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11 Best Done-For-You AEO & AI Search Agencies (2026)

Arielle Phoenix Arielle Phoenix 18 min read
TL;DR
  • – This guide covers the 11 best done-for-you AEO and AI search agencies that actually execute campaigns for clients, not just audit or advise
  • – Every agency on this list runs full GEO, content authority, entity optimisation, LLM citation tracking, or digital PR as a managed service
  • – Metronyx AI stands out for combining technical auditing with hands-on citation engineering and AI visibility tracking at an accessible price point
  • – Pricing ranges from $2K/mo for accessible retainers up to $100K+/mo for enterprise-level full-stack engagements
  • – The best fit depends on your budget, industry vertical, and whether you need pure AEO specialisation or full-service growth marketing with GEO built in

Why This List Exists

The AEO landscape is maturing fast. More brands are asking how to show up in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and Claude – but most don’t have the in-house expertise to run a full generative engine optimisation strategy. They need agencies that actually execute, not just hand over a strategy deck and wish them luck.

This guide covers 11 agencies that run done-for-you AEO and AI search campaigns. Each one is independently verified with real clients, real methodologies, and real pricing signals. We arranged them from the most specialised AEO pioneers down to full-service organic growth agencies that include GEO as a core service. If you’re trying to understand what AI search optimisation actually involves, start there first. If you already know you need an agency to run it for you, keep reading.

# Agency Category Location Starting Price
1First Page SageAEO PioneerSan Francisco, CA$2K-$20K/mo
2West OperatorsPositioning-FirstSan Francisco, CACustom
3Metronyx AIAI-First Full-Stack AEORemote (Global)From $2K/mo
4MinuttiaB2B SaaS GEORemote (Europe/US)From $4K/mo
5Single GrainFull-Stack GEORemote (US)Custom enterprise
6RevenueZenPipeline-FocusedRemote (US)From $5K/mo
7Omniscient DigitalB2B Content + GEOAustin, TXFrom $10K/mo
8Notebook AgencyTrust & EntityToronto, CanadaCustom
9GreenBanana SEOSEO + AEO PioneerBoston, MACustom
10AmsiveEnterprise AEONew York, NYCustom enterprise
11Siege MediaGEO + Digital PRSan Diego, CA$2K-$100K+/mo

1. First Page Sage – AEO Pioneer

First Page Sage AEO agency homepage showing their SEO and AI lead generation services with enterprise client logos

Category: AEO Pioneer | Location: San Francisco, CA | Pricing: $2K-$20K/mo, custom enterprise

Best for: Enterprise B2B, SaaS, and tech brands wanting thought leadership-led GEO

Notable clients: Salesforce, Microsoft, Verizon, US Bank, Okta, NerdWallet, Cadence

First Page Sage literally invented Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) as a discipline. Founded in 2009, they were the first agency to offer AEO services in 2023 while competitors were still debating whether ChatGPT mattered. Their authority content architecture is built around making clients the definitive source in their category – producing expert-level thought leadership that AI engines cite because it genuinely reads like it was written by industry insiders. Their quarterly GEO research is well-known in the industry and their AI Visibility Score of 9.4 ranks among the highest. With a 94% client retention rate and clients including Microsoft, Salesforce, and Verizon, they have a strong track record with enterprise clients.

Pros
  • – Early GEO methodology – long track record in the space
  • – AI Visibility Score 9.4 – ranks well in independent assessments
  • – 94% client retention rate across 15+ years
  • – Clients include Salesforce, Microsoft, Verizon, NerdWallet
  • – Quarterly GEO research published and industry-cited
Cons
  • – Premium pricing – built for enterprise budgets
  • – Not ideal for early-stage or SMB companies
  • – Slower to onboard than specialist boutiques
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Pro Tip

First Page Sage is the right fit if you’re an enterprise brand with a $10K+ monthly budget and want the agency that literally wrote the book on GEO. Their thought leadership approach works best for brands that already have subject matter expertise to draw from.

