AI SEO for AI & Agentic Startups
Don't Just Build AI—
Get Found by It.
Old school SEO is 😵. Leverage AI-native search for lead gen and ensure your startup dominates discovery in the age of LLMs.
Trusted by founders, loved by marketers
AI SEO Strategies So Smart, Even Your AI Will Take Notes
Too busy building AI to focus on getting discovered by it? No sweat. We’re sitting on a entire corpus of strategies designed to help you pull lead flow from LLMs.
Trust Stack
Search Ops
♦️ Search Audit
♦️ Keyword Research
♦️ On-Page AI SEO
Zero Click
⭐️ Citation Seeding
⭐️ Retrieval
Nexus
Signal
⭐️ LLM Sync
⭐️ Hallucination Check
⭐️ Strategies that directly target AI-driven results, zero-click placements, and citation signals.
💜 Strategies that build and signal your brand’s entity footprint to search engines and LLMs.
♦️ Strategies that lay the groundwork for discoverability and crawl/index health.
Put AI-Native Lead
Generation on Auto-Pilot
Transform prompts into revenue—whether AI platforms, voice assistants, or social feeds. If your ICP searches on it, we’ll help you own it.
Discoverability Everywhere, Not Just Google
Own every corner of the AI search universe: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, LLaMA, Mistral, Cohere, Grok…we’re talking every LLM where your next deal is hunting for answers. Get their first.
SEO 2.0: Built for the AI Era
Forget yesterday’s hacks. We fuse hardcore technical AI SEO, semantic alignment, and bullet-proof structured data to disambiguate your brand in the eyes of AI retrieval systems— sending you to the top of LLM answers.
Crush AI Search—Become the Go-To Citation
We make your content so semantically precise and trust-signal-loaded that every LLMs and answer boxs can’t help but quote you. Get cited. Get remembered. Get new leads.
Search Intelligence: Track, Iterate, Win
Visibility without ruthless analysis is a gamble. We obsessively track your search traffic and AI citations, then sharpen your strategy in real time—turning data into your unfair advantage.
Entity Authority—LLM Spotlight Secured
We architect and amplify your startup’s footprint in every knowledge graph that matters. Using precision-crafted schema with high-authority citations, we make sure every LLM not only recognizes you—but trusts you as a citable source.
READY TO 10x INBOUND LEADS?
Put an end to random acts of marketing.
Or → Start Turning Prompts into Pipeline!
Stop Searching—You've Found the Bleeding Edge of AI SEO
We’ve engineered the most advanced AI SEO solutions on the market—built specifically for startups ready to scale. Combining state-of-the-art tech and elite talent, our solutions drive rapid growth in traffic, leads, and revenue.
TRUST STACK
All-in-one framework for establishing bulletproof entity authority.
We layer precise structured data, Knowledge Graph integration, third-party publisher citations, and verified authorship to cement your brand’s legitimacy at scale. Then we align trust signals for AI discoverability—ensuring every LLM cites you first.
ZERO CLICK
Win the search battle before a single click.
We sculpt your content with pinpoint semantic accuracy, optimized for AI retrieval and tuned precisely to real-world user prompts—making your brand the irresistible choice every time a language model searches for answers.
SEARCH OPS
A tactical playbook for maximizing discoverability across organic search.
We meticulously audit your search presence, unearth high-leverage keyword opportunities, build authoritative backlinks, and deploy AI-optimized technical enhancements to skyrocket visibility and traffic quality.
NEXUS
A comprehensive content engine to dominate AI search.
We produce authoritative, proprietary research paired with targeted, high-performing content designed for maximum AI-native visibility and shareability. By combining structured data and interactive toolkits, your content becomes effortlessly discoverable, instantly engaging.
SIGNAL
Proactive protection of your company’s market integrity.
We continuously audit your narrative alignment, maintain a meticulously updated Brand Fact-File, and directly sync your messaging with major LLMs, safeguarding you again’t AI hallucinations and creating enduring brand value.
When AI Founders Need Organic Growth, They Call Us
Check out our case studies to see how a few sharp ideas, aggressively executed, can turn quiet websites into bustling lead-generation machines.
