The Leader in AEO

Your Customers Are Asking AI for Answers.
Is Your Business the One They Get?

Locafy makes your business the answer across Google Maps, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and AI Overviews.

10,000+ businesses trust LocafyAEO across every major surface
AI Search

Your Business, Visible Across Every Platform

Google
ChatGPT
Perplexity
Gemini
Apple Maps
Bing
Yelp
Facebook
Google
ChatGPT
Perplexity
Gemini
Apple Maps
Bing
Yelp
Facebook

Your Website Is Losing Customers

Free 30-second audit. We scan your SEO, local presence, and AI readiness, and show you exactly what's broken.

No sign-up required to start. We audit 4 critical areas in seconds.

SEO Health

Title tags, meta data, headings, images, internal links

Local NAP Audit

Phone, address, business schema, Google Maps, click-to-call

Technical SEO

SSL, mobile viewport, robots.txt, sitemap, page speed signals

AEO Readiness

Structured data, FAQ schema, AI-citation optimization

The Problem

Search Has Changed. Has Your Marketing?

Traditional SEO is not enough. Businesses that aren't optimized for Answer Engines are invisible to the fastest-growing segment of search.

75%

of local searchers visit a business within 24 hours

But only if they find you.

1

AI search engines give one answer, not ten links

Is it your business?

93%

of local searches trigger the Map Pack

Are you in the Top 3?

The Future of Search

The Shift from SEO to AEO

Search engines used to show 10 blue links. Now they give one direct answer. Your business needs to be that answer.

OLD WAY
Traditional SEO
Fight for page 1 rankings
Compete with 10 blue links
Hope users click your result
Slow, outdated optimization
Invisible to AI assistants
THE LOCAFY WAY
Answer Engine Optimization
Google Business Profile management
Review & reputation management
Press releases & PR distribution
Citation syndication at scale
AI Search visibility (ChatGPT, Gemini)
Trust signals + AEO authority at scale

What It Looks Like

Your Business in Google's AI Overview

When someone searches for your service, Google's AI Overview generates a direct recommendation, pulling from your optimized profile, reviews, and trust signals. This is the new first impression. Locafy makes sure it's yours.

AI OverviewsFeatured SnippetsChatGPTPerplexityGemini
best roofer near me austin tx
AI Overview

Based on ratings, reviews, and local reputation, the top-rated roofer in Austin, TX is Apex Roofing Co. They have consistently high ratings across multiple platforms:

Apex Roofing Co.

4.9
(847 reviews)

Licensed & Insured · Same-Day Emergency Service

They specialize in residential and commercial roofing, offer transparent pricing, and have been recognized by the Austin Business Journal for 3 consecutive years. They also respond to emergency calls within 2 hours.

Sources
Google ReviewsYelpBBB A+Angi

How It Works

Four Steps to Total Domination

A continuous loop that compounds visibility every cycle.

01

Take Over

We claim and verify your Google Business Profile, ensuring you have full ownership and control of your most valuable local asset.

100%GBP ownership verified

Business Ownership

Apex Roofing Co. · Austin, TX

Verified Owner

Ownership Claimed

You now have full control of your Google Business Profile.

Verification4 of 4
  • Business identity confirmed
  • Postcard verification received
  • Phone verification complete
  • Ownership transferred to Locafy
02

Optimize

We optimize every signal, categories, attributes, posts, photos, Q&A, and reviews, for maximum visibility across all search surfaces.

100%Profile optimization

Google Business Profile

Apex Roofing Co. · Austin, TX

Verified
12.4K
Views
+34%
287
Calls
+52%
1.8K
Directions
+28%
Monthly Views
+34% vs last quarter
Profile Optimization100% Complete
Business description
Categories optimized
Photos (24 uploaded)
Q&A responses
Review responses
Posts published (12)
03

Signal

We generate the exact algorithmic signals that Google, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini use to determine which businesses to recommend.