2. West Operators – Positioning-First AEO

West Operators agency homepage with their messaging and growth positioning service for B2B companies

Category: Positioning-First | Location: San Francisco, CA | Pricing: Custom, contact for pricing

Best for: Growth-stage B2B companies that need to clarify their positioning AND build AI visibility simultaneously

Notable clients: NBC, Verizon, U.S. Bank (as cited in industry rankings)

West Operators takes a distinctly different approach to answer engine optimisation: they start with positioning before touching a single schema tag or content brief. Led by a 2x IPO CMO, their thesis is that muddy product positioning produces muddy AI visibility – because AI engines synthesise recommendations based on differentiation, not just keywords. Before any optimisation work begins, they map why customers actually choose you over competitors, what claims you can credibly make, and how to translate that into structures AI engines trust. For growth-stage B2B brands that have never nailed their messaging, this embedded operator model often produces faster AI citation wins than pure-play SEO shops.

Pros
  • – Only agency combining product marketing expertise with GEO execution
  • – Led by a 2x IPO CMO – rare business-level strategic depth
  • – Fixes positioning before optimising – addresses root cause issues
  • – Embedded operator model vs. traditional agency retainer
  • – Particularly effective for “why choose us” AI answer formats
Cons
  • – Small boutique – limited bandwidth for large accounts
  • – Non-transparent pricing requires direct outreach
  • – Less suited for pure technical AEO or schema work

3. Metronyx AI – Full-Stack AI Search Optimisation, Fully Automated

Category: AI-First Full-Stack AEO | Location: Remote (Global) | Pricing: From $2K/mo, custom retainers available

Best for: Brands of any size that want a fully automated, AI-first AEO partner covering auditing, citation engineering, content optimisation, entity architecture, and ongoing AI visibility tracking – without wasting month one on busywork

Metronyx AI is built differently from every other agency on this list. While most agencies spend the first 4-6 weeks on onboarding calls, intake forms, and strategy decks, Metronyx’s entire onboarding process is automated. Within hours of signing up, their systems have already crawled your site, checked your brand’s visibility across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews, mapped your entity architecture, and generated a prioritised action plan. No questionnaires. No “discovery phase.” Execution starts immediately.

The full service covers everything: complete AI search audits, technical AEO implementation (schema, llms.txt, crawler configuration), citation engineering across all major AI platforms, content optimisation for AI retrieval signals, entity building, digital PR for authority signals, and continuous AI visibility monitoring. The free AI citation checker lets you see where you stand before spending anything. And the Metronyx AEO Playbook lays out the full methodology publicly – no black box tactics.

What makes Metronyx truly AI-first isn’t just the service offering – it’s the operating model. The automation layer means lower overhead, faster turnaround, and more budget going toward actual execution instead of project management. For brands that have been burned by agencies charging premium rates for month one “onboarding” that produces nothing but a PDF, this is a fundamentally different experience.

Pros
  • – Fully automated onboarding – execution starts in hours, not weeks
  • – Full-stack AEO: audits, technical implementation, citation engineering, content, entity building, digital PR
  • – AI visibility tracking across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, and AI Overviews
  • – Transparent pricing from $2K/mo – no hidden fees or discovery calls required
  • – Full methodology published publicly – you know exactly what you’re getting
Cons
  • – AI-first model may not suit brands that prefer high-touch, relationship-driven agencies
  • – Does not offer paid media or traditional SEO as standalone services
  • – Newer brand – building case study portfolio
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4. Minuttia – B2B SaaS GEO Specialist

Minuttia B2B SaaS GEO agency homepage showing their AI search dominance service

Category: B2B SaaS GEO | Location: Remote (Europe/US) | Pricing: From $4K/mo, custom retainers

Best for: B2B SaaS and tech companies with $10M+ ARR wanting to dominate category, comparison, and brand queries in AI search

Notable clients: Enterprise SaaS and tech brands (case studies on site)

Minuttia ranks well in independent GEO agency comparisons for B2B SaaS. Their adaptive content marketing playbook is explicitly tuned for the evolving AI search market, combining GEO strategy, human and AI content creation, Digital PR, and proprietary AI visibility tracking tools. Their free AEO Report is one of the best lead gen plays in the agency space and positions them as a thought leader. For SaaS teams that need to win category, comparison (“X vs Y”), and best-of queries in ChatGPT and Perplexity, Minuttia’s approach to category creation and content systems is strong. Starting at $4K/mo, they’re one of one of the more accessible GEO specialists for growth-stage companies.

