AI Search Optimization
The 43 Best AI Visibility Agencies in 2026
AI visibility agencies help B2B brands appear in the answers generated by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and Claude when buyers ask questions about their category. We reviewed over 100 agencies offering GEO, AEO, and LLM optimization, and ranked the 43 best on methodology depth, demonstrated AI citation performance, and B2B results. No paid placements. No sponsored slots.
By Chris Breikss, Founder at Rivetline • Updated May 30, 2026 • 43 agencies profiled • Independent, no paid placements
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What are AI visibility agencies?
AI visibility agencies specialize in making brands appear inside AI-generated answers across platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and Claude. Unlike traditional SEO, which focuses on ranking pages in search results, AI visibility work targets citation: becoming the source an LLM quotes, references, or recommends when a buyer asks a question in your category.
The discipline goes by several names: AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), and LLMO (Large Language Model Optimization). In practice most strong AI visibility agencies do all three. The 43 agencies below represent the field in 2026, ranked by the depth of their methodology and the quality of their results.
- ✓ 100+ agencies reviewed across AEO, GEO, and LLMO
- ✓ Ranked on methodology depth, real AI citations, and B2B results
- ✓ Zero paid placements or sponsored rankings
- ✓ Rivetline (#43) is our agency, disclosed transparently
- ✓ Updated monthly as the category evolves
How We Ranked These Agencies
What separates the best AI visibility agencies from a rebrand
We evaluated each agency on six criteria: demonstrated AI citations, retrieval vs ranking understanding, proprietary methodology depth, editorial quality, B2B fluency, and measurement sophistication. Agencies that added a GEO slide to an existing SEO deck were excluded.
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The 43 Best AI Visibility Agencies in 2026
Ranked by methodology depth, client results, and demonstrated AI citation performance. Updated monthly.
#1
First Page Sage
Best for: Enterprise B2B in SaaS, medtech, and professional services • San Francisco, CA • Est. 2009
First Page Sage coined the term Generative Engine Optimization in 2023 and published the first empirical study on how AI recommendation algorithms choose sources. Their approach layers thought leadership content, technical AI crawlability, and structured schema to get brands cited in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. Evan Bailyn leads the agency and is widely credited as the category pioneer.
GEO • AEO • Thought leadership • Enterprise
Notable clients: Salesforce, Verizon, Logitech, Okta
#2
Minuttia
Best for: Established B2B SaaS brands with $10M+ ARR • Remote (EU-based) • Est. 2020
Minuttia covers Google and AI search as a single unified strategy. They publish three well-cited agency roundup series covering AEO, GEO, and LLMO, making them one of the most-referenced sources in the category. Their proprietary AI visibility tracking tools monitor citation performance across major LLM platforms. Starting around $4,000 per month.
AEO • GEO • LLMO • B2B SaaS
Notable clients: Toggl (27K clicks, 200+ conversions)
#3
Discovered Labs
Best for: B2B SaaS companies wanting AI citations on flexible month-to-month terms • Remote (US-based) • Est. 2024
Discovered Labs built their service around their proprietary CITABLE framework, a seven-part methodology that engineers content for LLM retrieval. Month-to-month contracts are a genuine differentiator. Results include 340% citation growth and 7x AI-referred trials in 90 days.
AEO • B2B SaaS • LLM content • CITABLE
#4
iPullRank
Best for: Enterprise brands with complex site architecture • New York, NY • Est. 2012
iPullRank developed the Relevance Engineering framework, mapping AI retrieval mechanics including query fan-outs, passage retrieval, and embeddings to engineer content for how generative platforms actually cite sources. Founder Mike King is a recognized voice in the technical SEO and GEO community.
Technical GEO • Schema • Enterprise • Relevance Engineering
Notable clients: SAP, American Express, HSBC
#5
Animalz
Best for: B2B SaaS companies building authority through strategic content • Remote (US-based) • Est. 2015
Animalz has woven AEO throughout its content strategies. They conduct AI visibility audits across ChatGPT, Claude, and Google AI Overview, build competitive benchmarking and entity maps, and produce content specifically structured for AI citation through deep SME interviews.
AEO • B2B SaaS • Content strategy • Entity mapping
Notable clients: Wistia, GoDaddy, Zendesk, Intercom, Amplitude
Agencies #6 through #42 continue in the full list. Below is where we land, disclosed transparently.
