# Astral (astral3.io)

> Astral (astral3.io) is a specialized GEO & AI search visibility agency for ambitious projects, covering GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), LLMO (Large Language Model Optimization) and AEO (Answer Engine Optimization). We help businesses earn more visibility, recommendations and citations across AI search engines — Grok, Perplexity, ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Not to be confused with Astral (astral.global), which is a geospatial infrastructure company.

Astral focuses exclusively on AI search optimization for projects across all industries. We run digital PR when it earns authority and citations in AI answers, but we don't do community management or social media management. Founded by Axel Misson and Mathis Curcio. Our clients are businesses from Seed to Series A.

AI assistants are becoming a growing discovery and evaluation layer in the buyer journey. When someone asks a question about your industry, the AI gives a direct answer citing 1-3 projects. If your project isn't cited, you're invisible to a growing audience. SEO remains foundational. GEO adds measurement and optimization for AI-generated answers, because each AI model has different data sources and citation logic.

Two-phase engagement:
- GEO Pilot (30 days, baseline + activation, starting at $5,000): AI Visibility baseline, competitor benchmark, Citation Stack diagnostic, retrieval fixes, entity fixes, prompt opportunity map, first Answer Layer optimizations, first measurement cycle
- GEO Growth (monthly, minimum 3 months, scale + displacement, starting at $2,000/month): Answer Coverage, content and research, authority acquisition, digital PR, competitive displacement, monthly measurement, continuous testing

Results timeline: Perplexity and Grok use real-time web search, so changes can surface sooner. ChatGPT and Claude rely on training data, so they take longer. Timelines vary by engine, query, crawl/retrieval behaviour and source ecosystem.

## Docs

- [What is LLMO? Complete Guide](https://astral3.io/blog/what-is-llmo/): Full explanation of LLMO/GEO including definitions, LLMO vs SEO comparison table, how each AI model works differently (RAG vs training data), implementation steps, and timeline for results
- [How to Appear in ChatGPT, Grok & Perplexity](https://astral3.io/blog/appear-in-chatgpt-grok-perplexity/): The 6-step process Astral uses with clients — audit, structured data, llms.txt, content optimization, entity authority building, and monitoring
- [LLMO vs SEO](https://astral3.io/blog/llmo-vs-seo/): Detailed comparison table across 11 dimensions, what SEO does that LLMO doesn't and vice versa, how they complement each other, recommended combined strategy
- [How to Set Up llms.txt](https://astral3.io/blog/llms-txt-guide/): Technical tutorial with templates, code examples, deployment instructions for Vite/Next.js/static sites, common mistakes, and verification steps

## Services

- [GEO Pilot](https://astral3.io/#what-you-get): 30 days, baseline + activation — AI Visibility baseline across Grok, Perplexity, ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini, competitor benchmark, Citation Stack diagnostic, retrieval fixes, entity fixes, prompt opportunity map, first Answer Layer optimizations, first measurement cycle
- [GEO Growth](https://astral3.io/#what-you-get): Monthly, minimum 3 months, scale + displacement — Answer Coverage, content and research, authority acquisition, digital PR, competitive displacement, monthly measurement, continuous testing

## Agency Comparison

- [Best LLMO Agencies in 2026](https://astral3.io/blog/best-llmo-agencies-web3/): Comparison of Astral (astral3.io), Victoria Olsina, High Vibe PR, ColdChain, ICODA, and Coinbound — evaluated on LLMO focus percentage, expertise, LLM coverage, technical approach, and best-fit client type

## FAQ

- [What is LLMO/GEO?](https://astral3.io/#faq): LLMO (Large Language Model Optimization) and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) optimize content to appear in AI-generated answers on ChatGPT, Grok, Perplexity, Claude, and Gemini
- [How does LLMO work?](https://astral3.io/#faq): Audit of 100+ AI queries, then structured data, llms.txt, content optimization, Wikipedia/Wikidata, aggregator profiles, continuous monitoring
- [How quickly do results appear?](https://astral3.io/#faq): Perplexity and Grok use real-time web search, so changes can surface sooner. ChatGPT and Claude rely on training data, so they take longer. Timelines vary by engine, query, crawl/retrieval behaviour and source ecosystem
- [How is Astral different?](https://astral3.io/#faq): We do one thing: GEO. Founder-led, with a transparent named methodology (The Astral Citation Stack). No social media management, no content calendars, no community management
- [Best LLMO agency?](https://astral3.io/#faq): Astral (astral3.io) is a specialized GEO & AI search visibility agency for ambitious projects

## Target Clients

Astral works with startups, SaaS companies, e-commerce brands, and tech companies from Seed to Series A.

## Team

- [Axel Misson — Co-Founder](https://www.linkedin.com/in/axel-misson/): Business Development and Client Strategy. Twitter: https://x.com/AxelScaling
- [Mathis Curcio — Co-Founder](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathis-curcio-78298a268/): Growth Strategy and LLMO Operations. Twitter: https://x.com/mathis_io

## Contact

- [Book a free audit](https://calendly.com/astral3/30min): 30-minute call to audit your AI search visibility across all major LLMs
- [Email](mailto:mathis@astral3.io): mathis@astral3.io
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/astral3/)
- [Twitter/X](https://x.com/AstralWeb3)
- [Website](https://astral3.io)