AI search is exploding. We help you rank #1 on ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI search tools before your competitors even know it’s possible. Secure the top AI search position within a few weeks with our 11-point strategy.
Be the business AI recommends and skyrocket your visibility before anyone else.
150+ Clients
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15-40% Increase
In leads 30-90 days
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Its 2026, customers don’t only search on Google, they ask their AI.
With our proven 11 step process, we will audit and then improve your current AI Visibility. We analyse your AI search visibility and build a custom plan to put you at the top. Stay ahead while others are still chasing Google.
We handle every part of your voice and AI search setup so your business appears first when customers ask assistants like “Who’s the best [your service] near me?”.
We were just awarded the Rankwatch top AI SEO Agency in Australia.
Is your business invisible to AI searches?
Not showing up in ChatGPT or Gemini responses?
Watching competitors get suggested while your business is overlooked?
Confused about how AI search actually ranks and recommends brands?
Noticed your traffic has decreased as more people move to AI searches?
See what our Ai Search Optimisation clients are saying
Enquire today & secure:
FREE AI visibility audit (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini)
Content refined to match natural, conversational AI search queries
Authority building & Citation strategy
Content strategy and full future-proofing for your search visibility
So who do we help?
We’ve got a solution for you.
Includes: Plumbers, electricians, roofers, landscapers, pest control
How we help: When someone says, “I need an emergency plumber,” AI assistants only give one result. We make sure it’s you, with local SEO and AI-ready content that drives urgent leads.
Includes: Salons, spas, massage clinics, cosmetic services
How we help: We get your business ranking for searches like “best lash lift near me” or “local massage therapist open late.” Perfect for impulse-driven AI queries.
Includes: Lawyers, accountants, mortgage brokers, insurance advisors
How we help: People often voice search for “local family lawyer” or “tax help near me.” We optimise your presence to appear in those trust-driven, high-value AI results.
Includes: Mechanics, detailing, car dealerships, smash repairs
How we help: From “car mechanic near me” to “where to get tyres replaced today,” we make sure your business answers the call, literally.
Includes: House cleaners, commercial cleaning, window washing, lawn care
How we help: People ask, “book a cleaner for tomorrow” or “window cleaning service near me.” We optimise your listings and content to be the top AI result in your area.
Includes: Daycares, preschools, after-school care
How we help: Parents often ask, “childcare near me with availability” or “preschools in [suburb].” We ensure your centre is trusted, visible, and AI-optimised.
Includes: Online stores, Shopify brands.
How we help: Shoppers often search “best [product] near me,” “where to buy [item],” or ask AI assistants for recommendations. We make sure your products and brand are AI-search optimised, trusted, and discoverable across Google, Siri, ChatGPT, and Gemini.
We can also help with ChatGPT Shopping
Includes: Agents, buyers’ advocates, property managers
How we help: We optimise for terms like “houses for rent near me” or “best real estate agent in [suburb]” to help you capture local AI leads during their search phase.
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Includes: Restaurants, cafes, hotels, tour operators
How we help: Voice searches like “Italian restaurant near me” or “family-friendly hotel in Cairns” can drive bookings fast. We make sure your business is the one that AI assistants recommend.
Includes: Tutors, driving schools, training academies, RTOs
How we help: When someone asks “best driving school near me” or “maths tutor for HSC,” we ensure your business ranks first in AI results.
Includes: Personal trainers, gyms, yoga studios, Pilates
How we help: Voice searches like “24/7 gym near me” or “yoga classes this weekend” are common. We optimise your visibility for high-intent local fitness queries.
Includes: Vets, groomers, boarding, pet stores
How we help: AI queries like “vet open now” or “dog groomer near me” are high-conversion. We help you own those searches before competitors do.
Includes: IT support, cybersecurity, managed services, computer repair
How we help: AI users often search “IT support near me” or “laptop repair now.” We help you dominate that first-response spot with precision targeting and fast-loading pages.
Examples: Dentists, physiotherapists, psychologists, optometrists, podiatrists, medical centres
Why it works: People often ask AI assistants for trusted professionals nearby, like “dentist near me open now” or “physio that takes health fund.” Ranking first means more bookings and higher trust.
Ready to Rank Where No One Else Is?
About Mention First AI
At Mention First, we help businesses stay ahead of the curve by unlocking the power of AI SEO.
As Ai and voice search becomes the new normal across platforms like Siri, Alexa, ChatGPT, Gemini, and more, traditional SEO is no longer enough. That’s where we come in.
We specialise in optimising your business to rank #1 in AI-driven search results. Not just on Google, but across all major AI-powered assistants. From local service businesses to national brands, we ensure your company is the one being recommended when customers ask their devices where to go, what to buy, or who to trust.
Why We’re Different
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We don’t just do SEO: we focus exclusively on AI -first optimisation
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Our strategies are built to rank you on AI platforms as well as search engines
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We help businesses gain first-mover advantage in a rapidly evolving digital space
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Our deep focus has allowed us to develop a streamlined, battle-tested strategy that delivers real results without wasted effort.
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We’ve stripped out unnecessary fluff to provide a lean, highly effective solution that works fast.
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Our services are surprisingly affordable, giving small and medium businesses access, without the agency price tag.
Whether you’re a service provider, e-commerce brand, or local business, Mention First positions you to own the AI search revolution—before your competitors even realise what’s happening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mention First AI is an AI Search SEO platform that helps businesses rank in AI-generated search results, such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Perplexity. We specialize in AEO (AI Engine Optimization) and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) to ensure brands are cited as top recommendations by AI assistants.
While traditional SEO focuses on ranking in Google’s blue links, AI Search SEO (AEO) focuses on being the direct answer provided by AI models. Traditional SEO targets keywords and backlinks, whereas AEO prioritizes entity authority, conversational natural language, and structured data to ensure an AI assistant “mentions” your brand first.
Most businesses see a noticeable increase in AI search mentions and voice assistant inquiries within 30 to 90 days. The timeline depends on your existing digital footprint and the competitiveness of your industry. AEO builds compounding authority that improves your brand’s visibility over time.
Yes, AI Search SEO is highly effective for local businesses. It optimizes your brand for “near me” voice searches and AI recommendations. For example, dental clinics using AEO often see a 40-65% increase in visibility for queries like “best dentist near me” within AI answer engines.
AI Search SEO, or Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), is the process of optimizing web content to be cited as a primary source by AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. It focuses on conversational intent and authority signals rather than traditional keyword density.
AI search tools use Business Profile data and local reviews to provide hyper-local recommendations. AEO ensures your business is the one recommended when a user asks an AI assistant, “Who is the best [service] in [city]?”
As “zero-click” searches rise, users get answers directly from AI Overviews without clicking links. AEO ensures your brand is the source of that answer, maintaining visibility and trust even when a user doesn’t visit your website.
FAQ Schema is a type of structured data that helps AI crawlers understand the exact relationship between a question and an answer. This “machine-readable” format significantly increases the likelihood of your content being featured in Google’s AI Overviews.
This often occurs due to “AI Search Cannibalization,” where AI Overviews answer the user’s query at the top of the page. To recover, you must optimize your content to be the cited source within that AI Overview summary.
AI engines aggregate data from across the web, looking for consistent brand mentions, positive reviews on third-party platforms (like Reddit or Yelp), and citations from other authoritative, niche-relevant websites.
No, but SEO is evolving. Traditional SEO provides the technical foundation, while AI Search SEO (AEO) provides the conversational layer. Successful brands in 2025 and beyond will use a hybrid approach to capture both search styles.
