2 in 5 people now search using AI.
Is your business part of the answer?
Google still drives the majority of website traffic. But AI search is catching up fast — and most businesses are invisible to it. We build SEO systems that rank you in Google and get you cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. Not one or the other. Both.
This is probably why you're here
You don't rank for the keywords your customers search
You've published content but Google doesn't care. Competitors own page 1 while you're stuck on page 4 — or nowhere. Every day you're not ranking, those customers go to someone else.
Your entire lead flow depends on paid ads
Turn off the ads, the leads stop. You're renting traffic instead of owning it. Every click costs money, and there's zero compounding — you start from zero every month.
AI search is growing and your business is invisible to it
When someone asks ChatGPT or Perplexity about your industry, your competitors get mentioned and you don't. 40% of searches now happen through AI — that's a growing share of your market you can't reach.
Your 'SEO agency' sends you a PDF every month and nothing changes
You're paying for SEO but all you get is a traffic report. No strategy, no new content, no technical fixes. Rankings haven't moved in months. You're paying for reporting, not results.
Sound familiar? Let's fix it.
Talk to UsWhat we actually deliver
Our SEO isn't a checklist. It's a compounding system — every piece feeds the next, and the whole thing gets stronger over time.
Keyword strategy backed by live data
We use DataForSEO to pull real-time search volumes, keyword difficulty scores, CPC data, and competitor rankings. You'll know exactly which keywords to target, in what order, and why — no guesswork, no gut feelings, just data.
Technical SEO that search engines actually reward
Sitemap, robots.txt, JSON-LD structured data, proper heading hierarchy, Core Web Vitals optimization, mobile performance, crawl error fixes. The invisible foundation that makes everything else work.
Content that ranks and converts
Blog posts, service pages, and pillar content designed around hub-spoke topic clusters. Every piece targets a specific keyword, links to your service pages, and moves readers toward booking a conversation. Not content for content's sake — content with a job to do.
Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)
Structured data, entity building, answer-formatted content, and citation-ready writing. This is how you show up when someone asks ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Google AI Overviews about your industry. We're one of the first agencies to build this as a dedicated practice.
Backlink strategy that builds real authority
Directory submissions, digital PR, guest content, and link-earning assets. We build your domain authority systematically — 10 real links from relevant sites beat 1,000 spam links.
Local SEO for your service area
Google Business Profile optimization, NAP consistency, local directory submissions, review generation strategy, and location pages. If you serve a geographic area, local SEO is the fastest path to qualified leads.
The CYA SEO Engine: how it works
Not a one-size-fits-all SEO package. A system designed around your specific market, built on real data, and connected to everything else in your growth engine.
Audit & baseline
We crawl your site with DataForSEO's OnPage API, pull your current rankings, analyze your backlink profile, and benchmark against the competitors who rank where you want to rank. You get a clear diagnosis — not a 50-page PDF, but a specific list of what's broken and what to fix first.
Keyword strategy & content plan
We pull live search volumes, keyword difficulty scores, and SERP features for your industry. Then we build a prioritized content calendar — starting with low-difficulty, high-impact keywords (the quick wins) and working toward harder targets. Every keyword has a specific piece of content mapped to it.
Technical foundation
We fix what's blocking you: sitemap, structured data, heading hierarchy, page speed, mobile optimization, crawl errors, and indexing issues. This alone can unlock rankings for content you've already published.
Content production
4-12 optimized articles per month, each targeting a specific keyword with proper internal linking, answer-formatted paragraphs for AEO, and CTAs that drive business outcomes. Written for humans first, optimized for search second.
Authority building
Strategic backlink campaigns, directory submissions, digital PR, and content assets designed to earn links naturally. We focus on quality and relevance — links from sites that actually matter in your industry.
Track, report, iterate
Weekly SERP tracking via DataForSEO, monthly traffic and ranking reports, and quarterly strategy adjustments. We show you exactly what moved, why it moved, and what we're doing next. No mystery, no black boxes.