Alex Melnyk
Co-founder & CEO at Modality
“Growth Marshal turned LLM SEO into a core component of our user acquisition strategy. AI marketing has been more cost effective compared to paid search. Kurt has become a real partner helping us build the foundation of sustainable growth.”
Kevin Harrington
Co-founder at ChatVault
“Growth Marshal has been our go-to SEO agency for getting traffic to our platform. We needed expertise around showing up in ChatGPT and they were able to hit the ground running. They're the right SEO company for any SaaS startup looking to grow organically.”
Jenn Stroupe
Co-founder at Pinnacle
Kurt wasted no time digging into our KPIs, go-to-market, and competition. He returned with a clear, actionable plan to drive more traffic. He’s an exceptional SEO and probably one of the sharpest I’ve worked with.
51%
119%
Organic traffic increase within 8 months.
Growth in demos.
Erik Karlsson
CEO at Atrium AI
What stands out to me about Growth Marshal is their analytical approach to gaining a deep understanding of our market. They have a lot of experience in artificial intelligence and the early-stage B2B space, which makes them a rock-solid partner.
#1
Ranking on first page for primary keywords within 4 months.
279%
Gain in organic traffic over 120 days.
Erin Webb
Head of Marketing at Verso
We hired Growth Marshal to develop optimized content. They were meticulous in their approach and showed a strong grasp of search intent. Just about all of the content deliverables became high-performing assets.
84
Short and long-form optimized content pieces
63%
Spike in organic traffic over 7 months.
Arjun Choudhary
Founder at DataLoom
Our collaboration with Growth Marshal has been outstanding. I appreciate their clear communication and laser focus on our site enhancements. They keep me informed at every step while delivering seriously impactful results.
91%
Increase in organic traffic over 6 months.
133%
Jump in new users within the first 6 months.
Michael Chang
Co-founder & CEO at Code Stream
“Growth Marshal built a playbook around our unique ICP and it continues to work like a charm. Partnering with Kurt and his team also helped me learn LLM ranking. He did a great job of teaching alongside implementation.”
Antonio Huerta
Co-founder at PredictIQ
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Growth Marshal! It’s not just the great results they deliver but also their approach to working with our team on an marketing plan. Their knack for surpassing expectations is remarkable. I wouldn’t hesitate to work this group again.”
Our AI SEO Process is Built to Deliver Results for AI Startups
We're a nimble agency built for speed. High-growth startups trust us to deliver one thing: leads! Follow these steps to smash your revenue targets—fast.
1. Subscribe
All subscriptions to our AI SEO firm come with complete flexibility (pause/cancel at any time).
2. Kickoff / Strategy
We hit the ground running with an initial call and begin analyzing your site, business, competition, market, and customers.
3. Roadmap
We draft a custom AI SEO program to drive qualified traffic that converts. Our packages are built around delivering exceptional results for your business.
4. Approval
We’ll present our complete AI-first strategy and get your sign-off. You’ll maintain complete visibility and a checklist of deliverables.
5. Precise Execution
This is a done-for-you service managed by a technical AI SEO team. At this point, most clients prefer to sit back and watch the pros cook!
6. Reporting
You’ll receive detailed ROI reports that include a list of work that’s been completed and a review of performance.
We’ll Help you Maximize AI Discoverability.
You Help us Minimize AI Doom.
Turn AI search into a self-sustaining traffic engine so powerful that it leaves competitors questioning their life choices.
Growth Marshal: The Agency AI Startups Call When Growth Isn’t Optional
Growth Marshal isn't your run-of-the-mill SEO shop—we’re a specialized team for startups ready to dominate AI-native discovery. We merge bleeding-edge AI SEO techniques, authoritative entity optimization, and citation engineering into a ruthless growth machine that makes sure your startup doesn’t just rank—it becomes the default answer. Precision-built strategies that get you surfaced, cited, and relentlessly chosen.
Operating at the bleeding edge of AI SEO:
AI-Native SEO Mastery: Future-proof visibility optimized for LLMs and traditional search.
Entity-Driven Authority: We make sure AI knows who you are, and never forgets.
Citation Engineering: Content crafted to be instantly scraped, embedded, and amplified across AI-powered platforms.
