Which industries are effective for LLMO measures?

In which industries is LLMO countermeasure effective?

LLMO countermeasures are effective in industries where customers consult AI or compare options before making purchases, contracts, or applications. It becomes easier to determine this based on how customers consider their options rather than just the industry name.

• Spending time on comparison and consideration: B2B services, manufacturing parts and processing, housing and renovations, etc., where high-value products are decided after comparison.
• Accuracy is required: Fields such as medical, finance, and law, where incorrect explanations can lead to customer disadvantages.
• Company names are not yet well-known: Companies in new services or specialized fields where searches by company name are few.
• Want to acquire talent: Recruitment scenarios where job seekers consult AI about companies and working styles.

What kind of questions are asked to AI in each industry?

Many questions take the form of "What are the recommended companies?", "What is the difference between XX and YY?", "What is the reputation of XX company?", with perspectives for comparison varying by industry.

Industry	Example Questions	Information to Prepare
B2B・SaaS	“What are the attendance management systems for small and medium-sized enterprises?”	Target company size, functionality, pricing considerations, case studies
Manufacturing	“Which companies can process precision parts in small lots?”	Available processing, materials, lot sizes, equipment, delivery times, quality certifications
Medical・Finance・Law	“Which hospitals can treat XX?” “Which tax accountants are strong in inheritance?”	Specialty areas, qualifications, supervisors, supporting information and update dates
Housing・Renovation	“What flooring coatings are suitable for homes with pets?”	Track record of construction, service areas, price estimates, guarantees
Human Resources・Recruitment	“Which IT companies allow young people to grow?”	Work style metrics, job descriptions, selection processes

What should be considered in YMYL fields such as medical and finance?

In YMYL fields, it is essential to ensure verification by experts and clarity of evidence while adhering to industry display rules when organizing information.

Google refers to topics that significantly impact human health, safety, and economic stability as "Your Money or Your Life (YMYL)" and explains that in these areas, experience, expertise, authority, and trustworthiness (E-E-A-T) are particularly emphasized for high-quality content (Google Search Central "Creating Helpful, Reliable, People-First Content").

• Indicate the supervisor and evidence: Clearly state who verified the information and what it is based on on the page.
• Show the update date: For information that changes, such as systems or pricing, indicate when the information is from.
• Follow display rules: Use expressions that comply with industry regulations for medical and financial product advertisements.

Are there any examples of industries where effects have been realized?

In the housing and construction industry, Eco Pro Coat Co., Ltd. reported gaining 260 sessions and 49 key events through AI within 90 days of starting their initiatives.

In this case, which began in April 2026, the key event occurrence rate per session was 20.2% for AI traffic compared to 6.4% for organic search (AI search countermeasure case study in the housing and construction industry). The approach in recruitment scenarios is explained in How to Utilize LLMO in Recruitment Marketing.

How can we verify if LLMO countermeasures are effective in our industry?

By throwing out several questions that customers might realistically ask AI, if there are questions where competitors are mentioned but your company is not, it can be determined that there is room for LLMO countermeasures.

• List out questions: Prepare 5 to 10 questions that customers might ask in the form of “recommendations,” “comparisons,” and “reputations.”
• Ask AI and record: Keep track of whether your company and competitors are mentioned and how they are described.
• Start with questions that show a difference: Prioritize questions where competitors are mentioned but your company is not.

The citation status for each question can also be checked with a free tool to check citation status in AI search (Gemini).

Are LLMO countermeasures effective in the manufacturing industry as well?

In the manufacturing industry, it is expected to be effective since procurement personnel may consult AI with specific conditions when looking for suppliers.

Writing facts such as available processing, materials, lot sizes, equipment, delivery times, and quality certifications on the official website makes it easier to be used as answers to conditional questions.

What should be confirmed when requesting measures for YMYL fields?

When requesting measures for YMYL fields, confirm the verification system, understanding of industry display rules, and how evidence is presented.

Be cautious of proposals that guarantee results or prominently feature unsubstantiated figures.

Are LLMO countermeasures effective for small and medium-sized enterprises?

For small and medium-sized enterprises, if they organize information to answer questions, there is a possibility of being introduced as a candidate in AI responses even at a stage where searches by company name are few.

The approach is introduced in LLMO Implementation for Small Businesses and Startups.