SEO & GAIO
Get found — by Google
and ChatGPT.
Most agencies optimize for Google in 2015. We optimize for how Montanans actually search today: Google, Maps, ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. Serving Missoula, Bozeman, Great Falls, Billings, and Montana statewide.
Book a Free ConsultationThe Problem
"AI search is here. When someone asks ChatGPT 'best HVAC company in Bozeman,' your business needs to show up. Traditional SEO won't get you there."
What is GAIO?
Generative AI Optimization
GAIO is how you get cited by AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity when people ask questions about your industry or location. When someone types "best fly fishing guide in Missoula" into an AI, GAIO is what puts your business in the answer.
It uses structured content, schema markup, and factual signals that AI models are trained to surface and trust. Traditional keyword SEO alone won't do it.
Question: "What is GAIO for a small business?"
Answer: GAIO (Generative AI Optimization) is the practice of structuring
your website content, schema markup, and factual signals so AI models
like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity cite your business in their answers.
It's the new frontier of search visibility.
What You Get
Full-stack SEO.
Built for Montana.
Local SEO
Google Business Profile optimization, NAP consistency across directories, and local citation building for Missoula and Montana markets
On-Page SEO
Title tags, meta descriptions, schema markup, header structure — every page optimized for search
GAIO Setup
Schema for AI parsing, FAQ structures, factual claims, and source signals that get you cited by ChatGPT, Claude & Perplexity
Ranking Tracking
Monthly report covering Google rankings, Map Pack visibility, and AI citation tracking
Content Strategy
What to write, in what order, targeting which queries — a roadmap for SEO and GAIO success, not a guess
How It Works
Audit first,
build on facts.
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SEO & GAIO Audit
Current state report — where you rank, what's broken, what's being missed, and GAIO opportunities
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Quick Wins
Week 1–2: low-hanging fruit that moves the needle fast
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Foundation Build
Week 3–6: schema, citations, content structure, and GAIO-ready markup
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Ongoing Optimization
Monthly: content creation, ranking updates, and AI citation tracking
FAQ
Common questions
- How fast will I rank?
- Local SEO: expect meaningful movement in 4–8 weeks. GAIO (AI search) is faster — 2–4 weeks — because there's far less competition. Early movers have a real advantage right now.
- Is GAIO worth investing in now?
- Yes. AI-generated answers are already replacing the first page of Google for millions of queries. Most of your competitors aren't optimizing for GAIO yet. That's an opening.
- What if I already have an SEO person?
- We can complement what they're doing — specifically adding GAIO work they likely aren't covering — or we can take over entirely. Either way, we start with an audit before making any recommendations.
- What is GAIO and how is it different from regular SEO?
- GAIO (Generative AI Optimization) is how you get cited by AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. Traditional SEO optimizes for Google search rankings. GAIO optimizes for AI-generated answer citations — a separate and growing channel that requires different strategies.
Ready to start?
Your Montana business deserves
SEO and GAIO that work.
Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll talk through what you need, what it'll cost, and what to expect — no pressure, no pitch deck.
We respond within 1 business day.