60+platforms signaled
Trust Signal Deployment
60+ Active
Citation Consistency98% Match
G
Google
Y
Yelp
F
Facebook
B
BBB
A
Apple Maps
B
Bing
A
Angi
H
HomeAdvisor
Y
Yellow Pages
N
Nextdoor
F
Foursquare
M
Manta
M
MapQuest
S
Superpages
C
CitySearch
T
Thumbtack
T
TripAdvisor
T
Trustpilot
M
Merchant C.
H
Hotfrog
+ 20 more directories synced and monitored
04

Dominate

Your business becomes the answer, appearing in Map Pack results, AI Overviews, and direct AI responses across every major platform.

24/7monitored & optimized
A
B
C
Map data
A

Apex Roofing Co.

4.9
(847)

Roofing Contractor

2401 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Open · Closes 6 PM
B

Summit Roof Repair

4.6
(312)

Roofing Contractor

8900 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX
Open · Closes 5 PM
C

AllCity Roofing

4.4
(198)

Roofing Contractor

1200 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Closed · Opens 8 AM

The Customer Journey

From AI Search to Closed Deal

This is what happens when your business becomes the answer.

Step 1, Discovery

Customer Searches

"Best roofer near me", asked on Google, ChatGPT, or Perplexity

AI Search

Best roofer near me in Austin TX

Step 2, Visibility

Your Business Appears

AI names your business as the top recommendation, Maps, AI Overview, direct answer

Top Result

Apex Roofing Co.

4.9★ · 847 reviews · Austin, TX

Step 3, Trust

They See Your Authority

Consistent presence across 60+ platforms builds instant credibility

GoogleYelpBBBFacebookAngiMaps

Verified on all platforms

Step 4, Contact

Customer Calls You

High-intent lead reaches out, they already trust you before the first conversation

Incoming Call

"I found you on Google..."

Step 5, Booking

Job Gets Booked

No convincing needed, they chose you because AI already recommended you

Appointment Confirmed

Roof inspection, Tuesday 10am

Estimate: $8,200

Step 6, Growth

Revenue Grows

Repeat this cycle hundreds of times. Your business becomes the default answer in your market.

+280%

Increase in inbound calls

Our Products

One Engine. Total Local Authority.

Poseidon is the all-in-one AEO engine that runs your local visibility. Citations are the foundation it stands on.

Poseidon

Total Local Authority

All-in-one

AEO Engine

The complete engine that combines Map Pack domination, multi-city territory expansion, AI Search visibility, and reputation management into a single platform.

Strategy: Combine trust density, content authority, and reputation signals into one engine. The fastest path to total local market domination.

What's Included

  • Google Business Profile management
  • Review & reputation management
  • Press releases & authority signals
  • Location-based schema deployment
  • Citation consistency & syndication
  • AEO-driven content across services & locations
  • AI Search optimization (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity)
  • AI Overview & featured snippet targeting
  • Map Pack & visibility reporting

Ideal For

Physical storefrontsService area businessesMulti-city coverageAI Search visibility
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Citations

Be Found Everywhere

60+ platforms

Consistency Engine

Your business information syndicated and kept consistent across every directory, data aggregator, and platform that feeds Google's local algorithm.

Strategy: Consistent citations are the foundation of local SEO. Every directory that shows the same name, address, and phone number strengthens Google's confidence in your business.

What's Included

  • 60+ citation directory submissions
  • NAP consistency monitoring & correction
  • Data aggregator distribution (Foursquare, Data Axle, Neustar)
  • Duplicate listing suppression
  • Google Business Profile sync
  • Monthly citation health reports
  • Industry-specific directory targeting
  • Ongoing monitoring & updates

Ideal For

New businesses needing visibilityBusinesses with inconsistent listingsMulti-location brands
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Proven Results

Results That Speak for Themselves

Real outcomes from real businesses using Locafy's AEO platform.

