The AI Search Manual Review
This record covers The AI Search Manual, a free guide program from iPullRank. The public page shows GEO, AI citation work, AI visibility tracking and entity SEO.
What the course page shows
Chapter titles are built around GEO (a GEO core chapter, a GEO analytics chapter on tracking AI search visibility, and query and entity attribution for GEO). Chapter 9 says generative engines often cite content and names AI Overviews, ChatGPT and Perplexity. Chapter 13 covers citation flags, share of voice and log-file bot tracking; chapter 14 argues entities matter more than keywords. Appendices include a citation tracker spreadsheet; a change log shows a February 2026 update adding four chapters. No AEO wording, no keyword or link-building modules, no community or certificate.
Details from the latest check
- Lead author Michael King, with Fajr Muhammad, Garrett Sussman, Francine Monahan, Annie Cushing and John Iwuozor
- Appendices include a glossary, tool index, prompt recipes, measurement frameworks and a citation tracker
- Opens with chapters on the fall of blue links and rise of GEO, and user behavior in the generative era
Format and length
24-chapter web manual plus appendices, also delivered as an email series
Instructor
Michael King, with Fajr Muhammad, Garrett Sussman, Francine Monahan, Annie Cushing, John Iwuozor
Price
Free (no price, paywall or purchase button; optional email delivery signup). It is one of 18 free programs in our data of 41.
Who it fits
- Anyone who wants the vocabulary and fundamentals without spending money.
- People who want a low-risk first step before paying for anything.
Skip it if
- You also need classic SEO fundamentals. This one focuses on AI search only.
Alternatives to compare
- Learning AI Search (The Free AI Search Optimization Roadmap) (Free, guide). The public page shows GEO, AEO, AI citation work, AI visibility tracking, entity SEO and link and mention building.
- AI SEO: Mastering Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) (Free, self-paced). The public page shows GEO, AI citation work, AI visibility tracking and entity SEO.
- GEO Academy (Free, self-paced). The public page shows GEO, AI citation work and AI visibility tracking.
The AI Search Manual questions
How much does The AI Search Manual cost?
Free (no price, paywall or purchase button; optional email delivery signup). Checked on September 26, 2026.
Does The AI Search Manual include a certificate?
The public page does not offer a certificate.
Is The AI Search Manual good for beginners?
The page does not state a level. Read the curriculum outline before buying if you are new.
What are the alternatives to The AI Search Manual?
Similar programs in our data: Learning AI Search (The Free AI Search Optimization Roadmap), AI SEO: Mastering Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), GEO Academy.