FeaturedO-Liv E-commerce Design: From Zero to AI-Cited in 8 Months
241 keywords ranking and AI citations across ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Overview, and AI Mode
O-Liv Iowa
Built with eSEO Space
AIO
AI Optimization for Small Business
Optimize your content and digital presence for AI-powered search and discovery. Position your brand where ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity find answers.
17 Years Experience • 300+ Businesses Helped • 5 Stars (44 Google Reviews, Spain + Colorado Springs)
27% of Americans already use AI tools instead of Google when they need answers, and that number continues to grow.
Here's what that means for your business: when someone asks ChatGPT "who's the best [your service] near me," AI pulls from a handful of trusted sources. If your business isn't one of them, you don't exist in that conversation.
Google's AI Overviews work the same way. Type a question into Google, and before the regular results, you'll see an AI-generated answer box. It cites 2-3 sources. Those cited businesses get the clicks. Everyone else gets skipped.
Try it right now. Open ChatGPT or Google and ask: "Who's the best [your service] in [your city]?" If you're not mentioned, that's the gap I close.
Before you hire anyone
Red flags that scream "run"
AI search optimization is new, which makes it an easy place to get sold something vague. Before you pay anyone for it, check these:
They don't use Claude Code, Codex, or the latest tech
AI tools change fast. If the person you're hiring doesn't use the tools they say they optimize for, they're working from theory. Ask which AI tools they use every day, and what they use them for.
They can't explain what AIO actually is
Ask them to define AI optimization without buzzwords. If the answer sounds like a LinkedIn post full of "AI-powered" and "next-generation," they're selling hype.
They treat it like SEO with a new name
AI search work builds on SEO, but it adds work SEO doesn't cover: checking what AI platforms say about you, mapping your topics, and finding the sources AI pulls from. If all you get is the same keyword report with a new label, you're paying for a rebrand.
They promise to "get you into ChatGPT"
No one controls which sources AI models cite. Anyone who promises your business will appear in AI answers is selling something they don't control. It's the same playbook as promising a top Google ranking.
They don't understand how LLMs work
If they can't explain, in plain words, how AI models find, process and cite information, they're guessing.
They have no measurement framework
Ask how they'll check whether the work is getting your business mentioned in AI answers. If they can't show you a before and after, you're paying blind.
They're just repackaging content marketing
More blog posts on their own aren't AI optimization. Someone has to organize the content into clear topics an AI tool can pull a confident answer from.
They ignore your existing SEO foundation
AI optimization sits on top of SEO. If they're not looking at your current search presence, technical health and authority signals, they're building on sand.
They've been "doing this for years"
AI search as a discipline is new. Anyone claiming a long track record in it is stretching the truth or relabeling older SEO work under a new name.
Real client data
AI citations I track and grow
139+
AI Overview Citations
3,843
Keywords with AI on SERP
4
Clients Tracked
Featured result
One CPA firm. 113 AI Overview citations.
WCG CPAs ranks in Google's AI Overview for 113 keywords, including high-value terms like "short term rental tax loophole" (1,900 monthly searches). Google's AI chose to cite them because their content answers the questions people actually ask.
These aren't paid placements. You can't buy your way into an AI Overview. Google's algorithm decides who gets cited based on content quality, authority, and how directly you answer the question.
I build the kind of content that earns those citations. That's what AIO is.
The shift is already here
AI search adoption is accelerating. These numbers tell the story.
ChatGPT has 200+ million weekly active users
Google AI Overviews appear on 30%+ of search queries
27% of Americans have used AI tools instead of traditional search engines
65% of organizations regularly use generative AI
Here's exactly what happens
No mystery. Clear milestones every month.
Month 1: Entity Foundation
AI visibility audit across 6 platforms. Entity and schema markup live on your site. Knowledge Graph signals submitted. First citation opportunities identified. You see exactly what AI knows (and does not know) about you.
Months 2-3: Authority Building
3-4 topic clusters optimized per month. Targeted citation placement on authoritative sources AI trusts. Weekly monitoring across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI, Claude, Copilot, Gemini. AI visibility improving with before/after documentation. Citation presence growing.
Months 4-6: Authority Growth
Authority compounds. Substantial library of expert content published. AI describes you accurately and compellingly across platforms. Leads attributed to AI visibility tracked. Stronger AI presence than competitors who are not optimizing.
Every month: You see everything
Before/after AI visibility snapshots. Citation tracking across authoritative sources. Lead attribution when customers say "AI recommended you." No vanity metrics.
