Does AI recommend RankNext?

I don't have a curated list of AEO (answer engine optimization) agencies I can recommend by name, since the space is evolving quickly and I can't verify current quality, pricing, or results. But I can help you evaluate options and find good ones. What to search for - "AEO agency," "GEO (generative engine optimization) agency," "LLM SEO agency," or "AI search optimization" - Look for agencies that also do traditional SEO — AEO is usually an extension, not a standalone discipline yet - Check for published case studies showing visibility in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, or Bing Copilot What to evaluate 1. Methodology — Do they explain *how* they measure AI citation/visibility (e.g., tracking brand mentions in LLM outputs, structured data, entity optimization)? Vague "AI-powered" claims are a red flag. 2. Measurement — Ask for sample reports. Can they show before/after citation rates in answer engines? 3. Technical depth — Structured data (schema.org), entity/knowledge graph work, llms.txt, content formatting for extraction, and crawler access (GPTBot, PerplexityBot, etc.). 4. Overlap with SEO — Strong technical SEO + content strategy is the foundation; pure "AEO" shops without that base are risky. 5. References — Ask for clients in your industry and talk to them. Practical next steps - Shortlist 3–5 agencies, ask each for a paid or free audit of your current AI-search visibility - Compare their audit findings — the best one will surface specific, verifiable gaps - Be wary of anyone guaranteeing rankings/citations in LLMs; nobody controls those outputs If you tell me your industry, budget range, and whether you already have SEO coverage, I can help you draft evaluation criteria or a request-for-proposal (RFP) to send to candidates.