Right now, people in your area are searching for your services on Google — and your competitors are showing up first. CiteIQ shows you exactly where you stand, who's ranking above you, and gives you a step-by-step action plan to change it.
* Based on published research on AI search behavior patterns. Individual market results vary.
Here's what happens when a homeowner's AC breaks on a Saturday and they search "best HVAC company near Rocky Mount" on Google — they see a Local Pack of three businesses and click the first one. If you're not in that list, you're invisible. CiteIQ tells you why and what to fix.
Traditional SEO optimizes for a shrinking channel — ranking on a results page that fewer people even open now that AI gives them a direct answer instead. Most SEO agencies still haven't adapted: they charge $1,500–$7,500/month, lock you into a 6-12 month contract, and take 3-6 months before you see any movement — all chasing rankings on a page that's steadily losing clicks to AI. CiteIQ is built for the channel that's growing: it gets you a visibility score in 48 hours, and if you'd rather not lift a finger, CiteIQ Pro gets it all fixed for you in 5-7 days, no contract, for less than one month of a typical retainer.
| What you get | Typical SEO Agency | CiteIQ |
|---|---|---|
| What channel it targets | Google search results page — a channel losing share to AI answers every year | ✓ AI answer engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews) — the fastest-growing way people find local businesses |
| Local visibility audit (GBP, directories, search presence) | ✓ Usually bundled, rarely scored clearly | ✓ Plain-English score in 48 hrs |
| AI search visibility (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI) | ✗ Rarely offered — most agencies haven't caught up | ✓ Core to the product |
| Directory listing fixes & GBP optimization | ✓ Included in retainer | ✓ CiteIQ Pro ($499 one-time) — done for you, no retainer |
| Order intake & fulfillment tracking | Manual account manager | ✓ Automated intake, tracked start to finish |
| Keyword research & content strategy | ✓ Core offering | ✓ CiteIQ Content Boost ($349) — 3 local landing pages, not a full strategy engagement |
| Ongoing content, month after month | $1,500–$7,500/mo retainer, generic keyword-volume content | ✓ CiteIQ Content Engine ($129/mo) — 1-2 pages/month, targeted to your real audit/monitoring gaps, cancel anytime |
| Link building / off-page authority | ✓ Core offering | ✗ Not included |
| Time to first result | 3-6 months typical | 48 hours (audit) — 5-7 days (fixed) |
| Contract | 6-12 month minimum, typical | None — cancel any time |
| Pricing | $1,500–$7,500/mo | $0 audit · $149 single audit · $499 done-for-you · $99/mo monitoring |
Typical agency pricing based on published 2025-2026 industry benchmarks ($1,500–$7,500/mo range). CiteIQ isn't a full-service SEO replacement — it's a focused local + AI visibility product. Need keyword strategy, content, or link building too? A hybrid approach (CiteIQ for local/AI visibility + a specialist for content/links) often costs less than a single full-service retainer.
We run 10 real AI searches in your specific market — the questions your actual customers are typing right now. Then we send you a full report showing what AI said, who it recommended, and where you showed up (or didn't).
We run the audit, score your visibility, and hand you a clear action plan with every fix spelled out. You make the changes on your own schedule — no tech skills needed. Then we re-check every week so you can see exactly what is moving.
Give us your business name, type, and city. We run 10 AI searches in your market and send you a full report showing exactly what AI says — who it recommends and who it ignores. Takes you 60 seconds to request. Report arrives in 48 hours.
Your audit gives you a ranked list of exactly what's missing — with direct links to claim every directory listing, step-by-step GBP optimization instructions, and a competitor breakdown. You take the action plan and run with it.
Every week we re-run the searches and send you a plain-English update: how many times you appeared, which competitors are showing up, what changed since last week. No dashboards to learn. Just a clear report in your inbox so you always know where you stand.
Tell us your business type and what worries you most about being found online. Watch a simulated AI answer render live, just like a real ChatGPT or Perplexity search — including who shows up instead of you.
Your free report costs nothing and shows you exactly where you stand. Most businesses are surprised by what they see — then it's an easy decision.
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