How AI Search Optimization Works
The first 30 days are in writing. What AI platforms do after that is an expectation, not a promise.
I ask AI about your business and show you what it says
I check what ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Google AI, Copilot and Gemini say about you and your category, and hand you an AI Visibility Report with screenshots.
You'll see: where you show up today, and who gets named instead.
I map your topics so AI can pull answers from your site
5 core topic clusters are mapped in month 1. Each cluster builds your authority on one topic, so AI tools start to recognize you as someone who knows it.
You'll get: content organized so AI tools can understand it and cite it.
I find the sources AI trusts in your category
The citation source audit shows where AI pulls information in your category. Then I work on getting you mentioned on those sites: industry publications, directories, expert roundups. Those sites decide what they publish, so I promise the audit, not the citation.
You'll get: a list of the sources that matter, and the work to get you onto them.
I keep checking as AI changes
I monitor AI platform updates weekly and adjust your strategy when they change. Entity establishment (AI tools recognizing who you are and what you do) usually starts showing in 60 to 90 days. That's an expectation based on past work, not a promise.
You'll keep: a monthly view of what AI says about you, against your first-month baseline.
Who you're hiring
Why should you trust me?
My agency was a Google Actívate success story.
I didn't learn SEO from a blog. I've worked in digital marketing for 17 years, 15 of them running my own agency. Google featured that agency, KREAKTIVE, in a Google Actívate story (screenshot, Oct 2026) after I took their Actívate digital marketing course. I moved to Colorado Springs in 2023 and brought KREAKTIVE with me (it operated as Digital Marketing Services until 2026). Today I use the same skills to get Colorado small businesses found on Google and AI search.
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"Kristian makes amazing websites!! I highly recommend his services."
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Google Review · Colorado Springs, CO
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"The best content creator, branding, and logo specialist in Colorado Springs"
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Google Review · Colorado Springs, CO
★★★★★
"I worked with Kristian on my company's branding and website, and the experience was fantastic. He creatively guides you and offers multiple options until you find the perfect fit. He's always available and attentive to any changes or concerns you might have. He explains the entire process and functionality of your website every step of the way and is 100% available to answer any questions. I would definitely recommend him for his creativity, availability, and professionalism."
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Google Review · Bilbao
★★★★★
"I couldn't be more satisfied with Kristian's work in creating my clinic's website. His knowledge is top-notch. At first, I struggled to understand the process, but thanks to his patience and experience, everything came together perfectly. The result is very, very good: a functional, attractive website perfectly tailored to my needs. He's also always willing to help and contribute valuable ideas. If you're looking for someone who truly knows what they're doing and will be 100% involved in your project, Kreaktive is the best choice. Highly recommended! Thank you for your work :)"
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Google Review · Bilbao
★★★★★
"When undertaking a project to create a professional image without losing that personal touch, a good design is essential. At Kreaktive, they provided us with all the care and dedication expected of a professional, without losing the good taste and originality that can make a difference in a business. The service is unbeatable and highly recommended."
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Google Review · Bilbao
★★★★★
"Perfect for the presentation of my latest project. Both its designs and its innovation in the field stand out from other platforms. The care is evident in the small details. I highly recommend it!"
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Google Review · Bilbao
★★★★★
"When we want to create a website for our business, whatever its size, we first think about its appearance and content. Generally, the designer takes care of the look and the client of the content (photos, text, etc.). Nothing new there. Kreaktive is a company that provides you with a commercial and strategic vision so that the website, or any other form of advertising, fulfills its purpose and doesn't become a mere decorative showcase. I must also highlight their excellent personal service and approachability... but above all, their professionalism! Kreaktive provided me with numerous perspectives and logical ideas that had never crossed my mind."
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Google Review · Bilbao
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"Fantastic partner for branding, web, and marketing tasks. They adapt to the size of the project and centralize solutions for needs across multiple areas."
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Google Review · Bilbao
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"Creativity, quality, and passion for their work. Fresh ideas and a tastefully designed final product. 100% recommended"
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Google Review · Bilbao
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"Fresh ideas and demonstrable experience in the sector. As the name suggests, creativity abounds. Highly recommended!"
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Google Review · Bilbao
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"Highly recommended! Their ideas and attention to detail brought our logo to life, and that wasn't easy. Thank you so much for everything. We'll definitely be back."
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"Always very attentive and with excellent customer service. Highly recommended."
