Profound platform walkthrough: see how it works
Last updated: July 27, 2026
This walkthrough covers everything you need to start understanding and controlling how your brand shows up in AI Search.
You'll see:
Prompt monitoring: what questions people are asking that surface your brand (or your competitors')
Answer engine visibility: how Profound tracks your brand's presence, share of voice, and sentiment across AI-generated answers
Citation Tracking: where your content is being pulled from (or missed) when AI models generate responses
Competitive Benchmarking: how you stack up against competitors in AI Search visibility
Actionable Recommendations using Agents: where to focus content and optimization efforts for maximum AI engine optimization (AEO) impact using agentic workflows
Whether you're new to AI Search optimization or looking to get more out of your Profound account, this walkthrough will help you navigate the platform with confidence and turn insights into action.