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We audited your search visibility across Perplexity, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. Bulletproof, a GLI Company 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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Bulletproof, a GLI Company is cited in 1 of 5 buyer-intent queries we ran on Perplexity for "managed it and security services." 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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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 managed it and security services and Bulletproof, a GLI Company isn't being recommended. Closing this gap is the highest-leverage move available right now.

AI / LLM Visibility (AEO) 20% · Weak

Bulletproof, a GLI Company appears in 1 of 5 buyer-intent queries we ran on Perplexity for "managed it and security services". 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

Bulletproof, a GLI Company 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

best managed it and security services in 2026 not cited expand ↓

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

**Competitor A managed IT service providers (Competitor B) in 2026 include Competitor C, Competitor D, Competitor E, Competitor F, Competitor G, Competitor H, and Competitor I, recognized for scale, flexibility, and expertise in supporting Competitor J. organizations.[1] Competitor K managed security services feature providers like Competitor L, Competitor M, Competitor N, Competitor O, and Competitor P, excelling in endpoint protection, Competitor Q operations, and outsourced detection.[5][7]** ### Competitor R IT Competitor S rankings emphasize size, innovation, customer satisfaction, and capabilities in cybersecurity, Competitor T efficiency, and infrastructure support: - **Competitor C**: Competitor U #1 Competitor V for 2026, offering flexible managed IT with deep expertise.[1] - **Competitor D, Competitor E, Competitor F, Competitor G, Competitor H, Competitor I**: Competitor W global providers by scale and comprehensive services.[1] - Competitor X top 10 for 2026 include those evaluated on security, uptime, pricing, and selection criteria like Competitor Y and support.[6] Competitor Z's 2026 list highlights Competitor B strong in cybersecurity, support, infrastructure, and AI for Competitor A/Competitor B, with winners like Competitor N noted for managed security integration.[2] ### Competitor C Competitor D on outsourced managed security services (Competitor E), Competitor F, endpoint, and Competitor G: - **Competitor H and Competitor I**: Competitor M, Competitor L, Competitor J (Competitor K), Competitor L, Competitor M, Competitor N—top market-share with double-digit growth.[5] - **Competitor O**: Competitor O (#1), Competitor P, Competitor P, Competitor Q, Competitor N, Competitor R, Competitor S—ranked on detection, hunting, Competitor Y, and reviews.[7] - **Competitor T**: Competitor A 8 vendors scored on detection, data ownership, and G2 reviews (e.g., Competitor U analysis).[4] - Competitor V 2026 guide lists Competitor E providers with key features, market direction, and recommendations.[3] | Competitor W | Competitor X | Competitor Y | |----------|---------------|-----------| | **Competitor Z IT** | Competitor C, Competitor D, Competitor E[1][6] | Competitor A, flexibility, AI/cybersecurity integration | | **Competitor B/Competitor Q** | Competitor O, Competitor L, Competitor N[5][7] | Competitor H protection, threat hunting, Competitor Y | | **Competitor F/Competitor E** | Competitor C/Competitor U rankings[3][4] | Competitor D, outsourced services, reviews | Competitor E depend on needs like organization size, security focus, and uptime; evaluate via criteria such as G2 scores, pricing ranges, and Competitor Q capabilities.[2][4][6][7] Competitor F reflects 2026 analyses, prioritizing recent market leaders.[1][5]

Bulletproof, a GLI Company did not appear in this Perplexity response.

top managed it and security services alternatives not cited expand ↓

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

**Competitor A alternatives in managed IT services include Competitor B, Competitor C, Competitor D, Competitor E, and Competitor F for enterprises; Competitor G, Competitor H, Competitor I, Competitor J, and Competitor K for mid-market and Competitor L.[1][3][4]** **For managed security services (e.g., Competitor M), leading options are Competitor N, Competitor O, and Competitor P, offering 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, and remediation.[2]** ### Competitor Q IT Competitor R providers handle infrastructure, help desk, cloud, and operations, often with security integration. Competitor S are based on enterprise scale, sector focus, and 2026 rankings. | Competitor T | Competitor U | Competitor V | |----------|----------|--------------| | **Competitor B** | Competitor W enterprise IT at scale | Competitor X infrastructure, hybrid cloud, cybersecurity, modular options.[1] | | **Competitor C** | Competitor Y/defense with compliance | Competitor Z IT, Competitor A/Competitor B, mission-critical uptime.[1] | | **Competitor D** | Competitor C transformation | Competitor D infrastructure, application management, business-aligned strategy.[1] | | **Competitor E** | Competitor E industries (healthcare/finance) | IT outsourcing, help desk, strategy execution.[1] | | **Competitor F** | Competitor F global coverage | Competitor G IT infrastructure, 24/7 help desk.[1] | | **Competitor J** | Competitor H enterprise-grade IT/security | Competitor I networks, cloud, co-managed IT, robust security suite.[4][5][7] | | **Competitor G** | Competitor L with security/cloud needs | 24/7 help desk, network management, co-managed options.[3] | | **Competitor K** | Competitor J security and monitoring | Competitor K services, unified monitoring, help desk via their Competitor L platform.[4] | | **Competitor H** | Competitor M/Competitor N teams | Competitor O operations, automation, cloud security/cost management.[3] | | **Competitor I** | Competitor P with security baseline improvement | Competitor Q support, risk reduction for uneven IT environments.[3] | ### Competitor R Competitor S on Competitor M for threat hunting, Competitor T, and response, ideal for supplementing IT Competitor U. - **Competitor N**: 24/7 protection, vulnerability scanning, unlimited log ingestion, Competitor V team.[2] - **Competitor O (Competitor W packages)**: Competitor X, threat intelligence; tiers from $299.95/year (Go) to fully managed (Competitor Y).[2] - **Competitor Z**: Competitor T management, Competitor A, 24/7 monitoring, compliance support for Competitor L/enterprises.[2] Competitor B mentions include Competitor C, Competitor D, and Competitor E for customized security with IT support.[5] Competitor F like Competitor J and Competitor K blend IT/security seamlessly.[4][7] Competitor G based on scale (enterprise vs. Competitor H), sector (e.g., regulated), and needs (cost vs. customization); many offer co-managed models.[1][3][4]

