The problem and the solution

What changes when your content is built for AI search

Without AEO-first content

  • Your blog posts rank on Google but never get cited by AI engines
  • Competitors get recommended by ChatGPT and Perplexity, not you
  • Content goes live without schema markup and stays invisible to AI
  • You publish consistently but authority never builds
  • AI search sends leads to whoever got there first

With AEO-first content

  • Every piece is structured so AI engines can extract and cite it
  • Schema markup on every post signals authority to Google and AI
  • Citations build compounding authority over time
  • AI search starts recommending your brand in your category
  • Content works as a 24/7 sales asset, not just a traffic play

Our approach

This is not traditional blogging

Most agencies write content for Google. We write content for the way people actually search in 2026 — which means asking ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews a question and trusting whatever comes back.

Getting cited by those engines requires more than good writing. It requires answer-formatted structure, FAQ sections built into every piece, comprehensive schema markup, and content that directly answers the specific questions your buyers are asking.

We use AI to research, structure, and produce the content. Every piece is then reviewed, edited, and optimized by our team before it goes live. The result is content that is faster to produce, more consistent in quality, and purpose-built to be cited — not just read.

According to the Content Marketing Institute, most content never achieves measurable business results. The reason is almost always structural — it was not built to be found, cited, or acted on. That is the problem we fix.

What’s included

AEO-first content across four engagement levels

Every tier includes AEO-optimized content, schema markup, and answer-formatted structure. White-label is available at all levels.

Content Starter

$750/mo

Small businesses

  • 2 AEO-ready blog posts or guides per month
  • Answer-formatted structure with FAQ sections
  • Basic schema markup (Article + FAQ) on each piece
  • Internal linking recommendations
  • Monthly performance summary
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Content Professional

$1,500/mo

Growing businesses

  • 4 AEO-ready blog posts or guides per month
  • Content strategy and editorial calendar
  • Comprehensive schema markup (Article, FAQ, HowTo)
  • AI citation tracking — see where your content is being cited
  • Competitor content gap analysis

Content Engine

$2,500/mo

Competitive markets

  • 8 AEO-ready pieces per month
  • Pillar page and topic cluster development
  • Full content audit and prioritized refresh plan
  • Advanced schema implementation (Organization, Speakable, etc.)
  • White-label available for agencies

Project-Based

$750+ custom

Defined scope

  • Content audit and AEO gap analysis
  • Pillar page or cornerstone content build
  • Existing content rewrite sprint (5-10 pieces)
  • Schema markup implementation across existing content

No long-term contracts required — cancel with 30 days notice. See full pricing details →

How it works

From strategy to citation in four steps

1

Strategy and audit

We audit your existing content, identify AEO gaps, map your topic clusters, and build an editorial calendar around the questions your buyers are actually asking AI engines.

Week 1

2

Production

Our team produces each piece using AI-assisted research and structuring, then edits and optimizes for answer-formatted output, schema markup, and internal linking.

Ongoing monthly

3

Publication and indexing

Content goes live on your site with full schema markup implemented. If you have Done & Indexed set up, GSC indexing fires automatically on publish so Google finds it immediately.

On publish

4

Tracking and iteration

We monitor AI citation appearances, track performance, and refine the content strategy based on what is getting cited and what is not. AI citations can appear within weeks. Consistent authority builds over 3 to 6 months.

Monthly reporting

Who it’s for

Is AEO-first content marketing right for you?

Good fit

  • You want your brand cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI Overviews
  • You are starting from zero content or need a complete strategy overhaul
  • You want consistent monthly content production 
  • You need white-label content for your agency clients
  • You understand that AI search authority builds over 3 to 6 months

Not a fit

  • You want overnight results from content alone
  • You need content in a language other than English
  • You want keyword-stuffed SEO content with no AEO consideration
  • You already have strong content and just need distribution — Done & Indexed is the better fit
  • You need results in less than 30 days

Complete the system

Content is step one. Distribution and indexing is step two.

Done & Indexed takes your published content and handles everything after you hit publish — pre-filling social posts in your brand voice, updating your tracker, and triggering accelerated Google indexing automatically.

The two services are designed to work together. Content Marketing builds the authority. Done & Indexed makes sure every piece gets out the door and in front of Google without costing you another hour.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about AEO-first content marketing

What is AEO-first content marketing?

AEO-first content marketing is content built to be cited by AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. Every piece is structured with answer-formatted sections, FAQ content, and comprehensive schema markup so AI engines can extract and cite your brand when buyers ask questions in your category.

How is this different from regular SEO content?

Traditional SEO content is written to rank in Google search results. AEO-first content is structured to be cited by AI engines that are increasingly becoming the first place buyers go for recommendations. The technical requirements are different — answer-formatted structure, FAQ schema, and entity authority matter more than keyword density.

How long does it take to start getting AI citations?

AI citations can appear within weeks of publishing well-structured, AEO-optimized content. Consistent authority that makes your brand a go-to source for AI engines typically builds over 3 to 6 months of regular content production.

Is the content AI-written?

Yes. We use AI to research, structure, and produce the content, then review and optimize every piece before it goes live. The fact that our AI-written content gets cited by AI engines is the proof that the approach works.

Do you offer white-label content for agencies?

Yes. White-label content is available at all engagement levels including Content Starter, Content Professional, Content Engine, and project-based engagements. Contact us to discuss white-label pricing and workflow.

What schema markup do you include?

Every piece includes at minimum Article and FAQ schema markup. Content Professional includes HowTo schema in addition. Content Engine includes advanced schema implementation covering Organization, Speakable, and other schema types relevant to your industry.

How does this work with Done & Indexed?

Content Marketing and Done & Indexed are designed to work together. Content Marketing creates AEO-optimized content that builds AI search authority. Done & Indexed handles everything after publish — pre-filling social posts in your brand voice and triggering accelerated Google indexing automatically.

Can I start with a project before committing to monthly?

Yes. Our Project-Based engagement starting at $750 is designed exactly for this. You can start with a content audit, a pillar page build, or a content rewrite sprint before deciding whether ongoing monthly production is right for you.

What AI platforms do you optimize content for?

We optimize content to be cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. These are currently the primary AI discovery platforms where buyers ask questions and trust the recommended sources.