AI Search Optimization

Be The Business AI Recommends

When someone asks ChatGPT, Google AI, or Perplexity “Who’s the best {your service} near me?” — your business should be the answer. That’s what Generative Engine Optimization does.

AI search has already reduced organic traffic 30-45% for local service businesses. The ones who adapt now will own their market. The ones who wait will wonder where their leads went.

The Problem

AI Is Answering Questions Instead of Sending People to Your Website

Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity are replacing the clicks your business used to get. Here's what's happening.

30-45%

Traffic Loss

Local service businesses are losing up to 45% of their organic traffic to AI-generated answers that never link to their website.

2-7

Brands Cited

AI models only recommend 2-7 businesses per query. If you're not one of them, you're invisible to a growing share of your market.

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Charlotte GEO Agencies

Nobody in the Charlotte market is offering dedicated GEO services yet. First movers will own AI recommendations while competitors scramble.

What Is GEO?

Generative Engine Optimization — SEO for the AI Age

Traditional SEO gets you ranked on Google. GEO gets you recommended by AI. Both matter — but only one is growing.

Traditional SEO

  • Optimizes for 10 blue links on Google
  • Keyword rankings and backlinks
  • User clicks through to your website
  • Established playbook, high competition
THE FUTURE

GEO (AI Optimization)

  • Optimizes for AI recommendations and citations
  • Authority signals, structured data, entity optimization
  • AI tells users to hire YOU directly
  • New discipline, massive first-mover advantage
What We Do

Complete GEO Services That Get You Recommended

We handle every signal AI models use to decide which businesses to recommend — so the answer is always yours.

AI Visibility Audit & Monitoring

We test real prompts across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews to see who AI recommends — and track your citations monthly.

Superlative List Placement

We create and secure placements in 'Best [service] in Charlotte' articles that AI models cite when recommending businesses.

Schema Markup & Structured Data

Comprehensive schema implementation (LocalBusiness, Service, FAQ, Review) so AI crawlers can read and cite your business accurately.

Answer-Optimized Content

FAQ pages, data-driven articles, and voice-search-ready content written to directly answer the questions AI gets asked.

Citation & Authority Building

Consistent presence across directories AI models trust, plus review management and industry-specific database alignment.

Digital PR & Reputation

Press releases, media mentions, and review strategy that build the authority signals AI models use to decide who to recommend.

GEO Pricing

Transparent GEO Packages — Every Deliverable Spelled Out

No mystery line items. See exactly what you get at every tier. One-time setup fee varies by plan.

GEO Starter

$599/mo
Setup: $299 one-time
Getting started with AI visibility
AI Visibility
  • 5 AI prompts monitored monthly
  • ChatGPT + Google AI tracked
  • Monthly AI citation report
Content
  • 2 AI-optimized content pieces/mo
  • 2 FAQ pages optimized for AI
  • Basic schema markup
Authority
  • 1 list article placement/mo
Support
  • Quarterly strategy meeting
  • Unlimited email support
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MOST POPULAR

GEO Growth

$1,499/mo
Setup: $499 one-time
Competitive AI presence
AI Visibility
  • 15 AI prompts monitored
  • ChatGPT, Google AI, Perplexity tracked
  • Bi-weekly AI citation report
Content
  • 4 AI-optimized content pieces/mo
  • 6 FAQ pages optimized for AI
  • Full schema markup
  • Voice search optimization
Authority
  • 3 list article placements/mo
  • AI-crawlable directory alignment
  • Review management strategy
Support
  • Monthly strategy call (30 min)
  • Unlimited email support
Get Started

GEO Domination

$2,499/mo
Setup: $499 one-time
Own AI recommendations in your market
AI Visibility
  • 30 AI prompts monitored
  • All major AI platforms tracked
  • Competitor AI tracking
  • Weekly AI citation report
Content
  • 8 AI-optimized content pieces/mo
  • 12 FAQ pages optimized for AI
  • Full + advanced schema
  • Voice search optimization
Authority
  • 6 list article placements/mo
  • AI-crawlable directory alignment
  • Active review management
  • 1 press release/mo
  • Digital PR & media mentions
Support
  • Bi-weekly strategy calls (45 min)
  • Dedicated GEO specialist
  • Unlimited email support
Get Started

GEO Custom

Custom
Setup: Waived
Multi-location & enterprise
AI Visibility
  • Unlimited prompt monitoring
  • All platforms + emerging
  • Competitor tracking
  • Real-time dashboard
Content
  • Custom content volume
  • Unlimited FAQ optimization
  • Full + custom schema
  • Voice search optimization
Authority
  • 10+ list placements/mo
  • Full directory alignment
  • Active review management + outreach
  • 2 press releases/mo
  • Full digital PR
Support
  • Weekly strategy calls (60 min)
  • Dedicated GEO specialist
  • White-label reporting
  • Unlimited support
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What's Included In Setup

Setup Work We Complete In Your First 60 Days

Your setup fee covers a full AI visibility foundation. Here's exactly what we build before monthly optimization begins.

AI Visibility Baseline Audit

We test 50+ real prompts across all major AI platforms to map exactly where your business is cited, where competitors are winning, and where the biggest gaps are.

Schema Markup Foundation

Full implementation of LocalBusiness, Service, FAQ, Review, and HowTo schema — making your website machine-readable for every AI crawler.

Directory & Citation Alignment

Audit and align your business presence across all directories that AI models actively crawl and cite in recommendations.

AI Citation Tracking Setup

Configure monitoring for your target prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI, Perplexity, and Gemini with automated change detection.

Content Gap Analysis

Identify every question AI gets asked about your services that you don't have content for — then build the roadmap to fill those gaps.

