SEO & AI Search

Rank on Google and get recommended by ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity.
SEO & AI search

Get found on Google and recommended by AI.

Your customers don't just Google anymore. They ask ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google's AI answers who to hire. We combine proven SEO with answer engine optimization (AEO) so you show up in both places.

  • Local SEO
  • Technical SEO
  • AI search (AEO)
  • Monthly reporting
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60 to 90 days
Typical time to meaningful ranking gains
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google

What is AI search optimization (AEO)?

Answer engine optimization (AEO) makes your business easy for AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google's AI Overviews to understand, trust and recommend. It builds on SEO with clear question-and-answer content, structured data, consistent business information across the web, and authority signals like reviews and mentions. We do both, so you rank in search results and get cited in AI answers.

  • CoversGoogle, Maps and AI search
  • ReportingMonthly
  • First gains60 to 90 days
  • ContractMonth-to-month

Signs you need SEO help.

If two or more of these sound familiar, you are leaving leads on the table. The good news: every one of them is fixable.

Competitors show up above you for the services you offer
You are invisible in Google Maps and the local 3-pack
AI tools do not mention you when asked for recommendations
Website traffic is flat or falling
You paid for SEO before and could not tell what you got
Your Google Business Profile is incomplete or out of date

Everything it takes to rank and get recommended.

Technical fixes, content and authority, prioritized by impact on leads.

SEO audit & strategy

We benchmark your visibility on Google and AI platforms and rank priorities by impact on leads.

Local SEO

Google Business Profile, local citations and a review strategy to win nearby searches.

On-page & technical

Site speed, indexing, schema markup, internal links and page structure.

Content & keywords

Pages and articles that answer the questions your buyers ask.

Answer engine optimization

FAQ content, structured data and brand signals that help AI tools cite you.

Links & authority

Earning the mentions and links that build trust with search engines.

Review strategy

A steady flow of fresh Google reviews, a top local ranking signal.

Monthly reporting

Rankings, traffic, leads and next steps.

More visibility, more calls, less guesswork.

  • Clear priorities ranked by impact on leads
  • Steady gains in rankings, map visibility and traffic
  • Content that answers buyer questions in search and AI
  • Clear monthly updates

A clear process from day one.

  1. 01

    Audit

    Benchmark your visibility on Google and AI platforms.

  2. 02

    Plan

    Priorities ranked by impact on leads.

  3. 03

    Optimize

    Technical fixes, content and local profile work.

  4. 04

    Expand

    New pages and authority building.

  5. 05

    Report

    Updates and next steps every month.

Why businesses choose Maze.

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One team, every channel
Strategy, design, development and content

SEO and AEO together

We optimize for how people search today, not five years ago.

Built on strong websites

As a website-first agency, we fix the technical foundation most SEO firms cannot touch.

Leads over rankings

Rankings are a means. Inquiries are the goal.

Frequently asked questions

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How long does SEO take to work?
SEO builds over time. Clients who pair a well-built website with our ongoing SEO service typically see meaningful ranking improvements within 60 to 90 days, with results compounding the longer the work continues.
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What is the difference between SEO and AEO?
SEO helps you rank in search results like Google's blue links and Maps. AEO (answer engine optimization) helps AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google's AI Overviews understand and recommend your business. They share a foundation, and we do both.
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How do I get my business recommended by ChatGPT?
AI tools favor businesses with clear, consistent information across the web, helpful question-and-answer content, structured data, strong reviews and credible mentions. Our AEO work targets each of those signals.
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Do you do local SEO for small businesses?
Yes. Local SEO is a core part of our work: Google Business Profile optimization, local citations, review strategy and location-focused content so you show up for near me searches.
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Can you guarantee first-place rankings?
No honest agency can. Google and AI platforms control their results. We focus on the work that consistently moves rankings and leads, and we report progress every month.
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Do I need a new website to do SEO?
Not always. Our audit shows whether your current site can rank. If technical issues are holding you back, we will tell you, and since we build websites too, we can fix them.
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How will I know SEO is working?
You get monthly reports covering rankings, organic traffic, map visibility and leads, plus what we are doing next.
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Do you require a long-term contract?
No. SEO retainers are month-to-month with a 14-day cancellation notice. Because SEO compounds, clients who commit 90 days or more see the best results.
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