Vendor & Procurement Information

3D Chess Media, LLC is a U.S. digital media, research, marketing, publishing, and technology company that develops and operates the businesses within The 3D Chess Media Portfolio. This page is intended to help government agencies, universities, institutional buyers, enterprise procurement teams, potential partners, and other organizations quickly identify the company behind our operating brands and begin the vendor qualification process. Formal contracting documentation and sensitive business information are provided through appropriate private procurement channels upon request.

Legal Business Information

Legal Business Name 3D Chess Media, LLC
Entity Type Limited Liability Company
Date Formed July 6, 2023
Business Address 701 S. Carson St., Suite 200 Carson City, NV 89701 United States
Mailing Address 1309 Coffeen Ave., Suite 1200 Sheridan, WY 82801 United States
Corporate Contact Valerie@3DChessMedia.com
Telephone 949-309-0024

Contracting Entity

3D Chess Media, LLC is the underlying legal entity associated with the businesses and digital properties identified on this website as part of The 3D Chess Media Portfolio. These include: LLM Authority Index, CiteWorks Studio, Aging In Place Index, Credit Consensus Index, Life Insurance Consensus Index, Mortgage Consensus Index, Home Services Consensus Index, Business Software Consensus Index, Home Improvement Consensus Index, Moving Consensus Index, and Hosting Consensus Index. Depending on the engagement, a proposal, contract, statement of work, invoice, W-9, or vendor registration may identify 3D Chess Media, LLC as the contracting entity.

Primary Business Capabilities

3D Chess Media's direct capabilities include work across:

AI Search Intelligence

Through LLM Authority Index, we develop research and measurement involving: AI recommendation visibility, Competitive benchmarking, Citation intelligence, Industry datasets, Company and competitor analysis, High-intent prompt research, Longitudinal AI visibility tracking, Market intelligence, AI-search reporting, and Custom research.

AI Search Strategy and Implementation

Through CiteWorks Studio, our work can include: Generative Engine Optimization, Answer Engine Optimization, AI Search Optimization, AI visibility audits, Citation architecture, Entity clarity, Competitive positioning, Content architecture, Technical SEO, Source ecosystem strategy, Digital authority development, Research publishing, and Ongoing AI-search programs.

Research and Data

3D Chess Media develops and operates research systems that can support: Industry benchmarking, Competitive research, AI recommendation analysis, Citation analysis, Consumer research, Business research, Data collection, Longitudinal measurement, Custom datasets, Research reports, and Market intelligence.

Digital Publishing

Our background and operating portfolio include capabilities involving: Digital publishing strategy, Content systems, Editorial workflows, Information architecture, Research publishing, Large-scale content operations, Specialized category websites, Data-driven publishing, and Commercial publishing models.

Marketing and Customer Acquisition

Our experience also includes: Digital marketing, Search strategy, Affiliate marketing, Customer acquisition, Competitive analysis, Conversion strategy, Content marketing, Brand positioning, Research-driven marketing, and Business development.

Technology and Software Projects

3D Chess Media may participate in technology opportunities directly or together with qualified strategic partners. Potential engagements can include:

Custom SaaS applications
Minimum viable products
Prototypes
Data platforms
Research dashboards
AI-enabled applications
Internal workflow systems
Digital publishing platforms
API integrations
Research automation
Business intelligence tools

The specific development, architecture, hosting, security, implementation, and support responsibilities will be identified in the applicable proposal or statement of work. 3D Chess Media does not represent that every technology capability is performed directly by internal employees. Where appropriate, specialized development or technical delivery may be performed with disclosed or contractually approved technology partners.

Government and Public-Sector Opportunities

3D Chess Media is interested in appropriate federal, state, local, educational, and public-sector opportunities involving areas such as: Digital research, AI search, Market intelligence, Data analysis, Website strategy, Digital publishing, Public information platforms, Research dashboards, Data visualization, Marketing, Communications strategy, Software discovery and requirements, Digital transformation, and Technology partnerships. We recognize that public-sector procurement may impose specific requirements regarding:

Vendor registration
Communications
Proposal submission
Insurance
Security
Accessibility
References
Conflicts of interest
Records
Subcontractors
Pricing

3D Chess Media and its partners intend to follow the procurement procedures established for each opportunity.

Institutional and University Research

Our research and publishing capabilities may also be relevant to: Universities, Research institutes, Policy organizations, Trade associations, Nonprofits, Foundations, and Industry organizations. Potential engagements may involve:

Research platforms
Market studies
AI visibility analysis
Data collection
Data visualization
Comparative research
Longitudinal studies
Public-facing research publications
Research distribution
Digital publishing systems

Enterprise Procurement

Enterprise organizations considering 3D Chess Media, LLM Authority Index, or CiteWorks Studio may request information concerning:

Corporate identity
Scope of services
Pricing
Statements of work
References
Insurance
Data practices
Security
Subcontractors or strategic partners
Service delivery
Billing
Contract terms

The exact documentation required will depend on the engagement.

