How Much Should AI Search SEO Cost in 2026?
AI search optimization is the hottest service in digital marketing right now. Predictably, agencies are charging insane prices for very little work. Here's what it actually should cost.
The Real Work Involved
Proper AI search SEO requires daily content publishing (3-7 new pages per week), Schema.org markup on every page, Google and Bing Search Console management, Google Business Profile updates, AI citation tracking, technical site audits, and competitor monitoring." Most of them are just rebranded versions of their existing keyword reports. Period. The work is more time-consuming than traditional SEO, but it's not 5x more expensive.
How to Evaluate AI SEO Quotes
Ask the agency: how many pages will you publish per week? Which AI engines do you track citations on? Do you manage my Google Business Profile? If they're vague, walk away. (919) 679-2123.
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