What is AEO and how is it different from SEO? +
SEO gets you ranked on Google's traditional blue-link results. AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) goes further — it structures your content, schema, and FAQs so that AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google SGE, Bing Copilot, and voice assistants cite your business when answering your customers' questions. As more people search with AI, AEO is what keeps you visible beyond Google's traditional results.
How long does local SEO take in Phoenix? +
Most Phoenix and Glendale businesses see meaningful movement in Google Maps and local search rankings within 60–90 days. Full organic authority, including AEO citations in AI search results, builds over 4–6 months. The results compound over time — unlike paid ads that stop the moment you stop paying.
What is Google Business Profile optimization? +
GBP optimization means fully completing, verifying, and continuously updating your Google Business Profile so Google includes you in the local map pack for relevant searches in your area. We handle keyword optimization, photo strategy, review management, Q&A, service descriptions, and ongoing posts.
What is Google indexing and why does my site need it? +
Indexing is the process of Google discovering, crawling, and storing your web pages so they can appear in search results. Without proper indexing, your pages are invisible. We use Google Search Console to submit sitemaps, fix crawl errors, resolve index coverage issues, and request indexing for new and updated pages.
Do I need both SEO and AEO? +
Yes — and here's why: SEO captures the majority of traditional Google search traffic today. AEO captures the fast-growing segment of users who search through ChatGPT, Perplexity, voice assistants, and Google's AI overviews. Businesses that only do SEO will become increasingly invisible as AI search grows. Brand Boosters builds both strategies together.