Pros
  • – Ranks well in independent GEO agency comparisons
  • – Proprietary AI visibility tracking tools (not relying on third-party only)
  • – Starts at $4K/mo – accessible for growth-stage SaaS
  • – Best-in-class for category, comparison, and best-of AI queries
  • – Free AEO Report shows expertise before you spend a penny
Cons
  • – Better fit for established brands ($10M+ ARR) than early-stage
  • – Less focused on enterprise scale vs. boutique growth
  • – Custom pricing requires a discovery call to quote

5. Single Grain – Full-Stack GEO Agency

Single Grain agency homepage promoting their generative engine optimization services for AI visibility

Category: Full-Stack GEO | Location: Remote (US) | Pricing: Custom, enterprise investment level

Best for: Growth-stage B2B SaaS, fintech, and e-commerce brands wanting multi-channel GEO + content + paid media

Notable clients: Amazon, Uber, Salesforce, LinkedIn

Single Grain (led by Eric Siu of Leveling Up) offers one of a complete GEO stack for a full-service agency. Their SEVO (Search Everywhere Optimisation) methodology combines GEO content and knowledge assets, technical GEO and schema, digital PR and authority building, local and brand presence, UX/conversion optimisation, and custom GEO dashboards – all engineered to win inside ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Gemini, Perplexity, and Copilot. The breadth of services means you can consolidate paid, organic, and AI search under one roof, which reduces the coordination overhead agencies often dread. Best for brands that have outgrown boutique specialists and need execution at scale.

Pros
  • – Full-stack: GEO + content + paid + CRO under one roof
  • – SEVO methodology covers ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Copilot
  • – Digital PR + authority building included (not bolt-on)
  • – Custom GEO dashboards with citation, traffic, and revenue tracking
  • – Strong track record in SaaS, fintech, and e-commerce verticals
Cons
  • – Enterprise-level investment – not SMB-friendly
  • – Breadth can mean GEO is one pillar among many, not the sole focus
  • – Less specialised than pure-play AEO boutiques

6. RevenueZen – Pipeline-Focused GEO

RevenueZen agency homepage showing their pipeline-focused SEO and GEO services for B2B brands

Category: Pipeline-Focused | Location: Remote (US) | Pricing: From $5K/mo, avg $4K-$25K/mo

Best for: Seed-Series A B2B brands that want AI visibility tied directly to CRM pipeline and closed revenue

Notable clients: StockIQ (500%+ organic leads), Lightyear (10x traffic), 300+ B2B clients

RevenueZen is the agency for companies who are tired of hearing “your brand appeared in X% of AI responses” and want to know what that actually means for pipeline. Founded by former SaaS sales and marketing leaders, their fractional growth team model ties every GEO optimisation back to CRM-tracked leads, SQLs, and attributed revenue – not vanity AI mention counts. Their GEO systems focus on commercial intent queries (the searches that indicate buying intent, not research), and their SME interview-led content approach produces material that actually gets cited by LLMs. With 28 Clutch reviews and a 5-star rating, they’re ideal for earlier-stage brands that need strategic infrastructure without a full internal team.

