I'm an Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) Expert helping businesses increase their visibility across AI-powered search platforms like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot.
Search is evolving faster than ever. People are no longer typing short keywords into Google, they're asking detailed questions to AI assistants and expecting instant answers. Businesses that adapt to this shift are becoming the brands AI recommends, while others are losing visibility despite having strong websites.
That's where I help.
I combine proven SEO strategies with modern AEO techniques to ensure your business is not only discoverable in traditional search engines but is also understood, trusted, and cited by today's answer engines.
My AEO services include:
✔ AI Visibility & Citation Audits
✔ Entity & Knowledge Graph Optimization
✔ Schema Markup & Structured Data
✔ Answer-Ready Content Strategy
✔ Technical SEO & Crawlability Improvements
✔ Topical Authority Development
✔ Reddit, Quora, LinkedIn & Digital PR Authority Building
✔ AI Citation Tracking & Ongoing Optimization
Unlike traditional SEO that focuses primarily on rankings, my approach is centered around making your brand the most credible answer when potential customers ask AI platforms for recommendations.
Whether you're a startup building authority or an established business preparing for the future of search, I can help you create the technical foundation, content strategy, and authority signals that AI platforms use to reference and recommend brands.
The future of search isn't just about ranking on Google—it's about becoming the answer. If you're ready to position your business for the AI-first era, I'd love to help.
Search Engine Optimization
Social Media Marketing
Internet Marketing
Google Ads
Facebook Ads Manager
Pay Per Click Advertising
Organic Traffic Growth
SEO Backlinking
SEO Keyword Research
Off-Page SEO
Google Search
Google AdSense
Digital Marketing
Google Ads Account Setup
PPC Campaign Setup & Management
Prashant C.
New Delhi, India
$29/hr
5.0
62 jobs
AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) Specialist | AI SEO, GEO, AIO, Technical SEO & Voice Search Expert
I help businesses rank inside AI-generated answers, not just on Google, but across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and every AI-powered search platform that is reshaping how people find information online.
I am an AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) Specialist with 5+ years of experience in AI SEO, GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), AIO (AI Overviews Optimization), Technical SEO, and Voice Search Optimization. My work is built around one goal: getting your content selected as the final answer by AI engines, featured snippets, and voice assistants.
Traditional SEO is no longer enough. AEO is the future, and I specialize in it.
🔥 Core Services
AEO – Answer Engine Optimization
AEO strategy development and full implementation
Answer Engine Optimization for Google, ChatGPT, Gemini & Perplexity
Featured Snippet ranking (Position #0)
Question-based keyword research and content structuring
Structured Q&A blocks optimized for AI extraction
FAQ and Schema markup for AEO
Voice Search Optimization
Zero-click search visibility
AI SEO & GEO – Generative Engine Optimization
AI SEO strategy for Google AI Overviews
GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) frameworks
AIO (AI Overviews Optimization)
Entity-based SEO for AI search environments
Semantic content architecture for LLMs
Rank on ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity & Bing AI
NLP and semantic optimization
Technical SEO
Full Technical SEO audits
Schema markup & structured data implementation (FAQ, Article, Organization, LocalBusiness, Service)
Core Web Vitals optimization (LCP, CLS, INP)
Crawlability and indexation optimization
Internal linking architecture
XML sitemap and robots.txt optimization
Canonical and redirect management
JavaScript SEO
Local SEO & Google Business Profile
Local SEO strategy for competitive markets
Google Business Profile optimization
GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) for local search
3-Pack ranking optimization
Local Schema implementation
NAP consistency and citation management
Service area page architecture
📈 My AEO Strategy
AEO is not just about keywords. It is about structuring your content so AI engines can extract, understand, and select it as the authoritative answer.
