Your customers are asking AI who to call. Are you the answer?

Search has changed. A growing share of buyers now skip Google entirely and ask an AI assistant for a direct recommendation. AI doesn’t show ten results — it names three to five businesses. If yours isn’t one of them, that customer doesn’t know you exist.

Answer Engine Optimisation is the work of becoming the business AI recommends when your customers ask who to use. We combine it with SEO as one integrated service — because in 2026 you need to be strong in both places.

THE NUMBERS BEHIND AI SEARCH

Search has split in two. Most businesses don't know it yet.

Your customers still Google you. But a big and growing share now ask ChatGPT, Google’s AI, or Perplexity instead — and those tools don’t return a list of links. They recommend a handful of businesses by name and stop there. There is no page two. If you’re not in the answer, you’re invisible to that customer, and you’ll never know it.

37%

of consumers now start their searches with AI tools instead of Google

Eight Oh Two, 2026 AI and Search Behaviour Study

3–5

businesses named in a typical AI recommendation, no page two, no runner-up slot

Eight Oh Two, 2026

5×

higher conversion rate from AI-referred visitors compared to Google organic traffic

Exposure Ninja analysis, March 2026

78%

of businesses still have no AI visibility strategy — the early-mover window is still open

Loganix, 2026

Try it right now — with your own business

Open ChatGPT or Google's AI and type:

Ask a real buyer question for your business and see what comes back.

ChatGPT

You

“Who is the best [your service] in [your suburb]?”

Based on reviews and online presence, the leading options in [your suburb] are:

1. Competitor A — well-reviewed, strong local profile
2. Competitor B — frequently recommended for [service]

Your business does not appear in this result.

One of two things will happen. Your competitors are named and you are not — the problem is immediately visible. Or nobody credible shows up — the market is unclaimed and whoever establishes themselves first wins it. This is what AEO changes.

What is AEO?

What is Answer Engine Optimisation?

Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) — also called AI SEO — is the work of becoming the business an AI recommends when your customers ask who to use.

When someone asks ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Google’s AI for a recommendation, the AI gives a direct answer — typically two to four businesses by name. AEO is the work of making sure yours is one of them. It’s different from traditional SEO. SEO gets you ranked in Google’s blue links. AEO gets you cited in AI answers. The signals AI looks at are different: how often credible third-party sources mention you, how clearly your website explains what you do and where, and how well-documented your reputation is across the web.

Since early 2024, both types of search matter. Your customers use both. So we build both — as one strategy, not two separate services.

Traditional SEO vs AEO
SEO	AEO
Keyword targeting	Conversational queries
Blue link rankings	AI answer inclusion
Backlink building	Citation and entity signals
SERP visibility	AI-generated citations
Our Search Visibility service builds both →

Our process

How we build your AI visibility

AI recommendations are earned, not bought. The businesses that appear consistently in AI answers have done the groundwork across six areas. Here is what we build.

01

AI readiness audit

We assess how your business currently appears in AI-generated results — and map the exact gaps between where you are and where you need to be. Most businesses discover they’re being mentioned less than their competitors, or not at all, for the questions their customers are actually asking.

02

Buyer intent research

We research the real conversational queries your customers are typing into AI tools — not keyword lists, but actual questions. “Who is the best electrician in Penrith?” “Which plumber near me has the best reviews?” This research drives everything we build from here.

03

AI-ready content creation

We write structured, question-led content designed to be cited by AI platforms. This is different from standard blog writing. The content is built around how AI reads, parses, and quotes information — FAQ formats, direct answers, entity-clear language.

04

Schema and structured data

We implement the technical markup — FAQ schema, service schema, organisation schema — that tells AI platforms exactly what your business does, where it operates, and why it’s credible. This is foundational to being read and cited correctly.

05

Citation and ecosystem building

The strongest predictor of appearing in AI answers is how often credible third-party sources mention you. We build your presence on the review platforms, directories, best-of lists, and community sources that AI assistants draw from when they recommend businesses. For local businesses, this is where AI recommendations are won or lost.