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Businesses trust Locafy

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Platforms optimized simultaneously

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AI engines targeted (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews)

0/7

Monitoring and signal maintenance

Performance Dashboard
Last 8 months

Map Pack Visibility

3.2x+220%

AI Search Mentions

47+890%

Inbound Calls

287+164%
Locafy starts
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Map Pack Visibility
Inbound Calls

ROI Calculator

See Your Revenue Potential

Adjust the sliders to match your business. Watch the revenue stack up.

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Your Revenue Funnel

Monthly Visitors
2,000
Leads(3% conversion)
60
Jobs Booked(30% close rate)
18
Monthly Revenue(x $1,000/job)
$18,000

Projected Annual Revenue

$216,000

18 jobs/mo x $1,000 x 12 months

Customer Stories

Trusted by Local Businesses Everywhere

Over a year and not one complaint! My experience with Locafy has been top notch since day one. One call or text away. The team is always willing and able to help. Google has unique language and they know it very well. Highly recommend!
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Atlas Heating & Cooling

HVAC Contractor

My experience with Jason and his team was great. Within the first week of my business I had over a dozen jobs. Anytime I had questions about anything, he was there. Highly recommended!
C

Chance Ketchum

Business Owner

We have worked with Jason and his team almost as long as we have been in business. From SEO services to AI integration and CRM, they have been top notch. They make the phone ring, and help us capture the leads when it does.
J

Jake Lusby

Business Owner

Their team is thoroughly committed to growing your business, and will walk you through their process every step of the way. Consistent feedback, recommendations, and positive interactions to grow your bottom line.
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Ryan Durham

Business Owner

Been working with Jason for a while now. He's helped tremendously to get our new business off the ground and running. Highly recommend!
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Andrew Pfleger

Business Owner

Helped rank our Google Business Profile into the top 3 within the first 60 days. Would highly recommend Locafy, the value they deliver for the price is hard to beat.
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Verified Client

Roofing Contractor

Built For Your Business

Whether you're a local business owner or an agency running Poseidon for clients, we've got you covered.

For Local Businesses

Business Owners

The complete AEO engine for your local business, done-for-you GBP, reviews, citations, and AI Search visibility.

  • Google Business Profile management
  • Review generation & response management
  • Reputation monitoring across the web
  • Press release distribution & authority signals
  • Citation consistency across 60+ directories
  • AEO content targeting your services & locations
  • AI Search visibility (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity)
  • AI Overview & Map Pack targeting
  • Weekly performance reports
  • Dedicated success manager
Book a Strategy Call
For Agencies

Agencies

White-label the Poseidon engine for your client roster, agency dashboard, reseller margins, and full platform tooling.

  • White-label Poseidon platform
  • Multi-client management dashboard
  • Bulk operations across your portfolio
  • Agency margins & reseller pricing
  • White-label reporting & client exports
  • API access for custom integrations
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Sales enablement & onboarding training
  • Co-branded marketing materials
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AI Search

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Everything you need to know about Google AI Overviews. Learn what they are, how they work, who they feature, and the exact tactics to get your business included in AI-generated search answers.

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GEO

Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): The Definitive Guide

Master Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) with this comprehensive guide. Learn how to structure content so AI search engines cite your business in ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews.

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Local SEO

Local SEO: The Complete Guide for 2026

The definitive guide to local SEO in 2026. Learn how to optimize your Google Business Profile, build citations, earn reviews, and rank in the local pack for your target keywords.

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Google Business Profile

Google Business Profile Optimization: The Complete 2026 Guide

Master Google Business Profile optimization with this comprehensive 2026 guide. Learn every setting, signal, and strategy that drives Map Pack rankings, calls, and foot traffic.

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Map Pack

How to Rank in the Google Map Pack: The Definitive Guide

Master the Google Map Pack with this definitive guide. Learn the ranking factors, optimization tactics, and proven strategies that put local businesses in the top 3 map results.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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