My AEO process includes:
Intent mapping and question-based keyword clustering
Direct answer formatting (paragraphs, lists, tables)
NLP and semantic optimization for AI readability
Structured data and Schema implementation
AI Overviews readiness audit
Competitor snippet and AEO gap analysis
Entity strengthening and knowledge graph optimization
Content restructuring for AI extraction
🎯 Platforms I Optimize For
Google Search & Google AI Overviews
ChatGPT Search
Gemini (Google)
Perplexity AI
Bing AI / Copilot
Voice Search (Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant)
💡 Why Work With Me?
Specialized in AEO, not a generalist offering AEO as a side service
Deep expertise in GEO, AI SEO, AIO, and Answer Engine Optimization
Clear strategy with measurable, transparent results
Fast communication and response time
Up to date with every AI search update from Google, OpenAI, and Perplexity
Focused on long-term AI visibility, not short-term tactics
📩 Let's Work Together
If you want your business to appear inside AI answers, not just ranked on page one, send me a message. I will audit your current AEO readiness and build a strategy that positions your brand as the answer AI engines choose.
AEO, Answer Engine Optimization, AEO Specialist, AI SEO, GEO, Generative Engine Optimization, AIO, AI Overviews Optimization, Featured Snippets, Voice Search Optimization, ChatGPT SEO, Gemini SEO, Perplexity SEO, Semantic SEO, NLP SEO, Entity SEO, Schema Markup, Structured Data, Technical SEO, Local SEO, Zero Click SEO, LLM SEO, AI Search Optimization.
SEO Audit
SEO Strategy
Local SEO
Off-Page SEO
Shopify SEO
Search Engine Optimization
SEO Keyword Research
All in One SEO
Organic Traffic Growth
WordPress
Search Engine Marketing
ChatGPT
Gemini
Claude
AI Platform
Generative AI
AI Content Creation
AI Content Writing
Jose David H.
Bogota, Colombia
$50/hr
4.9
470 jobs
I’m an SEO, AEO, GEO, and AI Search Optimization Specialist with more than 12 years of experience helping businesses improve their organic visibility, search engine rankings, and presence across AI-powered search platforms.
I develop data-driven SEO strategies designed to increase visibility on Google, Bing, ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, Claude, and other generative search engines. My approach helps brands become easier to discover, understand, cite, and recommend across both traditional search results and AI-generated answers.
My expertise includes Technical SEO, Answer Engine Optimization, Generative Engine Optimization, keyword research, search intent analysis, on-page SEO, content optimization, entity SEO, semantic SEO, structured data, schema markup, internal linking, topical authority, local SEO, competitor analysis, and website architecture.
I create and optimize service pages, location pages, FAQ sections, knowledge hubs, landing pages, and answer-focused content that clearly addresses the questions potential customers are searching for. Each strategy is built around relevant keywords, user intent, content quality, authority signals, and conversion opportunities.
Core Services
AI SEO & AEO Optimization
• AI SEO strategy development
• AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) implementation
• GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) frameworks
• AIO (AI Overviews Optimization)
• Structured Q&A for AI search engines
• Entity-based SEO optimization
Technical SEO
• Advanced Technical SEO audits
• Crawlability & indexation optimization
• Canonical and redirect management
• Core Web Vitals optimization
• Schema markup & structured data implementation
• XML sitemap & robots.txt configuration
Local SEO & Google Business Profile
• Local SEO strategy for competitive markets
• Google Business Profile optimization
• Local entity strengthening
• Service area SEO structure
• 3-Pack optimization
• Citation and authority building
SXO – Search Experience Optimization
• UX + SEO alignment
• Conversion-focused SEO
• Behavioral signal optimization
• Intent-driven content architecture
Technical SEO (Advanced & AI-Ready)
Technical SEO is the foundation of AI SEO, AEO, and GEO performance. Without strong Technical SEO, no AI Overviews optimization or Local SEO strategy can perform at scale.