CYA Engine vs. the alternatives
Not all SEO is the same. Here's how the CYA Engine approach compares to what most businesses experience.
| CYA Engine | Traditional Agency | DIY / Freelance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search optimization | Google + AI search engines (AEO) | Google only | Google only (basic) |
| Content strategy | Data-driven, keyword-mapped content calendar | Generic blog posts | Ad-hoc, when you have time |
| Technical SEO | Structured data, schema, Core Web Vitals | Basic meta tags | Yoast plugin |
| Keyword research | Live data (DataForSEO API) | Monthly reports | Free tools with limited data |
| Connected to other channels | Integrated with ads, CRO, analytics | Siloed from other services | Not connected |
| Reporting | Weekly SERP tracking + live dashboard | Monthly PDF | Google Search Console (raw) |
| Timeline to results | Quick wins in 4-8 weeks, compounding | 6-12 months, unclear | Unknown |
Investment
No hidden fees. No long-term contracts. If we're not delivering value, you can leave — but our clients don't, because the results compound.
Growth
$2,500 - $5,000/mo
- ▸Technical SEO audit & fixes
- ▸Keyword research & content strategy
- ▸4-8 optimized blog posts per month
- ▸On-page optimization for existing pages
- ▸Weekly SERP tracking via DataForSEO
- ▸Google Business Profile optimization
- ▸Basic backlink building (directories + outreach)
- ▸Monthly strategy call + reporting
Authority
$5,000 - $10,000/mo
- ▸Everything in Growth, plus:
- ▸8-12+ blog posts per month
- ▸Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)
- ▸Full structured data & schema implementation
- ▸Aggressive backlink campaigns (PR + guest content)
- ▸Local SEO for multiple locations
- ▸Competitor monitoring & gap analysis
- ▸Content hub & topic cluster strategy
- ▸Bi-weekly strategy calls
Not sure which tier fits? Let's talk — no pressure, no pitch.
Talk to UsSEO doesn't work in isolation. Your website needs to convert the traffic SEO brings — that's CRO. Your ads data reveals which keywords have buyer intent — that's Analytics feeding SEO. Your content builds authority that makes ads cheaper — that's the feedback loop. In the CYA Engine, SEO is the long-term compounding force. Every month it runs, the returns grow. And because it's connected to everything else, those returns multiply across your entire system.
Frequently asked questions
What is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)?
AEO is the practice of optimizing your content to be cited by AI-powered search tools like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Perplexity. While traditional SEO focuses on ranking in blue links, AEO focuses on being the source that AI quotes when someone asks a question. It requires structured data, clear answer-formatted content, and strong entity signals. We're one of the first agencies to offer AEO as a dedicated service alongside SEO.
How long does it take to see SEO results?
Low-competition keywords: 4-8 weeks. Medium-competition: 3-6 months. High-competition: 6-12+ months. We start with the quickest wins so you see movement fast while building toward harder targets. Most clients see their first rankings within 60 days of starting content production.
How much does SEO cost per month?
Our engagements range from $2,500 to $10,000 per month depending on scope. The lower end covers technical SEO, content strategy, and 4-8 optimized posts per month. The higher end includes aggressive content production, backlink campaigns, AEO optimization, and multi-location local SEO. Every dollar goes to work that directly impacts rankings.
Do I need SEO if I'm already running paid ads?
Ads stop the moment you stop paying. SEO compounds — every piece of content continues generating traffic for years. The best strategy is both: ads for immediate leads while SEO builds your long-term organic pipeline. Most of our clients reduce their ad spend over time as organic traffic grows. One doesn't replace the other — they reinforce each other.
What's the difference between SEO and AEO?
SEO optimizes for Google's traditional results (blue links). AEO optimizes for AI answer engines — ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Claude. SEO focuses on backlinks and keywords. AEO focuses on structured data, entity building, and content AI can directly quote. We do both because they reinforce each other — strong SEO provides the authority that AEO needs, and AEO content performs well in traditional search too.
Will you work with my existing website or do I need a new one?
We work with existing websites. We'll audit your current site's technical SEO and optimize what's there. If your site has fundamental issues that limit SEO potential, we'll tell you — but we don't push rebuilds unless the ROI justifies it. Most sites have 80% of the problems we can fix without touching the design.
What makes CYA different from other SEO agencies?
Three things. First, we optimize for both Google AND AI search engines — most agencies only do one. Second, SEO isn't isolated here; it connects to your ads, CRO, analytics, and internal systems in the CYA Engine so every component makes the others stronger. Third, we use real-time data from DataForSEO to make decisions, not guesswork — live search volumes, keyword difficulty scores, and competitor tracking inform every piece of content we produce.
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No sales pitch. No contracts. No obligation. Just a real conversation about where your business is and what it would take to get it where you want it to be.
Whether you hire us or not, you'll walk away with a plan.