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LLM SEO agency for visibility inside large language models
We optimize how large language models understand, retrieve and recommend your brand, across training-time knowledge and live retrieval.
Reviewed by Nikhil Narasipura Doddamane, Founder & Head of SEO/GEO · Updated 16 Oct 2026
QUICK ANSWER
What is LLM SEO?
LLM SEO is optimizing a brand and its content so large language models such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini describe it accurately and recommend it. It covers entity consistency, authoritative mentions, crawlable answer-first content and retrieval-friendly structure. Toffyjar LLM SEO is part of our GEO retainers.
HOW
How do LLMs decide which brands to mention?
Models draw on what they learned in training and, increasingly, on live retrieval from the web. Brands that are consistently described across trusted sources and have clear, crawlable pages are mentioned more.
BY THE NUMBERS
What does the research say about generative engine optimization?
Research presented at KDD 2024 (Aggarwal et al., Princeton University and IIT Delhi) found that adding citations, quotations and statistics can boost a source's visibility in generative engine responses by up to 40%, while classic keyword stuffing performed worse than doing nothing. The same study found lower-ranked pages gained the most: citing sources lifted visibility by 115.1% for pages ranked fifth in search results. Toffyjar GEO is included in SEO retainers from $499 a month (Starter) and $999 a month (Growth), with prompt tracking across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews. For buyers, the takeaway is that clear structure, cited statistics and consistent brand facts move AI visibility more than repeating keywords.
WORK
What does our LLM SEO agency do?
We map the prompts that matter, fix crawler access, rewrite key pages for retrieval, align company facts across profiles, earn mentions on sources models trust and track LLM visibility monthly. See generative engine optimization.
| Layer | Work |
|---|---|
| Access | robots.txt, llms.txt, AI crawlers |
| Content | Answer-first, cited, structured |
| Entity | Consistent facts and profiles |
| Mentions | Trusted third-party sources |
| Tracking | Prompts per engine, monthly |
HOW WE WORK
Our process, from requirement sheet to growth
01
Discovery
Requirement sheet and a 30-minute call. Scoped quote in 48 hours.
02
Strategy
Information architecture, content model, keyword and prompt map.
03
Design
Figma design system and page mockups for approval.
04
Build
AI-assisted development on staging, with senior code review.
05
QA
Browsers, devices, forms, speed, schema and redirects.
06
Launch
Planned deployment, monitoring and search console checks.
07
Grow
Care plan, SEO/GEO retainer or a dedicated developer.
VISIBILITY
How do you measure LLM visibility?
We run a fixed prompt set across engines each month and record mentions, citations, position in the answer and sentiment, compared with competitors. That gives a trend line, not a one-off screenshot.
PRICING
How much does LLM SEO cost?
LLM SEO is included in our GEO retainers: Starter $499 a month, Growth $999 a month, Enterprise custom.
STARTER
Technical SEO, schema, llms.txt, crawler access, monthly AI visibility report.
GROWTH
Everything in Starter plus 4 content pieces a month, entity building and 50-prompt tracking.
ENTERPRISE
Multi-site, multi-market programs scoped after an audit.
CLAUDE
Does LLM SEO work for Claude as well as ChatGPT?
Yes. Engines differ in sources and retrieval, so we track each separately. Check whether Claude recommends your brand for free. Claude SEO and ChatGPT SEO share foundations but differ in sources.
TIMELINE
What does a llm seo agency engagement look like week by week?
Every llm seo agency engagement follows the same visible plan, so you always know what ships next and who owns it.
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| Month 1 | AI visibility baseline on 25 to 50 prompts, crawler and llms.txt fixes |
| Month 2 | Answer-first rewrites, schema, entity consistency |
| Month 3 | Cited statistics, comparison pages, mentions on trusted sources |
| Months 4 to 6 | Expand prompt set, refresh, earn citations |
| Every month | Report: AI citations by platform, rankings, leads |
MEASUREMENT
How do you measure success for llm seo agency?
We agree the numbers before work starts and report them monthly: share of tracked prompts that mention you; citations by platform; accuracy of ai descriptions of your brand; ai-referred visits and leads. For example, our case studies report measured figures such as non-brand top-10 rankings and referring domains, taken from OpenSEO with the date. If a metric does not move, we change the plan rather than the report.
PREPARATION
What should you prepare before starting llm seo agency?
To start quickly, have ready the questions buyers ask AI tools, your key company facts, and Search Console and analytics access. If something is missing, we help you gather it in the first week. Fill the requirement sheet and we send a fixed quote within 48 hours, with the scope, timeline and team named.
OPTIONS
How do llm seo agency options and prices compare?