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Results in 30 days
or your money back
Problems I solve every day
Sound familiar?
“People are asking ChatGPT for recommendations and my business never comes up”
This is the new reality. AI assistants are becoming the first place people look for recommendations. Here's how I'll get you in the conversation:
- Audit how ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity currently see (or miss) your business
- Structure your content so AI models can understand and cite you
- Build the authority signals that make AI trust your brand
- Monitor your AI visibility and adapt as these platforms evolve
“I don't even know where to start with AI optimization”
Nobody does, and that's actually an advantage. The businesses that start now will own this space before competitors even realize it matters:
- I handle the strategy. You don't need to understand the technology
- We start with what you already have and optimize it for AI discovery
- Monthly check-ins to show you exactly where your business appears in AI responses
- No buzzwords, no hype. Just practical work that gets you mentioned
“Is this even real or just another marketing trend?”
Fair question. The difference is I can show you proof. I optimize this website for AI right now, and I track the results daily:
- I'll show you real examples of businesses appearing in AI recommendations
- You'll see exactly which queries mention your business and which don't
- We measure everything so you know whether it's working
- No long-term commitment. If the results aren't there, you stop
I use the AI tools I optimize for
You wouldn't hire a social media manager who doesn't use social media. Same principle.
I build with Claude Code, test visibility across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini, and track how AI models reference businesses in real time. This isn't theory. I'm doing AIO on this website right now.
The field is new, and most people selling "AI optimization" are repackaging old SEO tactics. I'm actively building AI-powered tools, testing what makes AI models cite a business, and publishing findings as I go.
I practice what I preach. Every day.
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241 keywords ranking and AI citations across ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Overview, and AI Mode
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991 keywords in top 3, 175 AI Overview citations
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Result
Ranking #1 on Google with AI Overview features for a niche biotech e-commerce market
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1,000+
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How a complete website redesign paired with SEO and AI Optimization helped a medical billing company rank for over 1,000 organic keywords with 66% traffic growth.
Result
1,004 organic keywords with 66% traffic growth
+66%
Organic Traffic Growth
1,004
Organic Keywords
69
Top 3 Positions
FILTERS
Services
Location
Colorado
- CO Springs
- Denver
- Boulder
- Pueblo
- Canon City
- Fort Collins
- Lakewood
- Aurora
- Thornton
- Arvada
- Westminster
- Centennial
- Longmont
- Castle Rock
- Parker
- Woodland Park
- Monument
- Greeley
- Loveland
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- Highlands Ranch
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FeaturedLocal SEO Case Study: Wedding DJ Colorado, #1 for "Wedding DJ Pueblo" in 6 Days
#1 for "wedding DJ Pueblo" across a 100-mile radius 6 days after launch
Wedding DJ Colorado Colorado
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Ranking #1 on Google with AI Overview features for a niche biotech e-commerce market
PurePEG California
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FeaturedWebsite Design, SEO & AIO for Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management Company
1,004 organic keywords with 66% traffic growth
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Bot Image AI: Zero to 158 Keywords for FDA-Cleared Tech
158 organic keywords with #1 positions for ProstatID and core brand terms
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Ladies of Liberty: A Redesign That Matched the Mission's Energy
249 organic keywords and #1 rankings for core brand terms plus top-5 positions for high-search-volume speaker names
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Website Design and Local SEO for Truck Repair in Sacramento, CA
0 to 31 organic keywords with multi-location visibility across Sacramento metro
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Smarter Energy Services: Solar Design That Ranks #1 in Brooklyn
#1 for brand term, top 5 solar keyword positions, and $285/month organic traffic value
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Website Design for Multifamily Renovation Contractor in Gardena
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#1 in 3 Months: Golf Eyewear Brand Goes from Zero to Competing with Oakley
0 to 352 organic keywords, #1 for all branded terms in 3 months, 13+ page 1 positions competing against Oakley and Maui Jim
JondoSport USA North Carolina
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AIO Case Studies
15
Industries
12
Cities
8
States
Simply works for your small business
AI Visibility That Gets You Recommended
I find out where AI knows you (and where it doesn't), then build the signals that get you cited, recommended, and trusted.