06

Ongoing AI visibility tracking

We monitor how your business appears in AI tools against a fixed set of real buyer questions, and report the trend monthly. When something changes — in the AI platforms or in your results — you hear about it from us first, with a diagnosis and a plan.

One integrated service

AEO doesn't replace SEO. It completes it.

85% of AI users still cross-check on Google before making a decision (Eight Oh Two, 2026). That means ranking on Google is still essential — it’s just no longer the whole game.

SEO and AEO aren’t competing strategies. They’re two layers of the same goal: being found and recommended wherever your customers are looking. That’s why we don’t sell them separately. Our Search Visibility service covers both: the SEO and content work that keeps you ranked on Google, and the AEO work that gets you cited in AI answers. One integrated strategy. One team. One monthly report covering both.

Google Search

10 blue links
Keywords & rankings
SEO gets you here

AI Search

3–5 named businesses
Citations & entity signals
AEO gets you here

How long does AEO take to work?

The honest answer: AI visibility compounds. It starts slower than ads and ends somewhere ads cannot reach — because you own the result. Here is the typical timeline.

Weeks 1–7

Setup phase

Audit complete, quick technical fixes implemented, content and visibility strategy built and approved. You have a live dashboard showing your baseline — exactly where you stand before we change anything. No monthly fee during this phase; your retainer starts when production does.

Months 2–3

Early signals

Technical improvements visible. Quick-win content indexed and ranking. For local businesses, Google Business activity and review momentum begin lifting — often the first movement you feel in the phone ringing.

Months 3–6

The turn

First AI citations typically appear for local businesses in this window. Your name starting to show up when buyers ask AI assistants who to use. We track this against real buyer questions and report the trend monthly

Months 6–12

Compounding

AI visibility becomes a trend, not a one-off event. Topic clusters mature, competitive terms ranking. The asset is now yours — unlike ads, none of this disappears the day you stop paying for clicks.

Every business starts from a different place. Your audit tells us your specific starting point and what that means for your timeline.

Real searches. Real results.

This is what AI search looks like for Australian businesses

Real ChatGPT searches, run in August 2026. These businesses didn’t pay for ads — they earned their position through reviews, citations, and how they’re set up online.

Recommended #1 for

For Penrith, NSW, my top pick would be

Penrith City Plumbing Services

It currently has a 5.0⭐ rating with 458 reviews and is listed as a local Penrith plumbing business. Its website says it provides 24/7 emergency plumbing, same-day attendance and services including blocked drains, hot water, leak detection and gas fitting.

Other local options:

Shipways Plumbing Penrith — 4.9⭐, 265 reviews.
Ballard’s Plumbing Pty Ltd — 5.0⭐, 180 reviews.

Who is the best plumber in Penrith?

⭐5.0

⭐4.9

Penrith City Plumbing Services

⭐5.0
Plumber

open

Shipways Plumbing Penr…

⭐4.9
Plumber

open

AI
ChatGPT

Based on ratings and local presence, I’d put Penrith City Plumbing Services as my #1 pick — 5.0 stars from 452 reviews, operating 24/7.

⭐5.0
458 reviews

Penrith, NSW

Recommended #1 for

For Parramatta, my top pick would be

Sydney Electrical Contractors

Sydney Electrical Contractors — 5.0⭐ from 38 reviews and available 24/7, making them a strong local option for both general electrical work and urgent electrical services.

Other local options:

The Local Electrician Sydney Level 2 & Emergency Specialists — 4.9⭐, 485 reviews; excellent review volume and emergency coverage.
Tayar Electrical Services Pty Ltd — 5.0⭐, 97 reviews.

Which electrician would you recommend in Parramatta?

⭐5.0

Sydney Electrical Contractors

⭐5.0
Plumber

open

SBS Electrical Service

⭐5.0
Plumber

open

AI
ChatGPT

If you want one electrician to call first, go with League Electrical — 5.0 from 237 reviews, 24-hour service.