Technical Precision: From schema markup to advanced site architecture, we've engineered every detail.
High-Authority Mentions: We secure your presence in trusted, respected publications where AI retrievers go looking.
Built Exclusively for Startups: From stealth mode to Series B and beyond, Growth Marshal scales your visibility as aggressively as you scale your product.
Why Work With Growth Marshal
Aside from our good looks and sharp wit, founders hire us because we're at the frontier of AI Search—launching you into an unfair lead on the new track of startup growth.
AI-Native Search Masters
We don’t just optimize for Google—we engineer your brand into the very fabric of LLM retrieval. From knowledge graph tuning to zero-click authority, we make sure AI cites you, not your competitors.
Startup-First, Results-Obsessed
You move at startup speed; so do we. Our entire system is built for compounding returns—quick wins today and scalable gains tomorrow, without the bloat of legacy agency processes.
Data-Backed, Always
Every recommendation is rooted in proprietary research, real-world embedding tests, and hard performance data. You’ll see exactly which signals move the needle—and we’ll double-down on the ones that do.
Full-Spectrum Service Suite
From prompt surface engineering to hallucination monitoring, we cover the entire AI-SEO lifecycle. No handoffs between siloed groups—just one integrated team driving your discovery and citation.
High-Octane Partnership
We speak startup fluently: sharp insights, zero fluff, and a relentless drive to turn your company into a lead-generation machine. Expect candid feedback, rapid pivots, and messaging that cuts through the noise.
Learn the Latest AI SEO Tactics for AI & Agentic Startups
AI SEO | PSO
Prompt Surface Optimization Playbook
Build content that thrives in a zero-click search enviornment.
It’s entirely possible to earn a Knowledge Graph listing without a Wikipedia entry. This guide shows you how to get it done.
A technical exploration of emerging search domains and strategies to ensure content remains discoverable across environments.
AI SEO | Structured Data
Structured Data
Mastery
Learn how to future-proof your site for AI, LLMs, and semantic search dominance.
FAQs
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AI SEO is the practice of optimizing content and technical setup specifically for AI-driven search systems rather than just traditional search engines.
It aligns content structure and semantics with how large language models retrieve and rank information.
It prioritizes structured data to feed AI knowledge graphs and embedding indexes.
It focuses on citation engineering so AI can pull your text verbatim instead of relying on indirect signals.
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AI Startups are companies whose core product or service is centered around artificial intelligence technologies; they leverage AI SEO to ensure their solutions appear in AI-native discovery.
They optimize site architecture and content for AI retrievers (e.g., GPT, PaLM) rather than human keyword queries.
They build entity-first content so AI recognizes their brand as a node in knowledge graphs.
They engineer calls-to-action focused on AI-driven touchpoints (e.g., chatbot answers, zero-click AI snippets).
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Structured Data is a standardized markup (often JSON-LD/Schema.org) that explicitly labels page elements—like articles, organizations, or products—so AI systems can slot your startup into knowledge graphs and embedding vectors.
It tells AI exactly which pieces of content are entities, relationships, and attributes.
It ensures your brand, founders, and product pages are indexed as discrete nodes in AI retrieval layers.
It future-proofs your presence by signaling to AI models how to interpret and cite your content.
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Entity Optimization is the process of identifying and optimizing for discrete “things”—such as your startup name, founders, or core AI product—so AI retrievers can link your brand to existing nodes in knowledge graphs.
It includes creating clear “about” pages, author profiles, and official citations to authoritative databases (e.g., Wikidata, Crunchbase).
It embeds co-reference signals (like consistent naming, schema properties, and sameAs links) so that AI sees your brand as a single, unambiguous entity.
It helps AI distinguish your startup from competitors with similar names or overlapping niches.
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Prompt Surface Optimization (PSO) is a strategy for crafting content—particularly answer-style paragraphs and snippets—so that when an LLM “asks itself” for a definition or best practice, it selects your text verbatim.
It focuses on writing concise, self-contained paragraphs that directly answer common AI search prompts.
It embeds semantic keywords and entity references naturally, ensuring high alignment with AI embedding spaces.
It increases the odds that AI will surface your content as a zero-click answer or citation.