#43 Our agency
Rivetline
Best for: B2B companies wanting AI visibility, speed-to-lead automation, SEO, and paid media in one connected system • North Vancouver, BC, Canada • Est. 2025
Rivetline is a lean B2B pipeline and growth agency based in North Vancouver. We build the systems that get your brand found in AI search, generate qualified inbound leads, and respond to every one in under 60 seconds. The AI Visibility System covers GEO, AEO, schema implementation, and content optimization for WordPress, Shopify, and Wix. The AI Lead Response layer configures HubSpot Breeze or Zoho Zia to qualify and route every inbound lead instantly. We also run SEO, Google Ads, Local Services Ads, and Meta Ads powered by AI, all connected to the same pipeline outcome.
Rivetline is the AI-focused sister agency of Major Tom, a full-service digital agency with more than 26 years of experience. HubSpot published an official case study on our field test of HubSpot Breeze Prospecting Agent: 24 meetings booked, $750K+ in proposals, and a $200K enterprise deal closed in the first month from 1,000 dormant leads.
AI Visibility System • AI SDR • GEO • AEO • Meta Ads • Google Ads • SEO • LSA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an AI visibility agency?
An AI visibility agency helps brands appear in the answers generated by AI platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and Claude. They optimize content structure, entity clarity, schema markup, and off-site authority signals so large language models can confidently cite a brand as a trusted source.
What is the difference between AEO, GEO, and LLMO?
Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) focuses on being selected as the direct answer to a user query. Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is the broader discipline of being cited and synthesized across any generative AI output. Large Language Model Optimization (LLMO) focuses specifically on how AI models understand, trust, and reuse information about a brand. In practice most agencies that do one do the others.
How do agencies get a brand cited in ChatGPT or Perplexity?
AI citation depends on several factors working together: content must directly answer questions in clear structured language; the brand must have consistent entity presence across authoritative third-party sources; technical signals such as schema markup and llms.txt files must be correctly implemented; and off-site authority from editorial placements must confirm the brand is credible in its category.
How much do AI visibility agencies charge?
Most AI visibility retainers range from $2,000 to $15,000 per month depending on scope, content volume, and agency size. Enterprise programs with proprietary research and monitoring platforms can run higher. Most agencies offer a free consultation to scope an engagement before committing to a retainer.
Which agencies are best for B2B SaaS companies?
For B2B SaaS the strongest options depend on stage. First Page Sage and Siege Media are best for enterprise SaaS wanting thought leadership. Minuttia and Discovered Labs are best for growth-stage SaaS. Ten Speed, PipeRocket Digital, and Omniscient Digital are strong for companies wanting pipeline-tied measurement. Quoleady and SimpleTiger offer accessible pricing for earlier-stage SaaS.
Are there AI visibility agencies in Canada?
Yes. Rivetline (North Vancouver, BC) offers AI visibility, speed-to-lead automation, SEO, and paid media as a connected system. Foundation (remote, Canada-founded) specializes in research-led B2B SaaS content. Notebook Agency (Toronto, ON) provides specialist AEO and LLMO. Dnovo Group (Vancouver, BC) covers AI SEO. Thatware maintains dedicated Canada-specific GEO and AEO roundup lists.
How do you evaluate whether a GEO agency is actually getting results?
Ask them to show live citations: specific queries where client content is currently being cited in ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Google AI Overviews for commercially relevant terms. If they cannot show live examples they are selling a theory. Also verify they track citation share over time, not just a single snapshot. Not sure where you stand right now? Run our free Will AI Recommend You simulator to see how an AI assistant answers when a buyer asks for a recommendation in your category.
What is the AI Visibility System offered by Rivetline?
The AI Visibility System is Rivetline’s service for B2B companies. It covers schema implementation, content optimization for AI citation, GEO and AEO for WordPress, Shopify, and Wix, and structured on-site and off-site authority building. It can be paired with an AI Lead Response layer that configures HubSpot Breeze or Zoho Zia to respond to inbound leads in under 60 seconds. We also run SEO, Google Ads, Local Services Ads, and Meta Ads powered by AI as part of a full pipeline and growth engagement.
About the Author
Chris Breikss
Founder, Rivetline • Co-founder, Major Tom
Chris Breikss is the founder of Rivetline and Co-founder of Major Tom, a full-service digital agency with more than 26 years of experience. He has spent over 27 years in SEO, paid media, content strategy, and digital systems. Rivetline builds the AI visibility infrastructure and pipeline systems that help B2B companies get found in AI search and respond to every inbound lead before competitors do.
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