⭐5.0
38 reviews

Parramatta

Recommended #1 for

For Castle Hill, NSW, my top pick would be

Your Local Roofers

Your Local Roofers — 4.8⭐ from 586 reviews, located in Castle Hill. That’s a substantially larger review base than many of the other highly rated local roofers, which makes the rating more meaningful.

Other local options:

Kangaroo Roof Restoration The hills — 4.9⭐, 54 reviews; particularly worth considering for roof restoration.
Action Roofing Pty Ltd — 5.0⭐, 17 reviews; based in nearby Baulkham Hills.

Best roofing company in Castle Hill?

⭐4.8

⭐4.9

Your Local Roofers

⭐4.8
Roofing contractor

open

Kangaroo Roof Restorat…

⭐4.9
Roofing contractor

open

AI
ChatGPT

For Castle Hill, my first call would be Your Local Roofers — 4.8★ from 572 reviews, unusually strong for a local roofer.

⭐4.8
586 reviews

Castle Hill, NSW

Recommended #1 for

For Blacktown, my top pick would be

Globalrez Air Conditioning

Globalrez Air Conditioning — 4.9⭐ from 389 reviews, making it one of the strongest local options based on its combination of rating and review volume. It is an established air conditioning contractor servicing the Blacktown area.

Other local options:

AML Air Conditioning and Electrical PTY LTD — ⭐ 4.9/5 from 192 reviews; a strong option if you want an established installer with a large review history.
BSF Air Conditioning — ⭐ 5.0/5 from 91 reviews, based in nearby Seven Hills.

Who should I call for air conditioning installation in Blacktown?

⭐4.9

Globalrez Air Conditioning

⭐4.9
Air conditioning

open

AML Air Conditioning

⭐4.9
Air conditioning

open

AI
ChatGPT

Globalrez Air Conditioning would be my #1 — 4.9★ from 389 reviews, established ducted and split-system installer.

⭐4.9
389 reviews

Blacktown

Recommended #1 for

For Gold Coast QLD, my top pick would be

GC Pest Control Gold Coast

They currently have 5.0⭐ from around 1,800 reviews, which is an unusually strong combination of rating and review volume. An August 2026 ranking also puts them #1 among 50 Gold Coast pest controllers, based on Google rating, review volume and online presence.

Other local options:

The Pest and Termite Co – Pest Control Gold Coast & Brisbane — 5.0⭐, 212 reviews
Top Dog Pest Control & Property Inspections — 5.0⭐, 476 reviews

Best pest control service in Gold Coast QLD?

⭐5.0

GC Pest Control Gold Coast

⭐5.0
Pest Control

open

Richards Pest Control

⭐5.0
Pest Control

open

AI
ChatGPT

GC Pest Control Gold Coast tops the list — 5.0★ from 1,780 reviews, substantially more review volume than any local competitor.

⭐5.0
1800 reviews

Gold Coast QLD

Recommended #1 for

For Sydney’s western suburbs, my top pick would be

Star Home loans - Mortgage Broker Bella Vista - NSW

They currently have 5.0⭐ from about 335 reviews, making them one of the strongest combinations of rating and review volume in the Hills/Western Sydney area. A current 2026 ranking also places them #2 among 50 brokers in the Blacktown area.

Other local options:

h2o Loans Blacktown — 5.0⭐, 283 reviews
Mortgage Choice Parramatta | Luke Camilleri & Team — 5.0⭐, 197 reviews

Who is the best mortgage broker in Sydney’s western suburbs?

⭐5

⭐5.0

Star Home loans - Mortgage Broker Bella Vista - NSW

⭐5
Mortgage broker

open

Mortgage Choice Parram…

⭐5.0
Mortgage broker

open

AI
ChatGPT

The Mortgage Agency — Bella Vista is my top overall pick — perfect 5.0★ from 247 reviews, based in Western Sydney.

⭐5.0
335 reviews

Sydney's western suburbs

Recommended #1 for

For Melbourne, my top pick would be

With Accounting

They currently show 5.0⭐ from 581 reviews, which is a very strong combination of rating and review volume. They are Melbourne CBD-based and focused on accounting services.