Review & Reputation Baseline

Audit your review presence across platforms AI trusts most. Set up review response strategy and identify reputation gaps.

Our GEO Process

How We Get You Recommended by AI

A proven methodology built on what AI models actually use to decide which businesses to cite.

01

AI Visibility Audit

We test real prompts across every major AI platform. You'll see exactly who AI recommends — and where you're missing.

02

Strategy & Roadmap

Custom 12-month GEO roadmap targeting the authority signals, content, and citations that move AI recommendations.

03

Build & Optimize

Schema markup, list placements, AI-optimized content, directory alignment, and reputation building — all executed monthly.

04

Track & Compound

Monitor citation frequency, test new platforms, refine strategy. GEO results compound — month 6 is dramatically better than month 1.

What to Expect

Realistic Timeline for AI Visibility Results

GEO is not overnight magic. Here's an honest timeline based on industry data.

Month 1

Foundation

Full AI visibility audit, schema markup implementation, citation alignment, content gap analysis. You'll know exactly where you stand.

Months 2-3

Building Authority

List placements go live, AI-optimized content starts publishing, directory alignment completes. First citations begin appearing.

Months 4-6

Measurable Growth

Citation frequency increases noticeably. AI platforms begin recommending your business more consistently for relevant queries.

Months 6-12

Compounding Results

Trust signals compound. Your visibility accelerates. You're positioned as the authoritative choice in your market — the business AI recommends first.

GEO + AEO

Bundle GEO + AEO — Complete AI Visibility

Get cited by AI AND be the direct answer. Combine both services and save 20%.

AI Visibility Starter

GEO Starter ($599)
+ AEO Starter ($499)
$879/mo
$1,098/mo standalone
Save $219/mo
  • Full GEO (AI citations, llms.txt, entities)
  • Full AEO (snippets, PAA, voice search)
  • One unified AI visibility report
Get Bundle Pricing
BEST VALUE

AI Visibility Growth

GEO Growth ($1,499)
+ AEO Growth ($999)
$1,999/mo
$2,498/mo standalone
Save $499/mo
  • Full GEO (AI citations, llms.txt, entities)
  • Full AEO (snippets, PAA, voice search)
  • One unified AI visibility report
Get Bundle Pricing

AI Visibility Domination

GEO Domination ($2,499)
+ AEO Domination ($1,999)
$3,599/mo
$4,498/mo standalone
Save $899/mo
  • Full GEO (AI citations, llms.txt, entities)
  • Full AEO (snippets, PAA, voice search)
  • One unified AI visibility report
Get Bundle Pricing

View standalone AEO packages →

Save 20%

Bundle SEO + GEO — One Strategy, One Team, One Bill

Already investing in SEO? Add GEO at 20% off. The work overlaps, so you save — and get both Google rankings and AI recommendations from the same team.

Foundation Bundle

SEO Starter + GEO Starter
$879/mo
$998/mo standalone
Save $119/mo
Combined setup: $399 one-time
  • Full SEO package (rankings, content, links, GBP)
  • Full GEO package (AI monitoring, citations, lists)
  • One strategy call covers both
  • One dedicated specialist
  • Combined monthly report
Get Bundle Pricing
BEST VALUE

Growth Bundle

SEO Growth + GEO Growth
$2,199/mo
$2,498/mo standalone
Save $299/mo
Combined setup: $399 one-time
  • Full SEO package (rankings, content, links, GBP)
  • Full GEO package (AI monitoring, citations, lists)
  • One strategy call covers both
  • One dedicated specialist
  • Combined monthly report
Get Bundle Pricing

Domination Bundle

SEO Domination + GEO Domination
$4,499/mo
$4,998/mo standalone
Save $499/mo
Combined setup: $499 one-time
  • Full SEO package (rankings, content, links, GBP)
  • Full GEO package (AI monitoring, citations, lists)
  • One strategy call covers both
  • One dedicated specialist
  • Combined monthly report
Get Bundle Pricing

Need a custom bundle? Multi-location or enterprise clients get a tailored package with setup fees waived.

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FAQ

Common Questions About GEO

How is GEO different from the SEO you already offer?+
SEO gets you ranked on Google's traditional search results. GEO gets you recommended by AI assistants like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google's AI Overviews. They use different signals — GEO focuses on authority signals, structured data, citation frequency, and review sentiment. Many businesses need both, and they complement each other. We offer GEO as a standalone service or as an add-on to any SEO package.
Can I add GEO to my existing SEO plan?+
Yes. GEO works best alongside traditional SEO because many of the authority signals overlap. If you're already on one of our SEO packages, we can add GEO services at any tier. Contact us and we'll build a combined package.
How long until I see results from GEO?+
Most clients see initial visibility improvements within 90 days. Significant citation frequency increases typically occur by month 6. GEO is a long-term strategy that compounds — the longer you invest, the stronger your AI recommendations become.
Which AI platforms does GEO target?+
We optimize for ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews (formerly SGE), Perplexity, Google Gemini, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot. The specific platforms monitored depend on your plan tier.
Can you guarantee my business will be recommended by ChatGPT?+
No — and any agency that guarantees specific AI recommendations is being dishonest. What we guarantee is a data-driven strategy that systematically builds every signal AI models use to decide which businesses to recommend. Our process is based on how these models actually work, not guesswork.
Is GEO only for tech companies?+
Not at all. GEO is especially powerful for local service businesses — landscapers, roofers, contractors, restaurants, salons, medical practices. These are exactly the businesses people ask AI about: 'Who's the best landscaper near me?' If you serve local customers, GEO is built for you.

Ready To Be The Business AI Recommends?

Get a free AI Visibility Audit and see exactly where you stand — and where your competitors are winning.