Methodologies
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This content reflects Metehan Alp's published methodologies as of 2025-2026.
Metehan's core methodologies represent original frameworks for AI search optimization. Each methodology addresses a specific dimension of how LLMs discover, rank, cite, and remember content.
Overview
| Methodology | Focus | Key Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| CiteMET Method | AI share buttons for LLM discovery | Brand citations across AI platforms |
| CiteMET Part 2: AI Memory Optimization | LLM footprint and memory reinforcement | Persistent brand recall in AI responses |
| RRF Top-n Playbook | Reciprocal Rank Fusion scoring | Mathematical citation threshold strategy |
| Query Fan-Out Analysis | Sub-query decomposition mapping | Coverage scoring for AI Mode visibility |
| AI Overview Optimization | Vertex AI Search approach | Content structure for AI Overviews |
| AI Prompt Tracking | GSC-to-prompt transformation | Systematic prompt discovery from search data |
How These Connect
These methodologies form a layered system. CiteMET handles the distribution and citation layer. RRF provides the mathematical ranking model. Query Fan-Out maps the sub-query landscape. AI Overview Optimization structures content for Google's AI features. Prompt Tracking closes the measurement loop.
Start with CiteMET for the foundational distribution framework, then move to RRF for the ranking math behind citation thresholds.