Other local options:

Reliable Melbourne Accountants — 5.0⭐, 444 reviews; strong review history and convenient Port Melbourne location.
Y&S Accounting Melbourne — 4.8⭐, 628 reviews; one of the largest review volumes in the search.

Which accountant would you recommend for small business in Melbourne?

⭐5.0

⭐4.9

With Accounting

⭐5.0
Accountant

open

PND Accountants & Advi…

⭐4.9
Accountant

open

AI
ChatGPT

WITH ACCOUNTING would be my first call — 5.0 from 577 reviews, specialising in small-to-medium businesses.

⭐5.0
581 reviews

Melbourne

Recommended #1 for

For Brisbane, my top pick would be

Empire Legal - Conveyancing

It currently has 5.0⭐ from around 1,900 reviews, which is an unusually strong combination of rating and review volume. An independent 2026 Brisbane conveyancing comparison also ranks Empire Legal #1, highlighting its fixed-fee structure and Queensland property-law focus.

Other local options:

Keylaw Brisbane – Conveyancing — 4.9⭐ from ~1,700 reviews.
Spot On Conveyancing Brisbane — 4.9⭐ from ~1,200 reviews.

Best conveyancer in Brisbane for a first home buyer?

⭐5.0

Empire Legal - Conveyancing

⭐5.0
Conveyancer

open

MAP Lawyers | True QLD

⭐5.0
Conveyancer

open

AI
ChatGPT

Empire Legal — Conveyancing is my first choice — 5.0★ from 1,900+ reviews, ranked #1 in an independent 2026 Brisbane comparison.

⭐5.0
1900 reviews

Brisbane

Recommended #1 for

For North Sydney, my top pick would be

AGS Financial Group North Sydney

It has 4.9⭐ with 185 reviews, giving it a much stronger review base than most of the 5.0-rated firms nearby. Adviser Ratings currently lists Gavin Du Buisson Perrine at AGS with 4.97/5 from 144 reviews and Platinum status.

Other local options:

CA Financial Services Group — 4.9⭐, 86 reviews. Thomas Cotter has a 5.0/5 rating from 31 adviser reviews and specialises in financial planning and retirement advice.
Halcyon Wealth Advisers — 5.0⭐, 33 reviews; Hamish Pearce has 4.91/5 from 54 reviews.

Who is the top financial planner in North Sydney?

⭐4.9

AGS Financial Group North Sydney

⭐4.9
Financial planner

open

CA Financial Services …

⭐4.9
Financial planner

open

AI
ChatGPT

My pick: AGS Financial Group North Sydney — 4.9/5 from 183 reviews, unusually strong for a local financial planning firm.

⭐4.9
185 reviews

North Sydney

Recommended #1 for

For Cronulla, my top pick would be

Swell Physiotherapy and Pilates

Swell Physiotherapy and Pilates — 5.0⭐ from 104 reviews, giving it one of the strongest combinations of rating and review volume among Cronulla physiotherapy clinics.

Other local options:

Cronulla Point Physio — 5.0⭐, 39 reviews. Reviews particularly praise the personalised treatment and the knowledge of physiotherapist John.
Cronulla Physio Focus — 5.0⭐, 38 reviews; offers hands-on treatment and exercise-based rehabilitation.

Best physiotherapist in Cronulla?

⭐5.0

⭐4.9

Swell Physiotherapy and Pilates

⭐5.0
Physical therapist

open

Beachside Physiotherap…

⭐4.9
Physical therapist

open

AI
ChatGPT

I’d start with Cronulla Point Physio — John Daher has 25+ years of experience in musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation.

⭐5.0
104 reviews

Cronulla

Recommended #1 for

For Surry Hills, my top pick would be

Surry Hills Dental Centre

It currently has a 5.0⭐ rating with around 300 reviews, which is one of the strongest combinations of rating and review volume among Surry Hills dentists. It offers general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, emergency treatment and wisdom-tooth extractions.

