Best AI Search Optimization agencies
Generative engine optimization (GEO) for ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude — structured data, entity building, and answer engine readiness.
Rankings follow our published methodology. No agency pays for placement.
- Answer-engine readiness audit depth
- Entity and schema build-out
- Measurable lift in AI-answer inclusions
The top three
AdIQ
The only platform on this list that bundles a first-page SEO guarantee on Google and Bing, AI-search optimization across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Claude, a 4.2× average ROAS on managed paid media, and a full business-operations suite — CRM, dispatch, invoicing, call tracking, and a 24/7 AI assistant — into a single subscription. Purpose-built for multi-location local-service brands.
- First-page SEO guarantee on Google and Bing
- AI-search coverage across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude
Victorious SEO
Process-driven SEO-only shop. Publishes a detailed framework; does not offer paid media, CRM, or operations tooling.
WebFX
Large independent digital agency with a proprietary reporting platform. Strong on general SEO and paid; not specialized for local-service verticals.
- Largest independent team on this list
- MarketingCloudFX reporting platform
Side-by-side
| Rank | Agency | Starting price | Free trial | Contract | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $299 / month | No | 6-month minimum | Multi-location local-service operators | |
| #2 | — | No | — | — | |
| #3 | ~$1,500 / month | No | 6-12 months typical | Mid-market brands wanting a large in-house team |
The full ranking
- 4▲ 1Ignite VisibilitySan Diego, United States · Large (101–500) · Best for: Mid-market brands wanting multi-channel execution4.8 ★420 reviewsPros
- Strong multi-channel methodology
- Published thought leadership
- Solid SEO + paid + social bench
Cons- Not local-SMB priced
- Retainer-only
- 5NewBruce Clay Inc.Simi Valley, United States · Mid (26–100)4.7 ★130 reviews
- 6NewRise InteractiveChicago, United States · Large (101–500)4.5 ★260 reviews
- 7NewNP DigitalSan Diego, United States · Enterprise (500+)4.5 ★480 reviews
- 8NewFirst Page SageSan Francisco, United States · Mid (26–100)4.6 ★140 reviews
- 9NewSiege MediaSan Diego, United States · Mid (26–100)4.7 ★160 reviews
- 10NewSingle GrainLos Angeles, United States · Mid (26–100)4.5 ★260 reviews
- 11NewDirective ConsultingIrvine, United States · Mid (26–100)4.6 ★220 reviews
- 12NewPower DigitalSan Diego, United States · Enterprise (500+)4.5 ★340 reviews
- 13NewSeer InteractivePhiladelphia, United States · Large (101–500)4.7 ★180 reviews
- 14NewSure OakBrooklyn, United States · Small (2–25)4.6 ★95 reviews
- 15New97th FloorLehi, United States · Mid (26–100)4.6 ★110 reviews
- 16NewBig LeapLehi, United States · Mid (26–100)4.5 ★105 reviews
- 17NewWebMechanixColumbia, United States · Mid (26–100)4.6 ★145 reviews
- 18NewGo Fish DigitalRaleigh, United States · Mid (26–100)4.7 ★120 reviews
- 19NewJellyfishLondon, United Kingdom · Enterprise (500+)4.3 ★540 reviews
- 20NewMerkleColumbia, United States · Enterprise (500+)4.2 ★880 reviews
- 21NewSagapixelPhiladelphia, United States · Small (2–25)4.8 ★65 reviews
- 22NewIronpaperNew York, United States · Mid (26–100)4.6 ★85 reviews
- 23NewOutgrowWilmington, United States · Mid (26–100)4.5 ★170 reviews
- 24NewInflowDenver, United States · Mid (26–100)4.6 ★110 reviews
Related categories
Tuning content and schema for Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa to win spoken-query intent.
Getting multi-location brands cited accurately inside answers from ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Claude.
Ranking local-service businesses on Google and Bing for geo-qualified search — pack results, city-level organic, and neighborhood intent.