Answer Engine Optimization Agency
Most agencies say AEO.
Few actually do it.
Boxi built AEO into the agency from day one. Schema, citations, review velocity, and answer-ready content — the full stack that gets your business recommended in ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and voice search.
No contracts · Charlotte, NC · Serving businesses across the US
Two types of AEO agencies
There's a real difference between
claiming AEO and doing it.
Most agencies added "AEO" to their services page in 2025. What they actually do is write more FAQ sections and call it AEO. That's not AEO.
Type 1: Agencies that mention AEO
- Added AEO to their services page
- Write FAQ sections and call it done
- Can't tell you which AI platforms recommended your business this month
- No schema audit, no citation repair, no review velocity system
- Report "AEO optimization" as a vague line item
Type 2: Agencies built for AEO
- Full schema stack: LocalBusiness, Service, FAQPage, Review, BreadcrumbList
- Citation audit and repair across 20+ directories
- Review velocity system — automated requests after every job
- Answer-ready content restructuring on existing pages
- Monthly reporting: AI mention frequency, GBP AI-assisted views, review count
Boxi is Type 2. We didn't add "AI" to an existing agency — we built the agency around AI.
What a Boxi AEO engagement includes
Five components. All included in Growth and Scale.
AEO isn't one tactic. It's a stack. Each component feeds the others — more reviews improve schema trust signals, better citations reinforce schema data, answer-ready content gives AI something to extract.
Schema Markup
LocalBusiness, Service, FAQPage, Review, and BreadcrumbList — implemented and tested across your site.
Citation Repair
Name, address, and phone audited and corrected across 20+ directories including GBP, Yelp, BBB, Angi, and industry-specific platforms.
Answer-Ready Content
Existing content restructured for AI extraction: FAQ format, comparison tables, service descriptions that answer specific questions.
Review Velocity
Automated review requests after every job. One Charlotte client: 18 reviews to 94 in 90 days.
GBP Optimization
Categories, services, Q&A, and activity signals — the primary data source AI uses for local recommendations.
Who this is for
If your customers find you by searching locally, AEO is relevant to you now.
HVAC, Plumbing & Home Services
Emergency service searches are moving to AI. The first recommended contractor gets the call. AI-assisted searches for "best HVAC company near me" are growing — review volume and schema are the signals that win.
See HVAC, marketing →Law Firms
Potential clients ask AI "what do I do after a car accident?" and get a recommended firm, not a search result. Educational content + citation authority + review volume = the recommended firm is yours.
See Law marketing →Chiropractors
Voice assistant queries for "best chiropractor near me" are replacing Google searches. GBP completeness, review count, and schema for services and insurance coverage determine who gets recommended.
See Chiropractors marketing →AEO pricing reality
Other agencies charge $4,000/mo for AEO alone.
Boxi includes it at $1,497.
45% of consumers now use AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity to find local businesses. AEO isn't optional anymore — it's a primary discovery channel. But most agencies treat it as an expensive add-on. Boxi includes the full AEO stack in every Growth plan because AI visibility shouldn't cost extra.
National agencies
$4,000+/mo
AEO as standalone add-on · yearly contract
Charlotte agencies
Call for pricing
AEO mentioned on services page · pricing hidden
Boxi Marketing
$1,497/mo
Full AEO stack included · month-to-month
Pricing
No contracts. No setup fees.
Start with what fits. Upgrade when you're ready.
Starter
$497/mo
GBP foundation and review generation.
- Google Business Profile optimization
- Automated review generation
- GBP Q&A pre-population
- Monthly report
Growth
$1,497/mo
Full AEO agency engagement.
- Everything in Starter
- Schema markup (all 5 types)
- Citation audit and repair
- Answer-ready content restructuring
Scale
$2,997/mo
AEO plus full marketing system.
- Everything in Growth
- Monthly AEO audit
- Custom schema implementation
- Dedicated account manager
FAQ: Answer Engine Optimization Agency
How do I know if I need an AEO agency?
Ask ChatGPT or Google AI Overview who the best [your service] is near [your city]. If you don't appear, you need AEO work. We check this free on the first call — 15 minutes, no obligation.
What does an AEO agency actually deliver?
Measurable outputs: schema implemented and tested, citation inconsistencies resolved, review count growth tracked, GBP AI-assisted view data reported monthly. Not vague optimization — specific changes with specific tracking.
How long until I see AEO results?
Schema and citations show effects in 30–60 days. Content-based AEO builds over 3–6 months. Review velocity is measurable from month one.
Is Boxi only for Charlotte businesses?
No. Our AEO services work for any local business in the US. Charlotte is our home base — we have deep local market knowledge that we apply nationally.
Can I start with just AEO and add other services later?
Yes. Starter covers GBP and review generation. Growth adds full AEO. Scale adds the full marketing system. Upgrade month to month, no contracts.
Why is Boxi's AEO so much cheaper than other agencies?
Most agencies bolt AEO onto an existing service stack and price it as a premium add-on — $4,000/month or more for AEO alone. Boxi was built around AI and AEO from day one, so it's part of our core infrastructure, not an aftermarket addition. That's why we include the full AEO stack in our $1,497/month Growth plan instead of charging extra.