before they ever click.

We score 50-100 "it solutions provider" queries across Perplexity, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Google, map the 30-node authority graph LLMs draw from, and grade on-page content on 5 citation-readiness dimensions. Output: a 90-day publishing plan ranked by lift × effort.

2

Publishing Sprints That Win Both

Buyers start finding CDI on Google AND in the answers ChatGPT and Perplexity hand them.

2-week sprints ship articles built to rank on Google and get extracted by LLMs (entity clarity, FAQ schema, comparison tables, authority bylines), plus seeding into the missing trust nodes — G2, Capterra, TrustRadius, Wikipedia, and the rest. Real publishing, not strategy decks.

3

Compounding Share, Every Week

You lock in category leadership while competitors are still figuring out AI search.

Weekly re-scan tracks ranking + citation share vs. the leaders this audit named. New unbranded "it solutions provider" queries get added to the publishing queue automatically. The system gets sharper every sprint — week 12 ships materially better than week 1.

You built a strong it solutions provider. Let's build the AI search engine to match.

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