My Technical SEO expertise includes:
• Full Technical SEO audits (crawlability, indexation, architecture)
• Log-based crawl analysis
• Core Web Vitals optimization (LCP, CLS, INP improvements)
• Schema markup implementation (FAQ, LocalBusiness, Organization, Product, Service, Article)
• Structured data validation for AI SEO and AEO
• Canonicalization strategy and duplicate content resolution
• Redirect mapping (301 / 302 / 404 fixes)
• Internal linking architecture engineering
• XML sitemap and robots.txt optimization
• JavaScript SEO analysis
• International SEO (hreflang implementation)
• Thin content & index bloat cleanup
• AI Overviews readiness optimization
I structure websites to improve:
• Crawl efficiency
• Indexation clarity
• Entity recognition
• Semantic relationships
• AI-readable content structure
My Technical SEO work ensures that your website is optimized not only for Google’s crawler, but also for AI systems interpreting structured data and contextual meaning.
Technical SEO + AI SEO + Schema = Long-term visibility stability.
Local SEO & Google Business Profile Optimization
Local SEO requires more than keywords. It requires structured entity authority and geographic relevance.
My Local SEO strategy integrates:
• Advanced Local SEO audits
• Google Business Profile optimization
• Local entity reinforcement
• Service-area page architecture
• GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) for local markets
• NAP consistency & citation management
• Local Schema implementation
• Review acquisition strategy
• 3-Pack ranking optimization
• Location-based internal linking
• City & service intent mapping
• Multi-location SEO frameworks
I optimize Google Business Profiles to strengthen:
• Primary category alignment
• Service relevance
• Local ranking signals
• Proximity & authority factors
• Engagement signals
Local SEO today must also integrate AI SEO and AEO strategies to ensure visibility in Google AI Overviews and generative search results for location-based queries.
When AI systems evaluate local businesses, they look for:
• Clear service definitions
• Strong entity signals
• Structured data consistency
• Local authority reinforcement
That is exactly what I build.
AI SEO, AEO & GEO Integration
Traditional SEO is no longer enough.
My AI SEO and AEO strategy ensures your website is optimized for:
• AI-generated summaries
• Featured snippets
• AI Overviews
• Generative search responses
• Conversational search queries
Through entity optimization, Schema markup, structured Q&A blocks, and semantic content architecture, I position brands for long-term visibility in AI-driven ecosystems.
SEO Keyword Research
Technical SEO
Local SEO
SEO Strategy
SEO Audit
On-Page SEO
Off-Page SEO
Keyword Research
SEO Setup & Configuration
Search Engine Optimization
Search Engine Optimization Report
SEO Localization
SEO Competitor Analysis
Content SEO
Web Development
Amit A.
Mohali, India
$5/hr
5.0
14 jobs
If you want your website to be the #1 cited source when users search on ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews, you are in the right place.
The search landscape has fundamentally changed. Today, ranking on page one isn't enough—you need to optimize for Generative AI engines to prevent your organic traffic from dropping. As a certified SEO, GEO, and AEO Expert with over 7 years of deep technical experience, I help startups, enterprise brands, and eCommerce stores transition seamlessly from traditional search to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).
I don’t just build backlinks and optimize keywords; I restructure your entire technical and semantic data footprint so that Large Language Models (LLMs) easily trust, synthesize, and cite your brand as the definitive answer.
🛠️ Core Services
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) & AI SEO
I build custom frameworks to increase your visibility inside AI-generated summaries. By optimizing for citation intent, information density, and source authority, I ensure your brand is directly recommended by conversational search agents like ChatGPT Search, Perplexity, and Gemini.
Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) & Voice Search
I optimize your content structure to target long-tail, conversational queries and Q&A formats. I align your brand’s content with the direct-answer algorithms that power smart assistants and modern AI search platforms.
Advanced Technical SEO & LLM Scraping Preparation
AI engines rely on impeccable site health to scrape your data efficiently. I conduct exhaustive technical audits to fix crawlability, indexing, and rendering issues. I specialize in optimizing site speed, Core Web Vitals, XML sitemaps, robots.txt, canonicalization, and seamless website migrations.