Other local options:

Surry Hills Dentist Dr Laura Sutedja — 5.0⭐, 111 reviews; particularly appealing if you want a dentist known for a gentle, patient approach.
Surry Hills Dental Care — 4.9⭐, 155 reviews; another highly rated local option.

Which dentist would you recommend in Surry Hills?

⭐5.0

Surry Hills Dental Centre

⭐5.0
Dentist

open

Surry Hills Dentist Dr…

⭐5.0
Dentist

open

AI
ChatGPT

Surry Hills Dental Centre — my top pick. 5.0 from ~295 reviews, substantially more than many nearby practices.

⭐5.0
300 reviews

Surry Hills

Recommended #1 for

For Hawthorn, Melbourne, my top pick would be

Wellbeing Chiropractic Hawthorn

It has 4.8⭐ from around 200 reviews, giving it one of the strongest combinations of rating and review volume among Hawthorn clinics. Current local listings also show it as one of the area’s more established practices.

Other local options:

Sun Health Chiropractic — 4.8⭐, 120 reviews; another established Hawthorn option.
Aligned Chiropractor Hawthorn — 5.0⭐, 21 reviews; excellent rating, though with a smaller review base.

Best chiropractor in Hawthorn Melbourne?

⭐4.8

Wellbeing Chiropractic Hawthorn

⭐4.8
Chiropractor

open

Sun Health Chiropracti…

⭐4.8
Chiropractor

open

AI
ChatGPT

Wellbeing Chiropractic Hawthorn leads the list — 4.8/5 from 200+ reviews, same-day and Saturday appointments available.

⭐4.8
200 reviews

Hawthorn, Melbourne

Recommended #1 for

For Brisbane Northside, my top pick would be

Brisbane Tiling Service

Brisbane Tiling Service — 4.8⭐ from 72 reviews, based in Zillmere. It’s a good all-round option for residential tiling across Brisbane’s northside.

Other local options:

Northside Construction | Pool Tiles Installation Company Brisbane and Brisbane Tiling Services — 5.0⭐ from 30 reviews, Zillmere. Particularly worth considering for pool tiling and detailed tiling work. Independent rankings also place it among the top Chermside-area tilers.
MAS Tiling & flooring Brisbane — 5.0⭐ from 16 reviews, Zillmere.

Best tiler in Brisbane Northside?

⭐4.8

⭐5.0

Brisbane Tiling Service

⭐4.8
Tile contractor

open

Northside Construction…

⭐5.0
Tile contractor

open

AI
ChatGPT

Brisbane Tiling Service is my first call — 4.8★ from 70 reviews, strongest track record on the Northside.

⭐4.8
72 reviews

Brisbane Northside

Recommended #1 for

For Gold Coast, my top pick would be

Transforming Gardens Gold Coast Landscape

They currently have 4.9⭐ from 164 reviews, which is a strong combination of rating and review volume. They are based in Coombabah and focus on landscape design, garden transformations and ongoing garden maintenance.

Other local options:

Garden of Eden Garden Care — 4.9⭐ from 108 reviews; based in Benowa.
Maik Gardens — 5.0⭐ from 100 reviews; based in Broadbeach Waters.

Who is the best landscaper in the Gold Coast?

⭐4.9

Transforming Gardens Gold Coast Landscape

⭐4.9
Landscape designer

open

Brads Lifestyle Landsc…

⭐4.9
Landscape

open

AI
ChatGPT

Transforming Gardens Gold Coast Landscape tops the list — 4.9★ from 163 reviews, ranked #1 in a July 2026 independent comparison.

⭐4.9
164 reviews

Gold Coast

Recommended #1 for

For Castle Hill, my top pick would be

Esteem Constructions

Esteem Constructions — 4.8⭐ from 65 reviews, with a focus on home additions, extensions and renovations, making it a strong local option for residential renovation projects in Castle Hill.

Other local options:

Kuber Homes — 4.9⭐, 67 reviews; a strong local option for larger residential building projects.
Meadan Homes — 4.9⭐, 41 reviews; established Castle Hill builder.