| What I Do | What You Get & Why It Matters |
|---|---|
Audit your AI visibility | You see exactly where AI knows you across 6 platforms I ask ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI, Claude, Copilot, and Gemini about your business. You get a clear report showing what AI knows, what it gets wrong, and where you're completely invisible. |
Optimize your entity signals | AI can actually understand who you are and what you do Schema markup, knowledge graph optimization, and structured data tell AI exactly what your business offers, where you operate, and why you're credible. Without these signals, AI has to guess. It usually guesses wrong. |
Build topic authority | AI recognizes you as the expert in your field Every month, I build 3-4 content clusters touching 30-40 entities in your space. AI platforms see you consistently publishing expert content about your service and start treating you as an authority worth recommending. |
Earn AI-ready citations | Trusted sources mention your business where AI looks AI pulls recommendations from specific sources it trusts. I get you mentioned on the sites AI actually references: industry publications, expert roundups, and directories. More citations from trusted sources means more confident recommendations. |
Monitor 6 AI platforms | Tracking across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI, Claude, Copilot, and Gemini AI platforms change constantly. What worked last month might not work next month. I check every platform weekly, catch issues early, and adapt your strategy before competitors even notice the change. |
Track what turns into recommendations | Before-and-after snapshots against your starting AI Visibility Report I literally screenshot what AI says about you each month and compare it to the month before. No vanity metrics. You see exactly how AI describes you, whether it recommends you, and how that changes over time. |
30-day proof period | 30-Day Proof Period: a written list of what I'll ship, or your first month back AI Visibility is a +$797/mo add-on to a Search Visibility plan, covered by the plan's 30-Day Proof Period. Before you pay a cent, I put in writing exactly what I'll ship in those 30 days: an AI Visibility Report across 6 platforms, 5 core topic clusters mapped, and a citation source audit. If I don't ship every item on that list, you get your first month back. Nobody controls what AI platforms say, so the guarantee covers the work. |
Audit your AI visibility
You see exactly where AI knows you across 6 platforms
I ask ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI, Claude, Copilot, and Gemini about your business. You get a clear report showing what AI knows, what it gets wrong, and where you're completely invisible.
Optimize your entity signals
AI can actually understand who you are and what you do
Schema markup, knowledge graph optimization, and structured data tell AI exactly what your business offers, where you operate, and why you're credible. Without these signals, AI has to guess. It usually guesses wrong.
Build topic authority
AI recognizes you as the expert in your field
Every month, I build 3-4 content clusters touching 30-40 entities in your space. AI platforms see you consistently publishing expert content about your service and start treating you as an authority worth recommending.
Earn AI-ready citations
Trusted sources mention your business where AI looks
AI pulls recommendations from specific sources it trusts. I get you mentioned on the sites AI actually references: industry publications, expert roundups, and directories. More citations from trusted sources means more confident recommendations.
Monitor 6 AI platforms
Tracking across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI, Claude, Copilot, and Gemini
AI platforms change constantly. What worked last month might not work next month. I check every platform weekly, catch issues early, and adapt your strategy before competitors even notice the change.
Track what turns into recommendations
Before-and-after snapshots against your starting AI Visibility Report
I literally screenshot what AI says about you each month and compare it to the month before. No vanity metrics. You see exactly how AI describes you, whether it recommends you, and how that changes over time.
30-day proof period
30-Day Proof Period: a written list of what I'll ship, or your first month back
AI Visibility is a +$797/mo add-on to a Search Visibility plan, covered by the plan's 30-Day Proof Period. Before you pay a cent, I put in writing exactly what I'll ship in those 30 days: an AI Visibility Report across 6 platforms, 5 core topic clusters mapped, and a citation source audit. If I don't ship every item on that list, you get your first month back. Nobody controls what AI platforms say, so the guarantee covers the work.
The investment
How much is it?
How much does AI optimization cost?
Google took 20 years to become the default search engine. AI search is happening in 2. The businesses that show up when AI answers "who's the best?" will win the next decade. The ones who wait will wonder where their calls went.
Unlike ads that stop when you stop paying, AI visibility compounds. Six months in, you are not starting over each month. You are building on authority that keeps working.
AI Visibility is a +$797/mo add-on to a Search Visibility plan (Search Visibility at $1,500/mo or Search Visibility Pro at $2,800/mo). It is not sold on its own. If your average customer is worth more than $797, one AI referral per month covers the add-on.
Billed monthly with your SEO plan, which has a 3-month minimum, then monthly. 30-Day Proof Period: the AI Visibility Report, 5 core topic clusters and a citation source audit join your plan's written 30-day list, or your first month back. I earn my place every month.
