Growth Ecosystem

    SEO & AEO Marketing

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    By Mike Evan — Founder, Social Media Strategy HQUpdated April 2026

    Get found on Google AND AI search engines. Systematic optimization across every search surface — integrated with your social media management and website infrastructure.

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    What's Included

    A full-service SEO + AEO approach engineered to drive results from every search surface.

    Comprehensive technical SEO audits
    AEO strategy for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini & Perplexity
    Keyword research & content optimization
    Answer Engine content structuring
    Local SEO & Google Business Profile
    Link building & authority development
    AI search visibility monitoring
    Monthly SEO + AEO performance reporting

    Our Process

    01

    Technical Audit

    Deep dive into your site's technical health, indexing, crawlability, and AI search readiness.

    02

    SEO + AEO Strategy

    Identify high-value keywords and AEO opportunities across Google and AI search engines.

    03

    On-Page Optimization

    Optimize content, meta tags, schema markup, and structure for both traditional and AI search.

    04

    Content Development

    Create content engineered to rank on Google AND get cited by AI answer engines.

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    Authority Building

    Build quality backlinks and brand mentions that boost rankings and AI visibility.

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    Monitor & Iterate

    Track performance across Google AND AI engines, systematically optimizing for both.

    Real Results

    Local Service Business

    #1 for 15+ keywords

    Dominated local search and AI citations, 3x'd inbound leads through systematic optimization.

    E-commerce Brand

    180% organic traffic growth

    Strategic SEO + AEO optimization drove massive visibility across all search surfaces.

    B2B SaaS

    60% lower CAC

    Organic + AI search became top acquisition channels, dramatically reducing paid ad dependency.

    Why Choose Us

    Compound Growth

    SEO + AEO traffic builds over time, creating sustainable acquisition channels across all search surfaces — scalable and data-backed.

    AI Search Ready

    Get cited by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity — not just ranked on Google. Systematic optimization for every search surface.

    Ecosystem Integration

    Your SEO and AEO strategy is connected to your social media management and website development — one integrated growth system.

    Social Media Strategy HQ serves businesses nationwide. Explore our schedule a consultation, about our team services.

    Strategy Consultation

    READY TO BUILD YOUR GROWTH ECOSYSTEM?

    Schedule a strategy consultation with the Social Media Strategy HQ team. We will audit your current social presence, identify your fastest growth opportunities, and show you exactly what an AI-first approach would do for your business. No pitch decks. No generic proposals. Just a direct conversation about your goals.

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    Mike Evan

    Founder, Social Media Strategy HQ · Chicago, IL

    Mike Evan is the founder of Social Media Strategy HQ, an AI-first social media agency based in Chicago, Illinois. He works with clients across legal, sports, and business niches to build systematic content and AI-powered marketing infrastructure.