Advanced Schema Markup & Structured Data
The secret weapon of AI SEO is structured data. I implement custom, advanced JSON-LD schema markup (Product, Organization, FAQ, Article, LocalBusiness) to provide LLMs with clean, machine-readable data, making it effortless for them to extract and trust your facts.
On-Page & Semantic Content Optimization
Moving beyond basic keyword stuffing, I use semantic SEO principles and Entity-Based optimization. I improve your content’s contextual depth, utilize NLP (Natural Language Processing) strategies, map keyword clusters, and leverage platforms like Yoast and Rank Math to build ironclad topical authority.
Off-Page SEO, Digital PR & Brand Authority
AI engines cross-reference multiple web sources to verify facts. I execute white-hat link-building, guest posting, and digital outreach strategies that boost your Domain Authority, making your brand a high-trust entity that AI engines confidently cite.
Data Analytics & AI-Era Growth Tracking
Traditional rank tracking is dying. I set up advanced Google Analytics 4 (GA4) tracking, Google Search Console monitoring, and custom dashboards to measure impressions inside AI Overviews alongside traditional organic traffic, turning raw data into ROI-driven growth.
💎 Specialized Industry Expertise
eCommerce AI SEO: Product schema and catalog optimization for Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, and Amazon to win placements in AI product recommendations.
Local GEO & Local SEO: Optimizing Google My Business (GMB), local citations, and entity tracking so nearby users find you via voice and map search.
Video & YouTube SEO: Structured video optimization to capture video carousels inside generative search results.
🧰 Tools of the Trade
AI & Semantic Analysis: Surfer SEO, MarketMuse, Claude/ChatGPT prompt engineering for content modeling.
SEO Auditing & Crawling: Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz.
Performance & Tracking: Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Search Console, Google Tag Manager, PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix.
CMS Platforms: WordPress (Yoast, Rank Math, All in One SEO), Shopify.
Let’s protect your organic traffic and scale your brand for the future of search. Click the 'Invite' or 'Message' button to discuss a tailored GEO blueprint for your business!
Best Regards,
Amit Adlakha
AI SEO & GEO Specialist | Technical SEO Expert
SEO Strategy | Technical SEO | SEO Audit | Local SEO | Google Business Profile | Keyword Research | On-Page SEO | Off-Page SEO | Link Building | eCommerce SEO | Shopify SEO | WordPress SEO | Semantic SEO | Topical Authority | AI SEO | GEO | AEO | Answer Engine Optimization | Generative Engine Optimization | Content Strategy | SEO Consultation | Google Search Console | GA4 | Google Tag Manager | Conversion Tracking | Lead Generation | Search Engine Marketing | SEM | Google Ads | PPC Specialist | Schema Markup | Website Migration | Core Web Vitals | Page Speed Optimization
Search Engine Optimization
Local SEO
Shopify SEO
Technical SEO
SEO Competitor Analysis
SEO Backlinking
Link Building
Off-Page SEO
Ecommerce SEO
On-Page SEO
SEMrush
Social Media Marketing
Google Ads
Facebook Advertising
Instagram Post
Gene H.
Evergreen Park, Illinois
$35/hr
5.0
4 jobs
Most of the WordPress projects that land on my desk fall into one of two camps: someone wants a site built properly from the start, or someone's site is half-broken and the last developer disappeared. I'm comfortable in both.
I've spent years building and fixing WordPress sites, and somewhere along the way I stopped seeing "I tried Elementor and now nothing lines up" as a problem and started seeing it as a Tuesday. Whether it's a custom theme coded from a Figma file, a plugin that needs to do something off the shelf can't, or a layout that looks fine on desktop and falls apart on mobile, I can get it sorted without the drama.
Here's where I'm genuinely strong:
- Elementor - clean, fast builds that don't bloat the page or break on the next update. I also untangle messy Elementor sites other people left behind.
- Custom themes - hand-coded themes when a page builder won't cut it, or deep customization of existing ones (child themes done right, so updates don't wipe your work).
