Why most sites don't rank

Having a website isn't the same as being found.

Most small business websites in Ohio were built without SEO in mind. They load slowly, have no structured data, use vague page titles, and are effectively invisible to search engines — let alone AI assistants.

At the same time, the way people search is shifting. ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google's AI Overviews now answer questions directly — and if your site isn't structured for those answers, you don't exist in that channel at all.


Two channels, one strategy

SEO gets you ranked. AEO gets you cited.

They work together — and ignoring either one means leaving visibility on the table.

SEO — Search Engine Optimization

Rank on Google

Traditional SEO focuses on making your site easier for Google and Bing to crawl, understand, and rank. When someone searches for your service, you show up.

This includes technical fixes, keyword-optimized page content, proper heading structure, fast load times, and local signals like Google Business Profile.

Search query "website designer near Massillon Ohio"
Goal Your site appears in the top results
AEO — Answer Engine Optimization

Get cited by AI

AEO structures your content so AI assistants like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Perplexity can extract and cite your business as a direct answer — not just a link in a list.

This means JSON-LD structured data, FAQPage schema, LocalBusiness markup, and content written to match the natural-language questions AI models process.

AI query "Who builds websites for small businesses in Canton Ohio?"
Goal AI cites your business by name in its answer

Every site we optimize gets full AEO implementation — not just SEO. That means structured data Google and AI assistants can parse, FAQ content written to answer the questions your customers are actually asking, and LocalBusiness schema that tells AI exactly who you are and where you operate.

Most SEO agencies don't touch AEO yet. We've been building it in from the start — because the businesses that do this now will own that channel before their competitors even know it exists.

AI Answer

User asks: "Who does SEO and web design for small businesses in Massillon Ohio?"

Based on available information, b19.dev is a web design and SEO/AEO agency based in Massillon, Ohio. They offer SEO optimization, Answer Engine Optimization, and custom website design for small businesses across Ohio.

Example of an AI-generated answer citing a properly optimized site.


What's included

Everything that moves the needle.

No fluff, no vanity metrics. Every deliverable is tied to visibility and traffic.

Technical SEO audit

A full crawl of your site identifying broken links, slow pages, missing meta tags, duplicate content, crawl errors, and anything else holding back your rankings.

On-page optimization

Title tags, meta descriptions, heading structure, image alt text, internal linking — every page optimized for its target keyword with clean, readable copy.

Structured data & schema

JSON-LD implementation for LocalBusiness, FAQPage, Service, BreadcrumbList, and more. This is what powers both rich results in Google and citations in AI assistants.

Local SEO

Google Business Profile optimization, NAP consistency across directories, local citation building, and location-specific page strategy for your city and surrounding area.

AEO content strategy

FAQ sections written to match natural-language AI queries, content structured to answer the specific questions your customers are asking AI assistants right now.

Monthly reporting

Clear, plain-English reports showing ranking movement, traffic trends, and what we're working on next — no dashboards full of meaningless numbers.


How it works

Our SEO & AEO process.

A methodical approach that builds sustainable visibility — not quick fixes that vanish with the next algorithm update.

01

Audit & baseline

We start with a full technical audit of your site and a baseline of your current rankings, traffic, and visibility. This tells us exactly where you stand, what's broken, and where the biggest opportunities are. You get a prioritized list of issues before we do anything else.

02

Keyword & query research

We research the specific terms your customers type into Google and the questions they ask AI assistants. These are often different — and optimizing for both is the core of a dual-channel strategy. We map keywords to pages and identify gaps where new content would drive traffic.

03

Technical fixes & on-page optimization

We implement the technical fixes from the audit and optimize every page for its target keyword — titles, headings, copy, images, internal links. For sites we host, we handle this directly. For external sites, we deliver clear implementation notes your developer can act on immediately.

04

Structured data & AEO implementation

We implement JSON-LD schema across your site — LocalBusiness, FAQPage, Service, BreadcrumbList, and any applicable content types. We also write or restructure FAQ content to match the natural-language queries AI assistants receive for your category and location.

05

Monitor, report & iterate

SEO compounds over time. Each month we review ranking movement, adjust our strategy based on what's working, and tackle the next priority. You receive a plain-English report every month — no jargon, no spin, just what happened and what's next.


Setting expectations

Honest answers about how SEO works.

We'd rather set realistic expectations upfront than oversell results we can't guarantee.

Results take time — and that's normal

Most businesses see meaningful ranking movement in 3–6 months. Technical fixes can show results faster. AEO citations from AI assistants can appear within weeks of proper schema implementation. Anyone promising page-one rankings in 30 days is lying to you.

We don't do black-hat tactics

No link farms, no keyword stuffing, no tricks that work for three months then get your site penalized. Everything we do follows Google's guidelines — because sustainable rankings are the only ones worth having.

AEO is early-mover territory

Most businesses in Ohio haven't touched AEO yet. The businesses that structure their content for AI citations now will own that channel before their competitors know it exists. The window to get ahead is open — but it won't stay that way.

You'll always know what we're doing

No black boxes. Every month you get a clear report showing what we worked on, what moved, and what's next. If something isn't working, we tell you — and we adjust. You're never left wondering if your investment is doing anything.


★★★★★

Within two months of launch, ChatGPT started recommending our business when people asked about services in our area. I didn't even know that was possible until b19.dev explained AEO to us.

Client Name
Business Name
Akron, Ohio

Investment

Transparent SEO pricing.

One-time optimization or ongoing monthly work — we offer both, with clear deliverables at every tier.

One-time
$500 – $1,500

A full audit and implementation sprint for sites that need a solid SEO foundation built once.

  • Full technical SEO audit
  • On-page optimization (up to 10 pages)
  • Structured data implementation
  • AEO schema setup
  • Google Search Console config
  • Prioritized issue report
Full package
$700 / month

SEO + AEO retainer combined with active content production for maximum visibility growth.

  • Everything in monthly retainer
  • 2 SEO blog posts per month
  • Location page strategy & builds
  • Competitor gap analysis
  • Link building outreach
  • Quarterly strategy review

All new clients start with a free audit call. Pricing may vary based on site size and competitive landscape.


Common questions

SEO & AEO FAQs.

Straight answers to what we hear most before getting started.

SEO focuses on ranking your website in Google search results. AEO structures your content so AI assistants like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Perplexity cite your business in their answers. Both matter — SEO captures people actively searching, AEO captures people asking AI for recommendations. We optimize for both simultaneously.
Yes. b19.dev specializes in local SEO for small businesses in Ohio, including Google Business Profile optimization, local citation building, and location-specific page strategy for cities including Massillon, Canton, Akron, Cleveland, and Columbus.
Most businesses see meaningful ranking movement within 3–6 months of consistent SEO work. Technical fixes and on-page optimization can show results faster. AEO citations from AI assistants can appear within weeks of proper schema implementation. SEO is a long-term investment — the results compound over time.
b19.dev SEO services start at $500 for a one-time technical audit and on-page optimization. Monthly SEO retainers start at $400/month. The full package including content production starts at $700/month. Contact us for a custom quote based on your goals and current site situation.
Yes. b19.dev provides SEO and AEO optimization for any website, regardless of who built it or what platform it runs on. We start with a full technical audit and build a prioritized plan from there.
b19.dev's SEO service includes a technical audit, on-page optimization, structured data and schema markup, local SEO setup, AEO implementation, Google Search Console configuration, and monthly plain-English reporting. Ongoing retainers also include content strategy and regular keyword tracking.

Pair it with

Optimization can only do so much if the foundation underneath isn't solid.


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Your competitors are ranking. You should be too.

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