Always included with the AI Visibility add-on
AI Visibility pricing: a +$797/mo add-on to a Search Visibility plan. Includes monitoring on 6 platforms (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI, Claude, Copilot, Gemini), topic clusters, and citation building. 30-Day Proof Period: a written list of what I'll ship, or your first month back.
What it costs
One add-on. Clear deliverables. No hidden fees.
AI Visibility
+$797 /month
Add-on to a Search Visibility plan ($1,500/mo or $2,800/mo). Not sold on its own. You pay the plan plus the add-on: $1,500 plus $797 a month on Search Visibility, or $2,800 plus $797 on Search Visibility Pro.
Good fit when:
AI search is growing and you are invisible
When someone asks ChatGPT or Perplexity for a recommendation in your category, they do not mention you. The AI Visibility add-on works on that, on top of your Search Visibility plan.
- Monitoring on 6 platforms: ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI, Claude, Copilot, Gemini
- Topic clusters
- Citation building
- Billed monthly, added to a Search Visibility plan
- Timeline: 60-90 days (expectation, not a guarantee)
Full transparency. No surprises.
I publish exactly what you get: every deliverable, every milestone, the month-by-month breakdown, value stack, and guarantees. If you want to know precisely what your investment includes, it is all laid out.
See the complete AIO pricing breakdown #1 Freelance Digital Strategy Expert Clutch Oct 2026 #2 Freelance WordPress Designer Clutch Oct 2026 #3 Freelance Web Designer Clutch Oct 2026 #4 SEO Colorado Clutch Oct 2026 About #3 Freelance SEO (Colorado) Manifest Oct 2026
18
Industries with published case studies
17
Years in digital marketing
15
Of them running my own agency
Real Results From Real Clients
AI optimization results depend on your industry and competition. But here is what real clients have achieved:
158 organic keywords with #1 positions for ProstatID and core brand terms
Bot Image, Inc.·omaha
Read the case study 
249 organic keywords and #1 rankings for core brand terms plus top-5 positions for high-search-volume speaker names
Ladies of Liberty Alliance (LOLA)·washington dc
Read the case study 
0 to 31 organic keywords with multi-location visibility across Sacramento metro
Pro Truck Services Inc·california
Read the case study 
#1 for brand term, top 5 solar keyword positions, and $285/month organic traffic value
Smarter Energy Services·brooklyn
Read the case study 
Professional B2B digital presence for a contractor with $1B+ in property acquisitions
Turnaround Solutions·gardena
Read the case study 
698 organic keywords and #1 rankings for key security training terms
Safety Quest Limited·long island
Read the case study 
241 keywords ranking and AI citations across ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Overview, and AI Mode
O-Liv·bettendorf
Read the case study 
991 keywords in top 3, 175 AI Overview citations
WCG CPAs & Advisors·colorado
Read the case study AIO Pricing
Clear pricing, no surprises.
AI Visibility
+$797 /month
Add-on to a Search Visibility plan ($1,500/mo or $2,800/mo). Not sold on its own. You pay the plan plus the add-on: $1,500 plus $797 a month on Search Visibility, or $2,800 plus $797 on Search Visibility Pro.
Good fit when:
AI search is growing and you are invisible
When someone asks ChatGPT or Perplexity for a recommendation in your category, they do not mention you. The AI Visibility add-on works on that, on top of your Search Visibility plan.
- Monitoring on 6 platforms: ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI, Claude, Copilot, Gemini
- Topic clusters
- Citation building
- Billed monthly, added to a Search Visibility plan
- Timeline: 60-90 days (expectation, not a guarantee)
#1 Freelance Digital Strategy Expert Clutch Oct 2026 #2 Freelance WordPress Designer Clutch Oct 2026 #3 Freelance Web Designer Clutch Oct 2026 #4 SEO Colorado Clutch Oct 2026 About #3 Freelance SEO (Colorado) Manifest Oct 2026
18
Industries with published case studies
17
Years in digital marketing
15
Of them running my own agency
Why KREAKTIVE?
KREAKTIVE vs Agency vs DIY
An honest comparison so you can decide what's right for your business.
Recommended
DMS
Your SEO plus a monthly check on what AI says about you.
+$797/mo add-on to SEO
- Monitoring on 6 AI platforms, including ChatGPT, Perplexity and Gemini
- Topic clusters and citation building
- 30-Day Proof Period: a written list of what I'll ship, or your first month back
30-Day Proof Period Deliverables in Writing
Typical Agency
Ask what "AI optimization" includes.