Pros
  • – Revenue-tied reporting – GEO connected to closed deals, not vanity metrics
  • – Commercial intent query focus (buyer-ready, not informational)
  • – SME interview-led content – higher citation rates by LLMs
  • – Fractional model provides senior capacity at startup-friendly pricing
  • – 28 Clutch reviews, 5-star rated with 300+ B2B clients
Cons
  • – Fractional model means less execution volume than full-service agencies
  • – Published case studies lean toward financial and professional services
  • – Less deep on technical AEO and schema vs. content-led approaches

7. Omniscient Digital – B2B Content + GEO

Omniscient Digital agency homepage showing their SEO, GEO, and content services for B2B software companies

Category: B2B Content + GEO | Location: Austin, TX | Pricing: From $10K/mo

Best for: Series B+ B2B SaaS teams building category authority through editorial content and GEO

Notable clients: Hotjar, Jasper, Tremendous, Lumen5, ActiveCampaign

Omniscient Digital built its reputation on a simple thesis: editorial quality at scale beats keyword-stuffed volume every time. Founded in 2019 in Austin, their content reads like a credible industry publication – exactly the kind of source AI engines are trained to favour and cite. They’ve expanded into GEO by applying the same rigour to AI retrieval signals: topic mapping to revenue opportunities, semantic SEO architecture, and distribution systems that turn content into category authority. Ranked #6 in First Page Sage’s independent B2B SaaS GEO rankings, they’re particularly strong for SaaS brands trying to win category and integration intent queries. The $10K/mo floor means this is a Series B+ play.

Pros
  • – Editorial content quality that LLMs naturally cite and reference
  • – Deep B2B SaaS specialisation – understands software buyer journeys
  • – Clients include Hotjar, Jasper, Tremendous, ActiveCampaign
  • – Strong SEO + GEO integration – no trade-off between channels
  • – Data-driven content-to-revenue mapping
Cons
  • – $10K/mo minimum – among the higher-entry boutiques
  • – Slower cadence: quality focus means deliberate output pacing
  • – Less focused on off-site PR and citation building than some competitors

8. Notebook Agency – Trust and Entity AEO

Notebook Agency homepage showing their results-driven organic and AI search growth services

Category: Trust & Entity | Location: Toronto, Canada | Pricing: Custom, not publicly listed

Best for: Mid-market and enterprise B2B/tech brands with complex sites needing LLM narrative control

Notable clients: Enterprise B2B and tech (case studies on site)

Notebook Agency stands out for their proprietary Trust Alignment Framework (TAF) – a structured approach to LLM narrative control. Built around a centralised Truth Notebook (a client-validated source of truth for pricing, integrations, compliance, ICP fit, and differentiators), their system ensures LLMs represent your brand accurately and consistently. The Trust Score tracks discrepancies between how LLMs describe your brand and how you’d describe yourself. For enterprise brands where AI hallucinations about product capabilities or pricing create sales friction, this level of entity and narrative control is uniquely valuable. Founded by Steve Toth, a respected SEO strategist.

Pros
  • – Trust Alignment Framework – industry-unique LLM narrative control system
  • – Truth Notebook ensures accuracy of AI brand representation
  • – Trust Score provides measurable gap analysis between LLM output and reality
  • – Strong technical SEO + AEO + local SEO + CRO combined offering
  • – Governance-ready – suitable for enterprise compliance requirements
Cons
  • – Non-transparent pricing – requires consultation
  • – Higher fit for established brands than early-stage companies
  • – TAF waitlist – availability may be limited

9. GreenBanana SEO – Done-For-You GEO Implementation

GreenBanana SEO agency homepage explaining their generative engine optimization services and GEO visibility audit

Category: SEO + AEO Pioneer | Location: Boston, MA | Pricing: Custom, contact for GEO packages

Best for: SMB to mid-market brands wanting done-for-you implementation (not just strategy) across SEO, GEO, and paid

Notable clients: National and regional brands across retail, B2B, and services

GreenBanana SEO has been doing SEO since 2009 and made a full pivot into GEO – and critically, they are explicitly done-for-you, not just strategy and recommendations. They ship actual page builds, schema deployments, FAQ blocks, definition sections, comparison tables and structured data – fully built, ready to publish. Their GEO methodology combines technical crawl reliability, entity and AEO trust signals, answer-ready content architecture, and authority/citation building in a 180-day phased roadmap. The GEO Visibility Audit (weeks 1-4) gives agencies a competitive citation map before any major commitment, which is ideal for clients who’ve been burned by vague strategy decks with no execution.