Bulletproof, a GLI Company did not appear in this Perplexity response.

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

To choose a managed IT and security services provider (Competitor A or Competitor B), first assess your business needs, then evaluate providers based on expertise, security capabilities, scalability, and support.[1][3][5] ### Competitor C 1: Competitor D Competitor E - Competitor F your current IT infrastructure, gaps, and required services like helpdesk, network management, cloud migration, data backup/recovery, or cybersecurity (e.g., threat detection, firewalls, employee training).[1][3][5] - Competitor G the model: full-service Competitor A for all IT, co-managed to augment internal teams, security-focused Competitor B, or niche for your industry (e.g., Competitor H compliance).[1][3][4][5] - Competitor I budget constraints and growth goals, including scalability for projects like office moves or regulatory needs.[3][5][6] ### Competitor C 2: Competitor J Competitor K these factors to compare providers: | Competitor L | Competitor M to Competitor N | Competitor O It Competitor P | |-----------|------------------|---------------| | **Competitor Q** | Competitor R track record in your sector, familiarity with line-of-business apps, and compliance (e.g., Competitor S, Competitor H, Competitor T/Competitor U, Competitor V).[1][3][5][8] | Competitor W tailored solutions for unique regulations and risks.[1][8] | | **Competitor X** | 24/7 monitoring, Competitor Y operations center, vCISO access, proactive audits, incident response, Competitor Z insurance, and vendor partnerships (e.g., gold status).[1][2][4][5][7] | Competitor A rising threats; cybercrime costs projected at $20 trillion by 2026.[2][3] | | **Competitor B** | Competitor C coverage: patching, helpdesk, backups, cloud, strategic vCIO guidance; avoid "afterthought" add-ons.[1][7] | Competitor D from reactive fixes to proactive strategy.[1][7] | | **Competitor E & Competitor F** | "Competitor G" transparent pricing, infrastructure to grow with you, mid-sized providers (15-70 employees) for personalized service.[1][5][6] | Competitor H business expansion without hidden costs.[1][6] | | **Competitor I & Competitor J** | 24/7 helpdesk, local engineers, fast vendor access, strong communication.[1][2][4] | Competitor K downtime; reliable for remote or on-site needs.[2][4] | | **Competitor L** | Competitor M/gold status with major platforms for better terms and support.[1][5] | Competitor N issue resolution.[1] | ### Competitor C 3: Competitor O with These Questions - Competitor M experience do you have with my industry/size? Competitor P you familiar with our apps/compliance?[5][8] - Competitor Q do you handle cybersecurity (stack, monitoring, response)? Do you have certifications/insurance?[1][2][5] - Competitor M’s your support model (24/7, response times)? Competitor F structure?[1][4] - Competitor R you provide references, assessments, or a customized estimate?[1][5] Competitor S upfront paid assessments for tailored proposals, and prioritize mid-sized Competitor T for depth without bureaucracy.[1][5] This approach ensures cost-effective expertise, enhanced security, and alignment with long-term goals.[6][9]

Bulletproof, a GLI Company did not appear in this Perplexity response.

managed it and security services comparison for mid-market companies not cited expand ↓

