The core idea is to position your website or content so that ChatGPT itself begins recommending it as a useful resource. This approach requires thoughtful research, targeted outreach, and consistent engagement.
ChatGPT often suggests websites when users ask it for lists of the best tools, guides, or resources in a given niche. When your site appears among these suggested resources, it can generate ongoing free traffic.
To see which sites are being recommended, you can ask ChatGPT queries like:
“What are the best [topic] websites?”
“Top tools for [specific problem or niche].”
“Case studies of successful [industry] businesses.”
Make note of which websites appear most often.
Create a list of the websites ChatGPT recommends most frequently in your niche. Look for ones that…
Publish list or resource-style content.
Regularly link out to other tools or blogs.
Have visible contact info or contributor guidelines.
These sites are most likely to feature your resource if approached correctly.
Reach out to content managers, editors, or site owners. Your message should:
Briefly explain who you are and what your website offers.
Highlight how your resource adds value to visitors.
Offer reciprocal benefits, such as sharing their content with your followers.
Example message:
Hi [Name],
I came across your excellent post on [Topic] and noticed you feature useful resources for [Target Audience]. I recently created [Your Resource] that helps [Explain Benefit or Feature]. It might be a strong addition to your list.
If it fits, I'd be happy to share your article with my social media followers and newsletter subscribers as well.
Thanks for considering,
[Your Name]
To make your pitch stronger, propose something you can give back:
Share their content on social media.
Feature their site in one of your own posts.
Mention them in a YouTube video or podcast.
Showing reciprocity helps build trust and increases your chance of being featured.
If you do affiliate or CPA marketing, avoid linking directly to offers. Instead, use “bridge” content hosted on reputable platforms like Medium, LinkedIn Articles, or YouTube. Then use the same outreach and list-placement techniques to get traffic directed to your bridge page.
As your resource gets featured on more reputable websites, ChatGPT may begin recommending it naturally in its own responses. This compounds your traffic over time and can establish your site as a credible authority in your field.
Would you like me to include a short template you can use to track the websites ChatGPT recommends and your outreach progress?