AI SEO — Get Found on ChatGPT, Perplexity & Google AI Overviews
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Traditional SEO ranks you on Google's blue links. AI SEO gets your business cited when someone asks ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Google's AI Overview to recommend a business like yours.
What Is AEO?
Answer Engine Optimisation — structuring your content so AI assistants like ChatGPT and Perplexity cite your business when answering questions relevant to your industry.
What Is GEO?
Generative Engine Optimisation — optimising for AI-generated search results including Google AI Overviews, ensuring your content appears in the AI-generated summaries at the top of search.
Why Local AI SEO Matters
When someone asks "best restaurant near me" or "top GMB agency in Lagos" to an AI, the businesses that appear are those whose profiles and web presence are structured for AI citation — not just traditional ranking.
Traditional SEO vs AI SEO
Most businesses are investing entirely in traditional Google rankings — and missing the fastest growing discovery channel: AI-powered search. Here's what separates the two approaches.
| Factor | Traditional SEO | AI SEO |
|---|---|---|
| Goal | Rank in blue links | Get cited by AI |
| Format | Keywords & backlinks | Structured answers |
| Platforms | Google, Bing | ChatGPT, Perplexity, AI Overviews |
| Growth | Established | Fastest growing |
| Competition | High | Low — most haven't started |
Why Now?
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Over 100 million people now use AI assistants for local business recommendations monthly
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Google AI Overviews now appear in over 40% of commercial searches
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Businesses cited by AI get 3–7x the trust signals of standard search results
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Most of your competitors haven't started — the window to dominate is open right now
Our AI SEO Services
AI Content Structuring
Rewrite and restructure your existing content to match AI citation patterns — clear Q&A format, entity-based writing, and speakable markup.
Schema Markup Implementation
Full structured data implementation — LocalBusiness, FAQPage, BreadcrumbList, Speakable, and Article schema — making your content machine-readable.
GMB + AI Signals Alignment
Your Google Business Profile and website content must tell a consistent, structured story. We align both so AI systems can confidently recommend your business.
Entity Authority Building
Establish your business as a trusted entity across AI knowledge graphs — citations, NAP consistency, and cross-platform authority signals.
AI Readiness Audit
Score your current content and profiles against AI citation criteria. We identify every gap and provide a prioritised fix list with implementation support.
Ongoing AI Monitoring
Track when and how AI tools mention your business. Monthly reports showing your AI citation rate, sentiment, and competitive position.
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