How quickly does traffic distribution change after GEO optimization?

Expect 1-3 weeks to see crawler percentage increases as AI platforms re-index optimized content, and 4-8 weeks for LLM referrer growth as new citations appear in AI responses. Dramatic shifts (e.g., 7% to 25% LLM referrers) typically take 2-3 months of sustained optimization. Tracking reveals distribution changes week-over-week, showing which specific optimizations (structured data, FAQ additions, citation-worthy stats) drive the fastest shifts in your traffic mix.

Should I be concerned if AI traffic (crawlers + LLM referrers) exceeds 50% of total traffic?

No—high AI traffic percentage indicates strong GEO performance and early-mover advantage. Brands in AI-friendly niches (tech, finance, health) commonly see 40-60% AI traffic. However, monitor traffic quality: ensure LLM referrer conversion rates and engagement metrics remain strong. The platform's distribution analytics lets you compare AI traffic quality against traditional sources, proving whether your high AI percentage drives real business value or just vanity metrics.

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Traffic Distribution

Distribution of a page's traffic between AI crawlers, visitors from LLMs, and other traffic.

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What is Traffic Distribution?

Traffic Distribution shows how visits to a page are distributed among three main categories: AI crawlers (indexing robots), LLM referrers (human visitors coming from AI platforms), and other traffic (direct visitors, traditional SEO, social networks, etc.). Understanding this distribution helps evaluate the effectiveness of your GEO strategy: a high percentage of crawlers indicates that your content is actively indexed, while a high percentage of LLM referrers shows that you're generating qualified traffic from AI responses.

How Qwairy Makes This Actionable

Qwairy visualizes traffic distribution for your pages, breaking down visits into AI crawlers, LLM referrers, and other sources. Understand how AI impacts your traffic patterns and optimize accordingly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Aim for 20-38% AI crawlers (showing consistent indexing), 15-30% LLM referrers (proving citation success), and 42-65% other traffic (maintaining traditional channels). Pages with >31% crawlers but <10% LLM referrers represent 'indexing waste'—AI platforms scan your content but don't cite it. The platform's distribution dashboard identifies these underperforming pages so you can add authoritative data, clearer value props, and citation-worthy insights to convert crawler attention into actual referral traffic.