Rank in Google. Get cited in AI answer engines.
Classic local SEO gets you found in Google Search and Maps. AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) gets you cited in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI Overviews. We build both.
- Local pack ranking: dominate the map pack for high-intent service searches
- AI engine citations: become the recommended answer in ChatGPT and Perplexity
- Content optimization: pages structured for both human readers and AI extraction
- Citation consistency: authoritative directory listings that build local trust
Local SEO ensures your business ranks in Google's local pack and organic results when customers search for your services. AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) takes it a step further by structuring your content so that AI engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google's AI Overviews cite your business as the authoritative answer when users ask conversational questions about local service providers.
What breaks without this
You rank well for your brand name, but not for the actual high-value services you provide in your specific service areas.
AI search engines are answering customer questions about local providers, but your business is never mentioned as a solution.
Your website content is thin and doesn't answer the specific questions your local customers are asking, leading to poor engagement.
You have inconsistent directory listings across the web, confusing search engines about where you actually operate and suppressing your rank.
What you get
Local keyword strategy: targeting high-intent service and location-based queries
On-page optimization: title tags, meta descriptions, and headers built for local search
AEO content structuring: FAQ schema and conversational content designed for AI extraction
Citation building: consistent NAP across high-authority local directories
Localized content creation: dedicated service area pages that capture neighborhood-level search
Technical SEO audit: fixing crawl errors, speed issues, and mobile usability
Schema markup: advanced structured data to help search engines understand your business
Ongoing reporting: clear visibility into local rankings and AI citations
What changes
Increased visibility in the Google Local Pack for your core services, driving more direct calls and website visits.
Your business is actively cited as a recommended provider in AI chat interfaces when local customers ask for recommendations.
Higher conversion rates from organic traffic because your website content perfectly matches the searcher's intent.
A wider service area footprint captured through localized pages, reducing your reliance on paid ads for new territories.
A future-proofed digital presence that performs well regardless of whether a customer searches via Google or asks an AI assistant.
How it works
Audit & Strategy
We audit your current local search footprint, technical SEO health, and AI visibility to identify gaps. We map out exactly which keywords and questions your customers are using.
Technical Foundation
We fix site architecture, page speed, and metadata. We ensure search engines can crawl your site efficiently and understand the hierarchy of your services.
AEO & Content
We rewrite and structure your content with schema markup and conversational Q&A formats that AI engines prefer to extract and cite as authoritative answers.
Authority Building
We build consistent local citations and authoritative links to signal trust to both Google and AI models, solidifying your position as the local market leader.
Stop losing local search traffic.
Get a clear map of where your local SEO is failing and how to get cited in AI answer engines. Walk away with the plan, whether or not we work together.