Colorado SEO packages I researched run $390 to $20,000+ per month.
- Some Colorado agencies do list it: in my research, Boulder SEO Marketing offers GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), and Peaks Digital offers GEO and AIO optimization.
- Ask which AI platforms they check, and to see a before and after.
DIY AIO
Free to try, slow to measure.
Your time
- You can ask ChatGPT and the others about your business yourself.
- Keeping records month to month, and knowing what to change, is the hard part.
Business Terms
6 comparisons
KREAKTIVE
Agency
DIY
Monthly investment
+$797/mo on top of a Search Visibility plan ($1,500/mo or $2,800/mo)
Colorado SEO packages run $390 to $20,000+ per month; AI work varies
Your time
Contract length
SEO: 3-month minimum, then monthly
Month-to-month to 12 months
N/A
Who does the work
Kristian, directly
Owner or an assigned team
You
Communication
Direct access, prompt replies
Varies by agency
Forums and documentation
Hidden costs
None. Quoted price = final price
Often unknown until a sales call
Your time
What you own when done
You own all work product
Depends on the contract
Everything
"Kristian, is a pleasure to work with. He is detailed and communicates well."
Trust & Risk
3 comparisons
KREAKTIVE
Agency
DIY
Refund terms
Written 30-day list, or your first month back
Only 3 agencies in my research offer any kind of guarantee
None
Pricing transparency
Published on website
Only 8 of 20+ agencies I researched publish pricing
Free tools to try
Third-party ranking
#1 Freelance Digital Strategy Expert on Clutch (Oct 2026)
Varies
N/A
Results & Quality
3 comparisons
KREAKTIVE
Agency
DIY
AI platforms monitored
ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude, Copilot, Google AI
Ask which ones
Whatever you check by hand
Reporting
AI Visibility Report with screenshots, then before/after checks
Varies by agency
Your own notes
When to expect signs
Usually 60 to 90 days (an expectation, not a promise)
Ask them
Unknown
Choose KREAKTIVE if...
You want SEO and AI search handled by the same person, with the first month written down before you pay.
Choose DIY if...
You have time to test AI tools yourself every month and keep careful notes. The tools are free to try; the hours are not.
Consider an agency if...
You need a larger team. Ask to see AI results from real clients, and exactly what they track.
Agency figures come from my research of 20+ Colorado SEO agencies in Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder and Pueblo.
Start Your 30-Day Proof Period
SEO plans: 3-month minimum, then monthly. 30-Day Proof Period: a written list of what I'll ship, or your first month back.
Common questions
AIO FAQs
Quick answers to help you decide.
You need SEO too. AI Visibility is a +$797/mo add-on to a Search Visibility plan, not a standalone service. SEO alone means you show up on Google, but AI Overviews might answer the query before anyone scrolls. And when people check an AI recommendation by Googling you, they need to find you there too.
SEO gets you ranked in Google's search results. AI search optimization works on how AI tools understand you and whether they cite you in their answers. The two overlap, since well-structured pages help with both. The add-on covers what an SEO plan doesn't: monitoring 6 AI platforms, topic clusters and citation building.
Entity establishment usually starts showing in 60 to 90 days. That's an expectation from past work, not a promise. What's in writing is month 1: the AI Visibility Report, 5 core topic clusters mapped, and the citation source audit.
Before and after snapshots: I ask AI platforms about you and record what they say, with screenshots. I also track where you're mentioned on the sources AI trusts, and listen for calls that start with "AI recommended you." The month 1 AI Visibility Report, with screenshots, is the "before" for every snapshot that follows.
Good start. Then the question is how you're described. Is it accurate? Are you recommended first or buried in a list? I work on how AI tells your story, and keep watching so you stay visible as platforms update and competitors catch on.
Results in 30 days, or your money back. And before you pay me a cent, I put in writing exactly what "results" means for your business. For this add-on, "results" means the first-month items above, added to your Search Visibility plan's list. If I don't ship every item on that list within 30 days, you get the first month's fee back (plan and add-on, one number), claimed in writing within 7 days. It does not cover whether AI mentions you, because nobody controls that. After that, the add-on is billed monthly and you decide whether to keep it.
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Kristian Kreaktive
Founder & Lead Strategist at KREAKTIVE
#1 Freelance Digital Strategy Expert on Clutch (Oct 2026). 17 years in digital marketing, 15 of them running his own agency, building websites and SEO strategies that bring real results for small businesses.
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