Which builder would you recommend for home renovations in Castle Hill?

⭐4.8

⭐5.0

Esteem Constructions

⭐4.8
Home builder

open

iBuild Group Pty Ltd

⭐5.0
Construction company

open

AI
ChatGPT

My first call: Esteem Constructions — specifically focused on home additions, extensions and renovations, 4.8/5 from 65 reviews.

⭐4.8
65 reviews

Castle Hill

Recommended #1 for

For Parramatta, my top pick would be

Parramatta Vehicle Services

It currently has 4.9⭐ from 165 reviews, making it one of the strongest combinations of rating and review volume among local independent mechanics.

Other local options:

ZK Golden Sydney Auto Service — 4.8⭐, 125 reviews, North Parramatta.
R.W Brown Automotive — 4.7⭐, 203 reviews, Parramatta.

Best mechanic in Parramatta?

⭐4.9

⭐4.7

Parramatta Vehicle Services

⭐4.9
Auto repair shop

open

R.W Brown Automotive

⭐4.7
Auto repair shop

open

AI
ChatGPT

Parramatta Vehicle Services — my top pick. 4.9★ from 163 reviews with genuine local recommendations from Parramatta residents.

⭐4.9
165 reviews

Parramatta

Recommended #1 for

For Bondi, my top pick would be

Best Life Fitness

Best Life Fitness — 5.0⭐ from 89 reviews, offering personalised training and small-group sessions focused on strength, stability, cardio and functional fitness.

Other local options:

AGOGA — 4.9⭐, 181 reviews; excellent if you want functional movement, strength and athletic conditioning.
Fixate Fitness Bondi — 5.0⭐, 60 reviews; strong option for personalised fitness training.

Which personal trainer would you recommend in Bondi?

⭐5.0

Best Life Fitness

⭐5.0
Personal trainer

open

Best Life Fitness

⭐5.0
Personal trainer

open

AI
ChatGPT

My first choice: The Women’s Strength Coach Bondi — 5.0 from 78 reviews, specialising in women’s strength and body composition.

⭐5.0
89 reviews

Bondi

Recommended #1 for

For Broadbeach, Gold Coast, my top pick would be

Lotus Beauty Lounge

It currently has 4.9⭐ from around 180 reviews, making it one of the strongest dedicated beauty salons in Broadbeach.

Other local options:

AW Hair Studios – Broadbeach — 5.0⭐, 217 reviews; excellent if you want hair and beauty services together.
Garbo & Kelly Brows & Beauty — 4.9⭐, 513 reviews; particularly strong for brows and beauty treatments.

Best beauty salon in Broadbeach Gold Coast?

⭐4.9

Lotus Beauty Lounge

⭐4.9
Beauty salon

open

Garbo & Kelly Brows & …

⭐4.9
Eyebrow bar

open

AI
ChatGPT

My first choice for a proper all-round salon: Lotus Beauty Lounge — 4.9★ from 177 reviews, broad treatment menu.

⭐4.9
180 reviews

Broadbeach, Gold Coast

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What is the difference between AEO and traditional SEO?

Traditional SEO focuses on ranking your website in Google’s search results — the blue links. AEO focuses on appearing in the direct answers that AI tools like ChatGPT, Google’s AI Overviews, and Perplexity give when someone asks a conversational question. Both matter in 2026: 85% of AI users still cross-check on Google before deciding, so you need to be strong in both places. Our Search Visibility service builds both as one strategy.

How long does AEO take to show results?

The first technical and quick-win work is visible within a fortnight. For local businesses, the first AI citations typically start appearing in the three-to-six-month window after content and ecosystem work begins. AI visibility then compounds — appearing more consistently across more buyer questions over time. We report it as a rolling three-month trend, because single months can bounce and we won’t dress up noise as progress in either direction.

Will AEO become obsolete as AI platforms change?

The platforms change; the underlying signals don’t. AI consistently recommends businesses that are well-documented, well-reviewed, and well-mentioned across credible third-party sources. That principle has held through every major AI search development since 2023. It’s also why our strategy includes a quarterly refresh — when the landscape shifts, your plan shifts with it.