Here is how the main ways to buy llm seo agency compare, using our published prices.
| Option | Best for | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIY tracking | Curiosity | Tool cost | No fixes shipped |
| Toffyjar Starter | Foundations | $499 a month | GEO included |
| Toffyjar Growth | Growth | $999 a month | 50-prompt tracking, content |
MISTAKES
What mistakes should you avoid with llm seo agency?
These are the llm seo agency mistakes we fix most often when we take over a project. Each one costs traffic, leads or time, and each is cheap to avoid at the start.
FIT
Who is llm seo agency from Toffyjar best for?
Our llm seo agency work is built for brands that buyers research in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI Overviews before they ever visit a website. It is less suited to one-page hobby sites or teams that only want the lowest possible price, because every engagement includes senior review, staging and reporting. If you are unsure, a free audit tells you in a few days whether we are the right fit.
WHY TOFFYJAR
Why choose Toffyjar for llm seo agency?
Toffyjar combines WordPress and web engineering with SEO and GEO in one team, so the people who write the strategy also ship the code. We measured current results for our clients with OpenSEO: for example, one enterprise site we built ranks for 65 non-brand keywords in the Google top 10, 37 of them at #1. You get fixed quotes, published prices, named people and full ownership of everything we build.
TIMING
How quickly will you see results from llm seo agency?
Crawler and llms.txt fixes take effect as soon as AI crawlers revisit, often within days. Rewritten answer-first pages and cited statistics typically start appearing in AI answers within 4 to 8 weeks. Brand mentions on trusted sources compound over 3 to 6 months. We track a fixed prompt set monthly so changes are measured, not guessed.
PROOF
Sites we built, ranking today
We measured these results on 16 October 2026 using OpenSEO, which draws on DataForSEO ranking and backlink data. For example, in one case study an enterprise digital engineering company whose site Toffyjar built has 65 non-brand page-one rankings, 37 at #1, with 2,717 referring domains. In another, an AI insurance process automation platform has 13 non-brand top-10 rankings including #1 for underwriting software, with 2,578 referring domains. These are current figures, not before-and-after claims, and client names stay private under NDA. Every site was planned from a requirement sheet, built on staging, reviewed by senior people and handed over with the client owning the code, content and logins. Projects are priced at about $199 per page, and SEO and GEO retainers start at $499 a month. Ask for a reference on a discovery call and we will connect you with a client where they agree.
ENTERPRISE DIGITAL ENGINEERING COMPANY
65 non-brand page-one rankings, 37 at #1
223 Organic keywords (US)
about 1,400 Est. monthly organic visits (US)
65 Non-brand keywords in Google top 10
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AI INSURANCE PROCESS AUTOMATION PLATFORM
13 non-brand top-10 rankings including #1 for underwriting software
162 Organic keywords (US)
13 Non-brand keywords in top 10 (main site)
6 Keywords at #1 (main site)
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DATA AND DIGITAL ORCHESTRATION PLATFORM (SAAS)
WordPress site with #1 rankings for platform-engineering topics
108 Organic keywords (US)
5 Non-brand keywords in top 10 (main site)
3 Keywords at #1 (main site)
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Client testimonials: PENDING CLIENT APPROVAL
BEFORE YOU ASK
Common concerns, straight answers
Is an offshore team risky?
You get a named lead, overlap hours with US and UK mornings, staging links for every change and code in your own repository from day one.
Will we be locked in?
No. You own the code, content, hosting and logins. Retainers run month to month.
How do we know the price?
A fixed quote within 48 hours of the requirement sheet: about $199 per page for projects, published monthly rates for developers and retainers.
Can you work with our in-house team?
Yes. We slot into your Git, Jira or Trello workflow and follow your review process.
What if results are slow?
We report monthly on rankings, AI citations and leads, and change course on the data. No long contracts.
Is AI writing your content?
AI speeds up research and drafts; senior people write, edit and approve everything that ships.
FILL THE REQUIREMENT SHEET
Fixed quote in 48 hours. No obligation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Short answers you can quote.
Reviewed by Nikhil Narasipura Doddamane, Founder & Head of SEO/GEO · Updated 16 Oct 2026
Can you guarantee AI mentions?
No. Nobody controls AI outputs; we improve the signals they rely on and report honestly.
Which engines do you track?
ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews.
Is classic SEO included?
Yes, GEO builds on SEO foundations.
Is there a free audit?
Yes. Request a free GEO audit.
Do you work with US companies?
Yes, most clients are in the US.
Can your developers implement changes?
Yes, directly on WordPress, Webflow and Framer.
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*Save up to 70%: based on a $1,733/mo dedicated developer vs a $5,900/mo published US agency development plan (Oct 2026).