Keyword and topical strategy
Mapped to real buyer intent, not vanity volume, so effort lands on the terms that convert.
By Deen Dayal Yadav, Founder & AI SEO lead, Transformation Junction · 25+ years in digital · Last updated June 2026AI SEO for small business is the practice of ranking a small company on Google and getting it named inside AI search answers, so the right buyers find you whether they search on Google, ask ChatGPT, or read a Google AI Overview. At Transformation Junction we combine classic SEO (keyword strategy, on-page, technical and local SEO) with generative engine optimisation (GEO) and answer engine optimisation (AEO), the disciplines that get a brand cited inside ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Google AI Overviews, Gemini and Copilot. Most UK agencies charge £1,200 to £2,000 per month for a small scope and deliver little to no presence in AI Overviews or ChatGPT at all; our AI SEO plans start at £999 per month, build AI visibility in from day one, and run with no long lock-in. The work that moves rankings fastest in 2026 is fixing technical and on-page foundations, publishing structured content that directly answers buyer questions, and building the topical authority and citations that make both Google and AI engines treat you as a trusted source.
What is GEO (Generative Engine Optimisation)?
Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) is the practice of structuring content so large language models like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude can understand it, trust it, and reuse it when generating answers. It focuses on clear, factual, well-organised information rather than keyword density.
What is AEO (Answer Engine Optimisation)?
Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) is the practice of formatting content so search and AI systems can extract a direct answer, typically using question-style headings, concise opening answers, FAQ and structured data. AEO targets featured snippets and AI Overviews.
15-30%
of informational searches in 2026 are now intercepted by Google AI Overviews, and tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity increasingly answer buyers before they ever reach a website. Businesses not optimised for AI search are invisible at the exact moment a buyer is deciding.
How much does small business SEO cost in the UK?
| Plan | Monthly | Best for | What's included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations | From £999 | New or local small businesses | Technical fixes, on-page SEO, Google Business Profile, 2 content pieces/mo |
| Growth | From £1,500 | Businesses competing on buyer terms | Everything in Foundations + topical clusters, AI-citation content, link building |
| Authority | From £2,500 | Ambitious brands wanting category leadership | Full GEO/AEO programme, digital PR, ongoing AI-Overview optimisation |
Figures reflect the typical 2026 UK market for small business SEO (industry surveys put most SMEs at £500-£2,000/mo). Prices are guides; every plan is fixed-scope and quoted upfront with no lock-in. Sources: Google Search Essentials, Google guidance on AI features & AI Overviews.
What you get
One programme that earns rankings on Google and citations inside AI answers, across every surface a buyer might use.
On-page and technical SEO
Titles, headings, internal links, metadata, crawlability, structured data and Core Web Vitals.
Content built to be cited
Answer-first, structured pages AI engines can lift and attribute to your business.
Local SEO
Google Business Profile, local landing pages and citations so nearby buyers find you first.
Clear measurement
Monthly reporting on rankings, organic traffic, enquiries and AI mentions, in plain English.
GEO and AEO
Generative and answer engine optimisation so ChatGPT, Perplexity and AI Overviews name you.
How it works
A clear, four-step path from invisible to recommended.
Step 1
Research
We map the keywords, topics and questions your buyers ask Google and AI tools.
Step 2
Optimise
We fix on-page and technical SEO so search engines and AI crawlers can read your pages.
Step 3
Create
We publish clear, structured content built to earn both rankings and AI citations.
Step 4
Measure
We track rankings, traffic, enquiries and AI mentions, then refine based on results.
Why Transformation Junction
Most agencies hide a price, the team and AI search. We lead with all three.
Transparent pricing
Plans from £999/mo, fixed scope, quoted upfront. No request-a-quote black box.
Founder-led
Deen Dayal Yadav, 25+ years in digital, on the work, not a faceless junior team.
AI search from day one
GEO and AEO built in, so you appear in answers while competitors chase blue links.
No long lock-in
We earn the retainer monthly with results you can see in your reporting.
What clients say about working with us.
Real reviews from small business owners DD has worked with across web, ecommerce and digital. They speak to how we work; our AI SEO service applies the same standard to getting you found on Google and AI search.
★★★★★
"DD and the team revamped my website and it now works far harder for my business, saving me a huge amount of time and effort. He truly knows his stuff."
Oliver Dolby
The Soul Doctor
★★★★★
"I'm now on a successful journey to having a website that works for me - delivering real leads, getting them into my sales pipeline, and nurturing them into paying clients."
David Chernick
Treacl Ltd.
★★★★★
"Working with DD has been amazing for my eCommerce business. He quickly fixed a big problem on my website that was hurting sales, and helped make my site much better."
Kishor Pattni
Unigiftware
Questions buyers usually ask
Can you guarantee number-one rankings?
No honest agency can, and anyone who does is selling a trick that does not last. We guarantee the work that earns durable rankings: fixed foundations, structured content, and steady authority, reported transparently.
How is this different from the SEO I already pay for?
Most SEO targets Google's blue links only. AI SEO adds GEO and AEO, so you also get named inside ChatGPT, Perplexity and AI Overviews, where a growing share of buyers now decide before clicking anything.
Is AI SEO worth it, or is it just a buzzword?
It is worth it for most small businesses. At around £999/mo, if one customer is worth £1,000 or more you need a single extra enquiry a month to break even, and a ranked, cited page keeps working for years.
How long does it take to see results?
Early movement on low-competition buyer terms in four to eight weeks, with compounding gains from three to six months. AI citations can appear sooner than classic rankings.
How do you get cited by ChatGPT and Perplexity?
We publish clear, factual, well-structured content with strong topical authority and structured data, and make sure the same facts are corroborated across your Google Business Profile, LinkedIn and directories.
How does this connect with my website?
SEO works best on a solid build, so we align it with your site structure and content for the strongest results.
Web design →Ready to rank on Google and AI search?
Book a call and we’ll map a practical AI SEO plan: keyword strategy, technical fixes, and content built to earn citations.