Local Search & AI Discovery Agency

Get found on Google — and in ChatGPT's answers.

We fix the SEO, AEO, and GEO gaps that keep US local businesses invisible to high-intent customers searching right now.

No sales pitch • 48-hr turnaround • Manual expert review

Illustrative example of an AdCitrus audit summary for a fictional dental practice
Diagnostic preview Illustrative example

Summit Valley Dental (fictional)

Critical leaks

Search & AI Visibility Score

Rank: Sub-optimal in Local Pack

48/ 100

  • Problem: Not mentioned in ChatGPT local answers

    Zero entity citations found across conversational prompts

  • Warning: Missing LocalBusiness Schema

    Missing geo-coordinates & physician JSON-LD

  • Warning: Mobile Page Speed: 42/100

    Google Lighthouse flags heavy JavaScript blocking

  • Passing: Google Business Profile claimed

    Verified status confirmed; lacks geo-signal reinforcement

Example report • not a real client Priority #1

The Discovery Shift

How customers find local businesses has fundamentally changed.

More customers now ask AI assistants and read AI summaries before they ever click a search result. Businesses that rely only on traditional keywords are easy to miss.

Answers first

AI Engines Are Often the First Stop

More local searches now start with ChatGPT, Siri, Perplexity or Google's AI Overviews, before anyone scrolls through the traditional list of blue links.

Few get named

Competitors Dominate AI Answers

AI answers and the Google Maps 3-Pack name only a handful of local businesses. If your listings, reviews and schema don't line up, a competitor gets named instead.

Speed + structure

Slow & Unstructured Sites Fall Behind

Slow mobile pages lose visitors, and pages without clear structured data are harder for Google and AI systems to understand, trust and quote.

Core Capabilities

Three Pillars of Modern Local Discovery

Engineered specifically for dentists, lawyers, HVAC providers, med spas, and high-trust local service professionals.

Local SEO

Capture customers in your zip code searching on Google Search and Google Maps when their buying intent is highest.

Key deliverables

  • Google Business Profile geo-optimization & signal tuning
  • Local directory citations & NAP consistency cleanup
  • High-intent local service page structure & schema

Outcome: Maps 3-Pack Presence

AEO: Answer Engine Optimization

Structure your content so search algorithms choose your business as the definitive answer for common customer questions.

Key deliverables

  • Conversational Q&A JSON-LD schema implementation
  • "People Also Ask" featured snippet capture targeting
  • Entity authority & Knowledge Graph semantic alignment

Outcome: Position Zero Visibility

GEO: Generative Engine Optimization

Help ChatGPT, Perplexity and other AI search engines understand, cite and recommend your practice when people ask for top local providers.

Key deliverables

  • Citations and mentions on authoritative sites AI engines draw from
  • Multi-platform AI brand prompt testing (Perplexity, ChatGPT)
  • Structured digital footprint verification for AI crawlers

Outcome: Direct AI Recommendations

Execution Plan

Our 3-Step Process: Simple, Transparent, Accountable

No endless meetings or opaque technical jargon. Just clear engineering delivered with precision.

  1. Step 1: Audit

    We inspect your Google Maps ranking, AI engine citations, and technical code to map exact visibility leaks.

    Timeline: 48-Hour Turnaround

  2. Step 2: Fix

    We rebuild your schema, tune your local entities, speed up pages, and calibrate your presence for AI crawlers.

    Timeline: Week 1 & 2 Deployment

  3. Step 3: Grow

    Your business shows up in AI chat answers, Google Maps top 3-pack, and traditional local search results.

    Timeline: Sustained Ongoing Equity

Sample Audit Breakdown

What your Free Audit actually looks like

No generic automated PDF spam. You receive a prioritized, plain-English breakdown of what is holding your business back.

Illustrative example

Modern Smile Dental & MedSpa (fictional)

Target domain: modernsmile.example • Austin, TX

Audit status
Completed
Overall health
54 / 100
  • Critical

    ChatGPT & Perplexity Citations

    0 mentions when queried for "best cosmetic dentist near me" or "emergency tooth restoration Austin".

    Impact: High
  • Critical

    Technical Schema Architecture

    Missing MedicalBusiness and FAQPage JSON-LD schema on all cosmetic dental service pages.

    Impact: High
  • Warning

    Mobile Page Speed & Lighthouse

    Mobile performance scored 44/100; uncompressed hero images delaying First Contentful Paint by 3.2s.

    Impact: Medium
  • Passing

    Google Business Profile Health

    Verified profile with 48 active reviews; consistent physical address and operational phone number.

    Impact: Stable

What we'd fix first in Week 1:

Implement local JSON-LD entity schema, configure citation syndication across 40+ high-authority directories, and deploy lightweight image caching to double mobile page speed.

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Founder

Accountability First

Direct, personal attention to your growth

Hi, I'm Asad, founder of AdCitrus.

You will work directly with me — no account managers, no junior handoffs, and no outsourced ticket queues. Every audit, technical strategy, and schema deployment is handled with the personal care and precision your business deserves.

Founder & Principal Strategist • AdCitrus

Clear Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Transparent specifics on what we do, how we operate, and what to expect.

What is AEO and GEO, and why do they matter now?

Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) formats your website data into clean conversational structures so search engines select you as featured snippet answers. Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) ensures your practice is cited and recommended when consumers ask ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Google AI Overviews for recommendations. Together, they ensure you remain visible as traditional search habits migrate to AI.

How long does it take to see results from SEO and AI optimization?

Technical speed fixes and schema deployments are indexed by search bots within 2 to 4 weeks. Meaningful shifts in Google Maps rankings and AI chat recommendations typically solidify between 30 to 90 days as citations are synchronized across data aggregators.

Do you lock me into a long-term contract?

No long-term locks. We work on a straightforward month-to-month basis because we believe in earning your partnership continuously through transparent engineering and verified discovery metrics.

What does the free audit include?

You receive a manual check of your Google Maps standing, AI query citations across ChatGPT and Perplexity, mobile performance diagnostic, schema integrity test, and your top 3 highest-impact immediate fixes.

Who will I work with?

You work directly with Asad, ensuring fast response times, strategic clarity, and senior-level technical execution on every phase.

Get In The 3-Pack

See exactly why customers can't find you.

Enter your business details below. We'll run a manual SEO, AEO, and GEO analysis and send your custom breakdown in 48 hours.

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