- Bug fixes & rescue work - white screens, plugin conflicts, broken checkouts, slow load times, "it worked yesterday." I diagnose the actual cause instead of guessing.
- Speed & responsiveness - better Core Web Vitals, layouts that hold up on real devices, not just the designer's screenshot.
I also handle WooCommerce, content migrations, and third-party integrations (payments, forms, email) when a project needs them.
What you can expect working with me: I ask the right questions up front so we're not guessing halfway through, I keep you posted with quick Loom videos instead of vague status updates, and I tell you honestly if something's a bad idea before you pay for it. I'd rather under-promise and ship clean, tested work than overpromise and disappear.
If you've got a build, a fix, or a site that needs ongoing hands - send me the details. I'll come back with a straight answer on scope, timeline, and cost.
WordPress
Web Design
Elementor
Bug Fix
Search Engine Optimization
Theme Customization
Plugin Customization
PHP
HTML5
JavaScript
CSS 3
MySQL
WooCommerce
Page Speed Optimization
Website Migration
API Integration
Landing Page Design
Divi
HubSpot
Liquid
Sunil S.
Jaipur, India
$28/hr
4.9
1,060 jobs
I'm Sunil Saini, a Technical SEO specialist with 10+ years of experience. I help businesses grow organic traffic and turn that traffic into real leads and sales so they can reduce their dependency on paid ads and build something that lasts.
I go deep on audits, focus on results not just rankings, and keep my clients informed at every step. No false promises. No fluff. Just straight, honest work.
Real results:- Semrush verified, April 2026
18,100 - monthly organic visitors up 17% year on year
689 - keywords ranking in Google Top 3
90% - non-branded traffic earned through competitive searches
183 - pages cited in ChatGPT, Gemini & Google AI Overviews
Managing full SEO for a growing eCommerce brand as sole specialist.
What I do
Technical SEO
Deep technical audits crawlability, indexation, site architecture, log file analysis
Crawl error fixes, redirect mapping, canonical & duplicate content resolution
XML sitemap & robots.txt optimization
Internal linking architecture & site structure improvement
JavaScript SEO & international SEO with hreflang implementation
Google Search Console indexing issues, coverage errors, mobile usability fixes
On-page SEO
Title tags, meta descriptions, H1/H2 structure & URL optimization
Schema markup & structured data Article, Product, FAQ, HowTo, Organization
Keyword research, search intent mapping & content gap analysis
Content optimization for relevance, authority & conversions
Competitor analysis & topical authority planning
eCommerce SEO
Product page & category structure optimization
Faceted navigation & index bloat management
eCommerce keyword strategy focused on buyer intent
Organic conversion optimization turning traffic into sales
Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento & BigCommerce SEO
Local SEO
Google Business Profile optimization & 3-Pack ranking
Local keyword research & service area page architecture
NAP consistency, citation building & local entity strengthening
Local schema markup implementation
Review strategy & local authority building
AI Search & Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)
183 of my client's pages are currently cited across ChatGPT, Gemini & Google AI Overviews here's how I do it.
Schema markup & structured data for AI-readable content
Entity-based content optimization helping AI systems understand your brand
Answer-ready content structuring FAQ blocks, direct answers, topical coverage
Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT & Gemini citation strategy
GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) & AEO frameworks
Semantic SEO & entity relationship mapping
How I work
I never make false commitments if I can't deliver something, I'll say so upfront
I focus on traffic, leads and conversions not just rankings
I go deep on audits no surface-level fixes
I keep you informed at every step straight, honest communication always
Quality over quantity every time
Available 40+ hours/week with fast response time
SEO Keyword Research
Search Engine Optimization
SEO Audit
On-Page SEO
SEO Backlinking
Technical SEO
SEO Performance
Local SEO
SEO Strategy
Shopify SEO
Google Search Console
SEO Setup & Configuration
Organic Traffic Growth
Ecommerce SEO
Schema Markup
Page Speed Optimization
Generative AI
SEO Competitor Analysis
SEO Penalty Removal
SEO Content
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