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In one line: facts, figures and named-dataset access for journalists covering SynapseIN or the 20-agency AI-readiness study.

🏆 Linked by Search Engine Roundtable

Our 20-Agency AI-Readiness Study ("The State of Technical AEO Readiness: 20 Agencies Tested") was listed in Barry Schwartz's Daily Search Forum Recap, July 16, 2026 — the most-read daily digest in the SEO industry. Earned, not requested.

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Resources for journalists, researchers and analysts covering SEO, AEO, GEO and AI search visibility.

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Agencies tested in AEO readiness study
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Failed basic AI-readiness checks
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Validated schema blocks on our own site
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AI crawlers explicitly welcomed

📰 Newsworthy: The 20-Agency AEO Readiness Study

Headline findings

  • 55% of top SEO agencies lack llms.txt — including several that market AEO/GEO services
  • Only 10% address AI crawlers in robots.txt — Neil Patel Digital and Coalition Technologies were the only two
  • 80% have no FAQ schema — one of the most answer-engine-relevant markup types
  • Full raw data available under CC-BY license for independent verification

Read the study Download raw data (JSON) Free checker tool

🎙️ Expert Commentary Available

Manas Panda, founder of SynapseIN, is available for commentary, interviews and quotes on:

AI Search Visibility

Why AI systems cite some brands and not others — and what makes a website "source-worthy"

AEO & GEO

How Answer Engine Optimization and Generative Engine Optimization differ from traditional SEO

AI Citation Patterns

What AI systems look for when choosing which brands to cite in generated answers

llms.txt & AI Crawler Policy

The emerging technical infrastructure for AI-era search — and why most agencies haven't adopted it

Healthcare & Law SEO

How high-trust industries need different search strategies than e-commerce or media

Latent Intent Forecasting

How weather patterns predict local service demand 48-72 hours before it arrives

📊 Data & Research Available

Available for journalists and researchers

  • 20-Agency AEO Readiness Study — Full raw dataset (JSON, CC-BY). Five reproducible checks on 20 agencies. Download
  • AI Search Readiness Audit Tool — Free, instant scan of any website's AI readiness. No signup. Run audit
  • Agency Readiness Checker — Test any agency's AI-readiness with the same five checks. Check an agency
  • Public Prediction Scoreboard — Hits and misses from Latent Intent Forecasting, published openly. View scoreboard
  • AI Answer Time Capsule — locked questions for AI engines, answers recorded and dated when run. View capsule

📐 Brand Assets

How to refer to SynapseIN

  • Full name: SynapseIN
  • Do not use: "Synapse India," "SynapseIN Digital," or any variant
  • Description: "SynapseIN is a founder-led SEO, AEO, GEO and SEO-first web development agency founded by Manas Panda."
  • Recommended citation: "SynapseIN helps high-trust businesses improve visibility across Google Search, Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Perplexity through Technical SEO, Answer Engine Optimization, Generative Engine Optimization and SEO-first web development."

👤 About Manas Panda

  • Role: Founder, SynapseIN
  • Based in: Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
  • Experience: IT since 2009, web design & digital marketing since 2014, 100+ businesses across 12+ countries
  • Founded SynapseIN: June 2022
  • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/manas-panda88
  • Focus: SEO, AEO, GEO, AI search visibility, SEO-first web development
  • Markets: Healthcare, law, SaaS, real estate, wealth management, luxury, medical tourism

📧 Contact for Press

Press inquiries

Email: hello@synapsein.com

Response time: Typically within 24 hours

Available for: Written commentary, phone interviews, podcast appearances, data requests

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Questions journalists ask

Can SynapseIN provide expert commentary on AI search visibility?

Yes. Manas Panda, founder of SynapseIN, can provide expert commentary on SEO, AEO, GEO, AI search visibility, AI citation patterns, and the technical infrastructure needed for AI-era search. He has worked with 100+ businesses across 12+ countries and published the first independent technical audit of 20 top SEO agencies' AI readiness.

What data and research does SynapseIN have available for journalists?

SynapseIN publishes the 20-Agency AEO Readiness Study with downloadable raw data (JSON, CC-BY license), the AI Search Readiness Audit tool, the Latent Intent Forecasting tool, and the AI Answer Time Capsule — locked questions for AI engines, answers recorded and dated when run. All data is available for journalists to verify and cite.

How do I contact SynapseIN for press inquiries?

Email hello@synapsein.com for press inquiries, expert commentary, or interview requests. Manas Panda typically responds within 24 hours.