TL;DR — SEO & AEO Services from iORSO
iORSO delivers SEO and AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) for Atlanta metro businesses. SEO gets your pages ranking on Google. AEO gets your business cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. We do both because 58–60% of Google searches now end without a click — ranking alone isn’t enough anymore. Every page we touch is quality-scored 0–100 through our Bridge platform, and we don’t publish anything below A-grade standards.
What SEO and AEO Actually Mean for Your Business
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is the work that gets your website onto page 1 of Google for the terms your customers search. It includes technical fixes (site speed, mobile usability, crawlability), content optimization (the right topics at the right depth), and authority building (backlinks, citations, domain strength).
AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) is the discipline that gets your business cited when someone asks ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Google’s AI Overview a question. AEO requires different content structures than traditional SEO — TL;DR boxes, FAQ schemas, quotable fact blocks, and 120–180 word sections that AI can extract independently.
Most agencies do one or the other. Most do neither well. We do both because they share 80% of the same foundation (good content, clean technical structure, real authority signals) but diverge on that critical last 20%.
HubSpot’s CMO Kipp Bodnar reported 15x growth in AI search traffic in one year (Q4 2025), with AI visitors converting at 5x the rate of traditional Google clicks. Ignoring AEO means leaving the fastest-growing search channel to your competitors.
How Our SEO & AEO Process Works
1. Audit & Score
We start with a full site audit using the Bridge platform — our proprietary WordPress management system. Every page gets scored 0–100 across readability, forbidden phrase usage, heading structure, passive voice, E-E-A-T signals, and AEO readiness. You see exactly where you stand with letter grades, not vague assessments.
2. Technical Foundation
Fix what’s broken first. Schema markup deployment (LocalBusiness, Service, FAQ, Article), site speed optimization, crawl error resolution, canonical tag cleanup, internal linking structure. This is the work most agencies skip because it’s invisible to clients — but it’s what Google and AI engines actually evaluate.
3. Content Optimization
Existing content gets upgraded: forbidden phrases removed, AEO structure added (TL;DR boxes, FAQ sections, quotable fact blocks), heading hierarchy fixed, internal links injected to real pages verified against your sitemap. New content is produced through our Content Engine — a 5-stage process (intake → draft → challenge → polish → export) that replicates how senior strategists produce content.
4. AEO Layer
This is what separates us from other Atlanta SEO agencies. We structure every page so AI engines can parse it: front-loaded answers (based on our analysis, most AI citations pull from the first third of content), FAQ blocks with standalone first-sentence answers, and content sections sized at 120–180 words for optimal AI extraction.
5. Measure & Prove
Monthly quality re-scoring via Bridge. GSC performance tracking. AI citation testing — we actually query ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini with your target terms and document where you appear. No guessing. No “trust us, it’s working.” Data.
What You Get
- Full site audit with page-by-page scoring and letter grades
- Technical SEO fixes (schema, speed, crawl, canonicals, internal links)
- Content optimization or creation with AEO structure
- Monthly quality re-scoring and performance reporting
- AI citation testing across ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews
- Dedicated strategist (not a rotating account manager)
Pricing
SEO & AEO packages start at $1,500/month for Atlanta metro businesses. Scope depends on site size, competitive landscape, and how much content needs work. We publish this number because hiding pricing signals something about an agency’s confidence in their own results.
AEO readiness audits start at $1,500 as a standalone engagement — you get a full site score, AI citation testing results, and a prioritized action plan whether or not you continue with us.
Who This Is For
iORSO’s SEO & AEO services work best for:
- Atlanta metro small-to-mid-size businesses (we serve 25 cities across the metro)
- Service businesses where local search drives leads (legal, medical, home services, professional services)
- Businesses that want measurable results, not monthly reports full of impressions and vanity metrics
- Companies that recognize AI search is growing and want to get ahead of it before competitors do
Not the right fit if you need pure social media marketing (see our social media management for that) or enterprise-scale multi-location management.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is iORSO different from other Atlanta SEO agencies?
Two things. First, we score every page 0–100 with a transparent quality system — you can see exactly what grade your content earns and why. Second, we’re the only Atlanta agency with a documented AEO methodology that optimizes for AI search citations, not just Google rankings. Most agencies are still optimizing for a search landscape that’s rapidly shrinking.
What is AEO and do I need it?
AEO stands for Answer Engine Optimization. It structures your content so AI systems (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews) can understand and cite your business. With the majority of Google searches now ending without a click, AEO is becoming essential for any business that relies on search visibility for leads.
How long does SEO take to work?
Technical fixes reflect in Google Search Console within 30–60 days. Content-driven ranking improvements typically show at 60–90 days. AEO results can appear faster — within 30 days — because AI engines re-index content more frequently than Google’s traditional crawler.
Can you show me results before I commit?
Yes. We offer a standalone AEO readiness audit that scores your site, tests AI citations, and delivers a prioritized action plan. You see exactly where you stand with no obligation to continue.
Do you work with businesses outside Atlanta?
Our SEO & AEO methodology works for any business, but our local SEO expertise is strongest in the Atlanta metro area where we serve 25 cities. For businesses outside Georgia, we evaluate fit on a case-by-case basis.
What’s included in the $1,500/month package?
Full technical SEO audit and fixes, content optimization with AEO structure, schema deployment, internal linking, monthly quality re-scoring, and AI citation testing. The exact scope depends on your site size and competitive landscape — we’ll scope it in the initial audit.
How do you track AI search performance?
We run monthly AI citation tests — querying ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews with your target terms and documenting where your business appears, what it says about you, and how you compare to competitors. This data feeds directly into our strategy adjustments.
Get Your Site Scored
Start with a free AEO mini-scan. We’ll score your site, test your AI visibility, and show you exactly where you’re ranking — and where you’re invisible.