AEO Services
Five things AI answer engines
actually need from your business.
Schema markup, citation repair, answer-ready content, review velocity, and Google Business Profile optimization — the complete service stack included in Growth and Scale plans.
AEO included in Growth ($1,497/mo) and Scale ($2,997/mo). No setup fees. No contracts.
What AEO services include
Five things that put you
in AI answers.
AEO isn't one thing. It's a set of actions across your website, directories, reviews, and content that together tell AI systems your business is the right answer.
Schema Markup Implementation
AI systems read structured data, not just page text. We implement LocalBusiness, Service, FAQPage, Review, and BreadcrumbList schema — the machine-readable signals that tell AI exactly what your business is, what you offer, where you operate, and what your customers say. Most local businesses have none of this.
- LocalBusiness schema — name, address, phone, hours, service area
- Service schema — each service described for AI extraction
- FAQPage schema — common questions formatted for direct AI pull
- Review schema — aggregate rating data
- BreadcrumbList schema — site structure AI can navigate
Citation Consistency Audit and Repair
AI cross-references your business across dozens of sources. If your name, address, and phone aren't identical everywhere, AI systems get confused — and recommend someone more consistent. One address formatted two different ways is enough to drop you from recommendations.
- Google Business Profile, Yelp, BBB, Angi, Thumbtack, HomeAdvisor
- Industry directories (Avvo, Justia, FindLaw; Healthgrades for healthcare)
- Apple Maps, Bing Places, Facebook
- Your own website contact and location pages
Answer-Ready Content Restructuring
AI extracts short, specific answers to specific questions. Long paragraphs don't get pulled. We restructure your existing content and add new sections to be AI-extractable — FAQ sections with 40–60 word answers, comparison tables, and service descriptions that match how people actually ask questions.
- FAQ sections in question-answer format
- "What is..." and "How does..." headers matching natural language queries
- Comparison tables for side-by-side AI reference
- Service descriptions: what you do, where, and for whom
Review Velocity Program
AI ranks businesses with strong review profiles higher in recommendations. Our automated review generation system sends timed text and email requests after every completed job. One HVAC client went from 18 reviews to 94 in 90 days. Reviews feed both traditional SEO (Google Maps ranking) and AEO (AI recommendation frequency) simultaneously.
- Automated review request by text and email after each job
- Timed follow-up sequences that maximize response rate
- Review sentiment monitoring
- Negative review response protocol
Google Business Profile Optimization
Your GBP is the primary data source AI uses for local business recommendations. An unoptimized GBP is an invisible business — to both traditional search and AI.
- Category selection (primary + secondary)
- Services and products sections with descriptions
- Q&A section pre-populated with AI-extractable answers
- Photo and post freshness signals
- Review response (activity signals AI weights)
Pricing
AEO is included, not an add-on.
No setup fees. No contracts. Cancel any time.
Starter
$497/mo
Build your AEO foundation.
- Google Business Profile optimization
- Automated review generation
- GBP Q&A pre-population
- Monthly performance report
Growth
$1,497/mo
Full AEO implementation.
- 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
Results timeline
What to expect and when
AEO is measurable. Here's what we track and report monthly alongside your SEO and ad performance.
| Metric | When to Expect Movement |
|---|---|
| Schema fully implemented | Within first 2 weeks |
| Citation inconsistencies resolved | Within first 30 days |
| Review count increase | 15–30 new reviews in first 30 days |
| AI recommendation appearances | Measurable at 60–90 days |
| GBP views and calls from AI-assisted searches | Month 2 onward |
The window is open now
Most of your competitors aren't doing this yet.
Only 2 Charlotte marketing agencies mention AEO. Nationally, most agencies are still focused on traditional SEO. The businesses that optimize for AI recommendations now will be the ones AI recommends when the market catches up. That window won't be open in 12–18 months.
AEO by industry
The signals are the same. The application differs.
HVAC & Home Services
Homeowners asking AI for emergency recommendations respond to review volume and availability signals. 94 reviews in 90 days measurably increases AI recommendation frequency.
See HVAC marketing →Chiropractors
Voice assistant queries for "best chiropractor near me" heavily weight review count and GBP completeness. Schema for services and insurance coverage is the differentiator.
See Chiropractors marketing →Law Firms
Potential clients asking AI what to do after an accident get recommended firms with educational content, clear practice area descriptions, and high citation authority.
See Law marketing →FAQ: AEO Services
Do I need AEO if I already do SEO?
Yes. SEO targets the 42% of searches that still result in clicks. AEO targets the 58% that end with an AI-generated answer. Both channels are necessary, and our Growth and Scale plans include both.
How do I know if AI recommends my business right now?
Search your service category in ChatGPT and Google AI Overview. If you don't appear, AEO work needs to happen. We check this on the free strategy call — no charge, no obligation.
How long does it take to see AEO results?
Schema and citation work shows effects within 30–60 days. Content-based AEO builds over 3–6 months as AI systems crawl and re-index your site.
Is this different from what other agencies call "AI SEO"?
Yes. Most agencies calling it "AI SEO" mean using AI tools to write content faster. AEO is optimizing for AI answer engines — ChatGPT, Google AI Overview, Perplexity — as the primary output channel. Different problem, different solution.
Is AEO just for Google?
No. We optimize for ChatGPT, Google AI Overview, Perplexity, Siri, Alexa, and Microsoft Copilot. Each has slightly different signal weights, and we build for all of them.