Vendor Documentation Available Upon Request

Depending on the procurement process, 3D Chess Media can provide appropriate documentation privately. This may include:

W-9
Company formation information
Tax identification documentation
Banking information
Vendor onboarding forms
Certificates of insurance, where applicable
Business references
Partnership documentation
Statements of work
Pricing schedules
Procurement questionnaires
Other commercially reasonable vendor documentation

Sensitive information such as tax identification numbers and banking information is intentionally not published on this public website.

Federal and Government Registration Information

Where required for a particular opportunity, 3D Chess Media may provide applicable government vendor identifiers or registration information through the procurement process. These may include, where applicable:

Unique Entity Identifier
SAM.gov registration information
D-U-N-S information
Vendor registration numbers
Applicable industry classification information
State or local supplier registrations

Current registration status should be confirmed directly with 3D Chess Media before relying upon it for a bid or procurement decision.

Accessibility

Where a project requires accessibility compliance, the applicable proposal should identify the relevant standard and the responsibilities of each party. Depending on the engagement, requirements may include standards such as:

WCAG
Section 508
Public-sector digital accessibility requirements
Organization-specific accessibility standards

Accessibility requirements should be incorporated into project scope, design, development, testing, and acceptance criteria rather than treated as an afterthought.

Data Security and Privacy

Security requirements vary significantly depending on the project. A marketing website and a government document-management platform do not require the same security architecture. For projects involving sensitive systems or information, the applicable proposal should identify requirements involving areas such as:

Data classification
Access control
Authentication
Encryption
Hosting
Backup
Disaster recovery
Logging
Data retention
Privacy
Vendor access
Incident response
Regulatory requirements

Where a specialized technology or software partner is involved, that partner's applicable security credentials and responsibilities should be evaluated as part of the procurement process.

Subcontractors and Strategic Partners

3D Chess Media may work with outside specialists or strategic partners where their capabilities improve project delivery. These may include:

Software development companies
Developers
Data engineers
Designers
Researchers
Technical specialists
Publishers
Subject-matter experts
Marketing partners

Where procurement rules require disclosure or approval of subcontractors or partners, those requirements should be followed. 3D Chess Media does not believe in implying that work is performed internally when a partner is actually responsible for delivery. Roles should be clear.

References and Past Performance

References and examples of relevant work can be provided where appropriate to the opportunity. Because 3D Chess Media operates through multiple businesses and partnerships, the most relevant experience may depend upon whether the engagement concerns: AI search, Research, Marketing, Digital publishing, Consumer publishing, Data, Technology, Software development, and Business strategy. Procurement teams should request references relevant to the specific scope being considered.

Conflicts of Interest

3D Chess Media operates commercial research, publishing, marketing, and business-development activities. Potential conflicts can therefore arise. We believe material conflicts should be disclosed where they are relevant to an engagement. For additional information regarding ownership and relationships among our businesses, please review:

Portfolio & Ownership Disclosure

For information concerning affiliate, advertising, sponsorship, and other commercial relationships:

Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure

Proposal and RFP Communications

Where a request for proposal, request for qualifications, invitation to bid, or other procurement establishes specific communication rules, those rules should control. 3D Chess Media will not assume that an informal business relationship permits communication outside a procurement process when the solicitation prohibits it. Procurement communications should be directed through the channels identified by the issuing organization.

Working With Strategic Technology Partners

Some opportunities originate with 3D Chess Media but require technical delivery capabilities that are better performed by a specialized technology partner. In those situations, 3D Chess Media may assist with:

Opportunity identification
Discovery
Business requirements
Client communication
Commercial positioning
Messaging
Proposal strategy
Project framing

While the technology partner may provide:

Architecture
Development
Engineering
Infrastructure
Security
Implementation
Technical project management
Support

The exact responsibilities should be documented in the proposal and contract.

Why Organizations Work With 3D Chess Media

Our background combines areas that are frequently separated inside larger organizations: research, marketing, publishing, technology, customer acquisition, business strategy, and AI-mediated discovery. That allows us to approach an opportunity from both the technical or research question and the underlying commercial objective. The question is not only: Can this be built or measured? It is also: What problem is the organization actually trying to solve?

Start the Vendor Qualification Process

Organizations interested in engaging 3D Chess Media or one of the businesses within The 3D Chess Media Portfolio can contact us to begin the appropriate vendor or procurement process. Please include: