SEO & GEO

SEO & GEO: get found on Google and recommended by AI

The way people search is changing. Your customers still use Google, but they're also asking ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google's AI Overviews for recommendations. We help Columbia, Kansas City, St. Louis and Missouri businesses show up in both: traditional search results and AI-generated answers.

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What is SEO?

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the work of helping your website rank higher in Google and Bing for the searches your customers make. It covers everything from technical performance and site structure to content, keywords, links and reviews. Good SEO brings in steady, high-intent traffic month after month without paying for every click.

What is GEO?

Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is the newer discipline of making your business visible in AI-generated answers. When someone asks ChatGPT "Who's the best web designer in Columbia, MO?" or Google's AI Overview summarizes "top-rated HVAC companies in Kansas City," GEO is what helps your business get mentioned, cited and linked.

AI tools build their answers from information they can find and trust across the web. GEO makes sure that information about your business is clear, accurate, consistent and easy for AI systems to understand and quote.

Our SEO services

  • Keyword research focused on the services and cities that drive revenue
  • Technical SEO: site speed, Core Web Vitals, mobile usability, indexing and crawl fixes
  • On-page optimization: titles, headings, internal links and content improvements
  • Content strategy: service pages, location pages and helpful blog content
  • Local SEO: Google Business Profile, citations and reviews (learn more)
  • Link building through local partnerships, directories and genuine mentions

Our GEO services

  • AI visibility check: we ask the major AI tools about your business and industry to see whether, and how, you're mentioned
  • Answer-first content: clear, factual pages and FAQs written so AI tools can easily pull out and quote the answer
  • Structured data: detailed schema markup that spells out who you are, what you offer and where you work
  • Entity consistency: matching name, address, phone, services and descriptions across your website, Google, social profiles and directories
  • Authority and trust signals: reviews, credentials, expertise and mentions on reputable local and industry sites
  • AI crawler access: making sure your site is open to the bots that power AI search, with clean, fast pages they can read
  • Ongoing monitoring of how AI assistants describe and recommend your business over time

Why SEO and GEO work best together

GEO doesn't replace SEO; it builds on it. AI tools lean heavily on the same signals that search engines value: well-organized, trustworthy websites with genuinely helpful content and a strong reputation. That's why we treat them as one strategy. The work that lifts your Google rankings also makes you more likely to be recommended in AI answers, and vice versa.

Honest expectations

Nobody can guarantee a #1 ranking or a mention in every AI answer, and anyone who promises that should be avoided. AI search in particular is new and changing quickly. What we promise is transparent, guideline-friendly work, plain-English reporting and a focus on what matters to your business: more calls, leads and customers.

Every project includes

The foundation behind every site we build

Mobile-first, every time

More than half of local searches happen on a phone. Every site we build is designed for small screens first, then scaled up, so it looks sharp and works smoothly on any device.

Fast loading

Slow sites lose customers and rank lower. We hand-tune images, code and hosting so pages load quickly, even on rural cell service along I-70.

SEO & GEO built in

Clean structure, page titles, schema markup and clear, answer-first content help you rank on Google and get cited by AI tools like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews.

Accessible to everyone

We follow WCAG accessibility guidelines for color contrast, keyboard navigation and screen readers. It's the right thing to do, and it's good for business.

Easy for you to update

Change hours, add photos, post specials or publish a blog without calling a developer. We'll show you how, and we're here if you get stuck.

Clear calls to action

Every page is planned around what you want visitors to do next, whether that's call, book, buy, get directions or request a quote.

FAQ

SEO & GEO: frequently asked questions

What's the difference between SEO and GEO?

SEO helps your website rank in traditional search results on Google and Bing. GEO helps your business get mentioned and cited in AI-generated answers from tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Copilot and Google AI Overviews. They share the same foundation, so we handle them together.

Do people really use AI to find local businesses?

Increasingly, yes. Many people now ask AI assistants for recommendations, comparisons and how-to answers, and Google shows AI Overviews at the top of many searches. Being part of those answers puts your business in front of customers right as they're deciding.

How do you measure GEO results?

We regularly check how major AI tools respond to questions about your business and industry, track referral traffic from AI platforms in your analytics, and monitor branded search and lead volume. You'll get a clear summary each month.

How long does SEO take to work?

Technical fixes and Google Business Profile improvements can show results within weeks. Competitive rankings, especially in markets like Kansas City and St. Louis, typically take several months of consistent work.

Let's build something that works for your business.

Tell us a little about your project and we'll get back to you within one business day with honest advice and a clear, flat-rate quote.