Can small or local businesses benefit from AEO?

Local businesses are often the biggest beneficiaries. Local markets are more winnable than national ones, and the AI ecosystem for local businesses — Google Business Profiles, local review platforms, directories, best-of lists — is well-established and responds well to consistent work. For local businesses, AI citations often appear faster than for national competitors. Our Local Visibility add-on is specifically built around this.

Which AI platforms does your AEO work target?

Our work is built to influence visibility across ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews (including the AI Mode rolling out in Australia), Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot, and Gemini. The optimisation principles overlap significantly across platforms — improvements to how you appear on one tend to lift your visibility on others, because they are all drawing from the same signals: credible third-party mentions, structured content, and entity clarity.

Do you guarantee AEO or AI ranking results?

No. Nobody controls ChatGPT or Google, and any agency guaranteeing specific AI rankings is either misinformed or misleading you. What we do guarantee is everything within our control: visible work every week, a baseline captured before we start, honest monthly measurement against it, and a straight answer when something isn’t working. Ask any agency that has guaranteed you rankings how that ended.

How is this different from the old SEO I was paying for?

Traditional SEO focused on ranking blue links — keyword targeting, backlink building, on-page optimisation. That work is still valuable and still part of what we do. AEO adds the layer traditional SEO never addressed: structuring your content and building your third-party presence so AI platforms can read, trust, and cite you. Over the last 18 months, a meaningful share of buying decisions have shifted to start with AI search. AEO is the response to that shift.

What does AEO cost?

AEO is included across all our Search Visibility packages — it’s not sold separately. Monthly plans start from $1,095 per month (ex GST) plus a one-time $1,500 setup fee. Full package details, inclusions, and pricing are on the Search Visibility Packages page.

Find out where you stand in AI search

In a free 30-minute AI Visibility Session, we open ChatGPT and search for your business live — using the exact questions your customers are asking right now. You see where you appear, where your competitors appear, and what it would take to change the result.

No slides. No pitch deck. Just a live search, honest feedback, and a clear picture of the opportunity.

No slides. No pitch deck. Just an honest look at where your business stands.

Your customers are asking AI who to call. Are you the answer?

THE NUMBERS BEHIND AI SEARCH

Search has split in two. Most businesses don't know it yet.

37%

3–5

5×

78%

Try it right now — with your own business

Open ChatGPT or Google's AI and type:

ChatGPT

What is AEO?

What is Answer Engine Optimisation?

Our process

How we build your AI visibility

01

AI readiness audit

02

Buyer intent research

03

AI-ready content creation

04

Schema and structured data

05

Citation and ecosystem building

06

Ongoing AI visibility tracking

One integrated service

AEO doesn't replace SEO. It completes it.

Google Search

AI Search

How long does AEO take to work?

Weeks 1–7

Setup phase

Months 2–3

Early signals

Months 3–6

The turn

Months 6–12

Compounding

Real searches. Real results.

This is what AI search looks like for Australian businesses

Penrith City Plumbing Services

Sydney Electrical Contractors

Your Local Roofers

Globalrez Air Conditioning

GC Pest Control Gold Coast

Star Home loans - Mortgage Broker Bella Vista - NSW

With Accounting

Empire Legal - Conveyancing

AGS Financial Group North Sydney

Swell Physiotherapy and Pilates

Surry Hills Dental Centre

Wellbeing Chiropractic Hawthorn

Brisbane Tiling Service

Transforming Gardens Gold Coast Landscape

Esteem Constructions

Parramatta Vehicle Services

Best Life Fitness

Lotus Beauty Lounge

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What is the difference between AEO and traditional SEO?

How long does AEO take to show results?

Will AEO become obsolete as AI platforms change?

Can small or local businesses benefit from AEO?

Which AI platforms does your AEO work target?

Do you guarantee AEO or AI ranking results?

How is this different from the old SEO I was paying for?

What does AEO cost?

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