Pros
  • – Done-for-you implementation: ships page builds, schema, structured data
  • – Covers ChatGPT, Gemini, AI Overviews, Claude, Perplexity
  • – 15+ years SEO history – not an AI-era rebrand
  • – 180-day phased GEO roadmap with clear deliverables per phase
  • – Full-stack: also offers PPC, CTV, social, email, web design
Cons
  • – Less specialised than pure-play AEO boutiques
  • – Non-transparent pricing
  • – Breadth of services can dilute AEO focus for some clients

10. Amsive – Enterprise AEO

Amsive agency homepage showing their pioneering SEO and AEO solutions for enterprise brands

Category: Enterprise AEO | Location: New York, NY | Pricing: Custom enterprise, performance marketing retainers

Best for: Healthcare, financial services, e-commerce, and Fortune 500 brands needing data-led enterprise AEO

Notable clients: Fortune 50 and enterprise brands (healthcare, finance, e-commerce verticals)

Amsive (formerly Path Interactive) is the enterprise AEO agency led by well-known SEO strategist Lily Ray, VP of SEO Strategy & Research and a frequently cited expert on E-E-A-T, algorithm updates, and AI search globally. Their AEO approach is partnerships-backed – they partner with Profound for AI visibility tracking and integrate AEO into a full performance marketing stack including paid media, analytics, creative, and direct marketing. For enterprise brands in regulated industries (healthcare, financial services) where E-E-A-T signals matter most for both Google and AI citations, Amsive’s combination of technical depth and thought leadership creates a solid authority-building programme.

Pros
  • – Led by Lily Ray – well-known SEO strategist and speaker
  • – E-E-A-T expertise directly relevant to AEO citation authority
  • – Profound partnership for enterprise-grade AI visibility tracking
  • – Full performance marketing stack beyond just organic
  • – Proven track record in healthcare and financial services verticals
Cons
  • – Enterprise pricing – not suited to SMB or growth-stage budgets
  • – Full-service breadth can mean AEO isn’t always the lead service
  • – Slower to adopt newer boutique-led AEO innovations

11. Siege Media – GEO + Digital PR

Siege Media agency homepage promoting their SEO, GEO, content marketing and PR services

Category: GEO + Digital PR | Location: San Diego, CA / Remote | Pricing: Retainers $2K-$100K+/mo, projects from $5K

Best for: SaaS, B2B tech, e-commerce, and finance brands wanting full-service SEO + GEO + PR with proven revenue attribution

Notable clients: Canva, HubSpot, TechCrunch, Intuit, Smartsheet ($148M in annual client traffic value)

Siege Media has been driving organic growth since 2012 – but their GEO pivot is more sophisticated than most. Their AI Overviews Impact Report and AI search trend research make them a notable voice in the GEO space, not just a rebrand. Their value proposition is measurable: they report $148M+ in annual client traffic value generated and tie content directly to revenue impact, not just rankings or AI citations. The combination of SEO, GEO, content marketing, digital PR, and graphic design under one roof means they can build the kind of authoritative, cited content setup that makes AI engines confident in recommending a brand. With the broadest client size range in this list (from $2K/mo to $100K+), they serve everyone from growth-stage SaaS to Fortune 500.