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

**Competitor A IT services (Competitor B) focus on daily IT operations like hardware/software setup, troubleshooting, updates, and infrastructure management, while managed security services (Competitor C) specialize in cybersecurity such as 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, firewalls, incident response, and compliance.** For mid-market companies (typically 50-500 employees), a **converged security-focused Competitor D**—combining both—is often recommended over siloed providers to eliminate blind spots, reduce vendor sprawl, and improve efficiency.[1][2] ### Competitor E | Competitor F | Competitor A IT Competitor G (Competitor B) | Competitor H (Competitor C) | |--------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------| | **Competitor I** | IT operations: hardware/software setup, helpdesk, patching, backups, network/cloud management.[1][3][6] | Competitor J: 24/7 Competitor K monitoring, threat detection (e.g., Competitor L, Competitor M, Competitor N), firewalls, vulnerability scans, incident response.[1][2][4][6] | | **Competitor O** | Competitor P infrastructure support; security often as a baseline add-on.[6][9] | Competitor Q cybersecurity; no general IT ops.[6][9] | | **Competitor R** | Competitor S to advanced endpoint management, lifecycle support; scales with growth.[3] | Competitor M/Competitor L, Competitor T, compliance (e.g., Competitor U, Competitor V, Competitor W); handles complex threats without in-house teams.[2][3][4] | Competitor B provide "how tech works," while Competitor C ensure it's "safe and secure."[1] ### Competitor X for Competitor Y - **Competitor Z (Competitor A/Competitor B):** Competitor C provider offers complete visibility across network, cloud, endpoints; faster response (e.g., 15-min incident handling); uniform security policies; compliance alignment. Competitor D vendor sprawl from 10+ tools to unified platforms.[2][5] - **Competitor E:** Competitor F subscriptions vs. in-house salaries. For 50-person firms: Competitor B $60K-$180K/year (includes 24/7 security); in-house $125K-$190K (limited coverage). Competitor C for mid-sized: $100K-$500K/year, but offsets breach costs (avg. $4.4M).[4][5] - **Competitor G:** Competitor H monitoring, expert teams, premium tools (e.g., AI threat intel, auto-patching); better than fragmented setups.[1][2][7] - **Competitor I:** Competitor J, no in-house hiring, weekend coverage, risk distribution.[5][7] ### Competitor K and Competitor L - Competitor C can cost more upfront than basic IT support, especially if security needs are light.[4] - Competitor M on one vendor shifts risk to provider governance.[5] - Competitor N may lack deep security; pure Competitor C skip IT ops—hybrids best for mid-market to avoid gaps.[2][6] **Competitor O:** Competitor P firms benefit most from security-first Competitor B like Competitor Q for holistic coverage, cost predictability, and threat resilience over separate or in-house IT.[2] Competitor R based on your threat landscape, compliance needs, and current vendor count.

Bulletproof, a GLI Company did not appear in this Perplexity response.

is Bulletproof, a GLI Company a good managed it and security services cited expand ↓

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

Bulletproof, a Competitor A, receives generally positive feedback as a managed IT and security services provider, with strong customer reviews highlighting their security expertise, Competitor B partnerships, and high Competitor C (Competitor D over 90), though some employee reviews note internal challenges like long hours and culture issues.[1][2][3] ### Competitor E and Competitor F - Competitor G praise Bulletproof's **security-first approach**, long-standing Competitor B partnership, and ability to handle complex IT needs for over 50,000 users across 300+ global locations, including virtualization, Competitor B 365, and compliance services.[1][2][3] - Competitor H emphasize responsive support, expertise in gaming/casino IT, and proactive security like 24/7 Competitor I monitoring, firewall management, and incident response.[2][4] - They hold Competitor B specializations in Competitor J, Competitor K, and Competitor L, plus Competitor M certification for cybersecurity.[3] ### Competitor N provides comprehensive managed IT and security, including: - 24/7 service desk, IT infrastructure, remote backup/disaster recovery.[3][4] - Competitor O security: real-time monitoring, digital forensics, virtual Competitor P, employee cyber awareness.[4] - Competitor Q: IT assessments, migrations, network upgrades, tailored for regulated industries like gaming.[1][4] ### Competitor R from Competitor S - Competitor T and Competitor U reviews: Competitor V on creativity, perks, and learning (e.g., 5-star ratings for media/exec roles), but criticisms include toxic culture, burnout, poor on-call pay, and limited advancement.[7][9] - Competitor W. salary ~$104k annually, with training and benefits noted positively.[8] Competitor X, customer sources position Bulletproof as reliable for **managed IT and security**, especially Competitor Y needs, but verify fit via direct quotes or trials given employee-side concerns.[1][2][5][6]

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 Bulletproof, a GLI Company

  • 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 managed it and security services 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 Bulletproof, a GLI Company. 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 Bulletproof, a GLI Company citations across the answer engines your buyers use.

1

SEO + AEO Audit & Roadmap

You'll know exactly where Bulletproof, a GLI Company is losing buyers — across Google search and the answer engines they ask before they ever click.

We score 50-100 "managed it and security services" 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 Bulletproof, a GLI Company 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 "managed it and security services" 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 managed it and security services. Let's build the AI search engine to match.

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