Surmado Scout

Surmado Scout is an AI-powered website management tool designed for small businesses. It performs comprehensive audits that check both traditional SEO metrics, like site speed and Google ranking, and a newer metric called AI visibility. This checks whether AI assistants like ChatGPT and Gemini would recommend your business when asked. After the audit, Surmado Scout provides a clear list of issues and can also act as a managed website service, handling migrations, hosting, and updates based on your plain-English requests.

The tool works by analyzing your website against multiple criteria and then presenting the findings in an easy-to-understand report. What sets Surmado Scout apart is its dual focus on conventional search engines and the emerging landscape of AI-powered search. It also offers a hands-off management option called Surmado Sites, where it takes over the technical maintenance of your website. The service operates on a credit system called 'Jobs,' where each major task, like a full audit, consumes one credit.

Small business owners who lack the time or technical expertise to manage their website will find Surmado Scout most useful. It is ideal for restaurants, local service companies, and marketing agencies that need to ensure their clients' websites are not only functional but also discoverable through both Google and AI chatbots. The case studies show practical results, like helping a restaurant become the top AI recommendation for celiac-safe dining in its area.