Pros
  • – $148M+ in annual client traffic value – proven at scale
  • – Full-stack: SEO, GEO, content, digital PR, design in one team
  • – AI Overviews research positions them as genuine GEO thought leaders
  • – Wide price range: accessible from $2K/mo to enterprise
  • – Trusted by Canva, HubSpot, Intuit, Smartsheet
Cons
  • – Content-heavy approach – less technical AEO and schema work
  • – Longer onboarding than SaaS-focused boutiques
  • – Digital PR requires longer time horizons to show results

Quick Comparison Matrix

Agency Best Fit Technical GEO Content AEO Transparent Pricing Price Tier Notable Clients
First Page SageEnterpriseYesYesYes$$$$Salesforce, Verizon
West OperatorsGrowth B2BYesYesNoCustomNBC, US Bank
Metronyx AIAll sizesYesYesYes$$Automated onboarding
MinuttiaB2B SaaSYesYesYes$$$SaaS/tech brands
Single GrainMulti-channelYesYesYes$$$$Amazon, Uber
RevenueZenSeed-Series AYesYesYes$$$StockIQ, Lightyear
Omniscient Dig.B2B SaaSYesYesYes$$$$Hotjar, Jasper
Notebook AgencyEnterprise B2BYesYesNoCustomTech/SaaS enterprise
GreenBanana SEOSMB-Mid MarketYesYesYes$$$Nat’l/regional brands
AmsiveEnterpriseYesYesNoCustomFortune 50
Siege MediaSaaS/e-comYesYesYes$$-$$$$Canva, HubSpot

Price tier key: $ = under $3K/mo | $$ = $3-8K | $$$ = $8-20K | $$$$ = $20K+

How to Choose the Right AEO Agency

Picking the right agency comes down to three factors: your budget, your vertical, and whether you need pure AEO specialisation or a full-service partner.

If you’re an enterprise brand ($20K+/mo budget): First Page Sage, Amsive, or Single Grain give you the deepest execution and the biggest client logos. First Page Sage is the pure-play AEO leader, Amsive brings E-E-A-T authority in regulated industries, and Single Grain covers everything from paid to GEO under one roof.

If you’re a B2B SaaS company ($4K-$15K/mo): Minuttia and Omniscient Digital are your top picks. Minuttia is the GEO specialist for SaaS, while Omniscient produces editorial content that LLMs naturally cite.

If you’re early-stage or want to start small: Metronyx AI’s free audit gives you a baseline and their fully automated onboarding means you’re not paying for weeks of intake meetings. RevenueZen’s fractional model also works well for earlier-stage companies.

If you need positioning work first: West Operators is the only agency on this list that fixes your product messaging before optimising for AI engines. If AI keeps describing your brand incorrectly, the problem might be positioning, not SEO.

If you want done-for-you implementation: GreenBanana SEO ships actual page builds, schema deployments, and structured data. Siege Media builds full content ecosystems including design and digital PR. Both deliver finished work, not just recommendations.

Before committing to any agency, run your brand through a quick AI search readiness scorecard to understand where your gaps actually are. Then use the 50-step AEO checklist to determine which tasks you can handle internally vs. what needs agency support. The right agency fills your specific gaps – they don’t rebuild everything from scratch.

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Final Verdict

The AEO agency landscape in 2026 is split between pure-play GEO specialists and full-service agencies adding AI search to their stack. Both models work, but the right choice depends on your starting point.

If you’re just starting to explore AI search optimisation, begin with a free citation check and an AI search audit. If you already know your gaps and need execution, pick the agency whose specialisation matches your biggest weakness. And if you want to understand the strategic landscape before picking a partner, read the State of AI Search in 2026 and the AI Search Market Share report for context on where the industry is heading.

Frequently Asked Questions

A traditional SEO agency optimises for Google’s organic search results (blue links). An AEO (Answer Engine Optimisation) agency optimises for AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. AEO agencies focus on citation engineering, entity architecture, LLM-friendly content structures, and AI visibility tracking – skills that most SEO agencies haven’t developed yet. Many agencies on this list do both, but their AEO methodology goes well beyond traditional keyword targeting.

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Arielle Phoenix
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Arielle Phoenix

AI Search Optimization at Metronyx AI

Founder of Metronyx AI and creator of AEO God Mode. Arielle has been deep in AI Search Optimization since the beginning, building the tools and strategies that help businesses become the source AI engines cite.

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