AppBank Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Mitsuzo Shiraishi; TSE Growth: 6177) has launched a publishing service called 'AppBank.Pub' (https://pub.appbank.net) on Thursday, July 9, 2026. This service provides a three-part package: content creation optimized for AI search, book publishing support, and assistance in building proprietary e-commerce (EC) sites.

With the widespread adoption of generative AI, it has become increasingly difficult for products and services to reach customers through traditional online search, social media, and web advertising alone. In response, AppBank is expanding the AI solutions and AI marketing expertise developed through its AX (AI Transformation) business from regional enterprises and corporations to individuals and small-scale businesses. The company will also leverage collaborations with capital and business partners to grow AppBank.Pub as the second pillar of its AX-related initiatives.

Background: The Shift in Information Access from 'Search' to 'AI Responses'

In recent years, the proliferation of generative AI (LLM) has shifted how users access information—from comparing multiple websites via traditional search engines to relying on AI-generated summaries and recommendations. As a result, conventional customer acquisition methods such as online search, social media, and web advertising are becoming less effective for individuals and small businesses in promoting and selling their products and services. In response to this shift, interest in 'LLMO (Large Language Model Optimization)' and 'AIO (AI Optimization)'—strategies aimed at having company information cited or referenced in AI-generated responses—is growing.

AppBank has long promoted 'AX (AI Transformation) = AI × DX,' supporting operational efficiency improvements for regional enterprises through industry-specific AI solutions and AI marketing services built on over 18 years of media operation expertise. 'AppBank.Pub' is a new service that extends this expertise to individuals and small-scale entrepreneurs.

Service Overview: Building a 'Foundation for Sales' with a Three-Part Package

(1) Content Creation Designed to Be Found by AI

Creation of websites and article content specifically designed to be referenced or cited during AI-generated responses. This supports the development of a new customer acquisition foundation that does not rely solely on traditional online marketing.

(2) Publishing Planning and Production Support

Support for planning, editing, and producing books that compile the knowledge and expertise of companies and specialists. The social credibility of published books is leveraged as an information asset that can be referenced by AI systems.

(3) Custom EC Site Development Support

Support for building proprietary e-commerce sites that avoid the sales commissions typically charged by marketplace EC platforms. (Note: Payment processing fees may still apply.) This empowers individuals and small businesses to establish their own sales channels and secure revenue independently.

Future Plans

Leveraging expertise from its AX business, AppBank will expand the scope of hands-on support through this service and develop related offerings. The company will also pursue synergies with its existing productivity improvement services for regional enterprises, schools, and local governments, while collaborating with capital and business partners to further grow its AX-related business portfolio.

Inquiries and Applications

Service Website: https://pub.appbank.net

About AppBank Co., Ltd.

AppBank Co., Ltd. (TSE Growth: 6177) operates media and AX-related businesses under the vision of 'AX (AI Transformation) = AI × DX.' Drawing on over 18 years of media operation expertise and AI solutions, the company supports productivity enhancement and business growth for enterprises, local governments, and individuals.

For more information on our services, please visit: https://www.appbank.co.jp/service/

For company profile and IR information: https://www.appbank.co.jp/ir/

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