AI search optimisation: be the brand AI recommends
Search is splitting. Your customers now ask ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google's AI as often as they scroll results, and every one of those answers names somebody. Generative engine optimisation, answer engine optimisation and honest brand-building make sure the name is yours.
What AI search visibility looks like when it works
The brands winning AI search didn't get lucky, they got structured, cited and talked about. Here's what that looks like.
All Clean London
Commercial window cleaners since 1979, now the name Google's AI reaches for when London offices ask who to call. SEO, blog content and page structure rebuilt around the questions people actually ask.
Power Hygiene
UK leaders in cleaning supplies with more than 5,000 product lines. A rebuilt site and content structured so Google's AI quotes them as the source rather than a competitor.
Amberjack
An established talent acquisition partner with a refreshed brand and website, built to be found in AI answers as well as classic search results.
What we'll get you, and how
GEO, AEO, entities, citations: the acronyms are new, but the game is old. Be the answer people get, wherever they ask. Here's each piece, what it wins you, and how they lock together.
Be the name ChatGPT gives
When customers ask ChatGPT, Claude or Perplexity who to use, the answer recommends someone. Generative engine optimisation shapes the signals those models trust, so the someone is you.
Win the answer box, not just the ranking
Answer engine optimisation structures your content to be chosen as the answer itself: featured snippets, answer boxes and voice results. One clear, quotable answer beats ten blue links.
Be cited above position one
Google now opens many searches with an AI Overview, and it quotes its sources. We structure your content, credentials and data so your brand is one of them, above the traditional results.
Be talked about where AI reads
AI decides who's trustworthy by reading real discussion, and Reddit and Quora are among its favourite sources. We build genuine presence and mentions there, honestly: no spam, no fakery, just your brand showing up where it counts.
Teach the machines who you are
AI can only recommend a brand it can understand. We connect your website, schema, Google Business Profile, reviews and profiles into one clear, verified entity the models can trust.
Publish answers worth quoting
AI quotes content that answers cleanly: structured, specific and backed by real data. We create the assets that get lifted into answers, with your name attached.
Know exactly when AI names you
This only counts if you can see it. We test the real prompts your customers use, track every mention and citation, monitor AI-referred traffic and report your share of voice against competitors.
What you get, and how we work
AI search is full of noise and sold as magic. Here's how we actually work, next to what most of the market is doing.
The designbox formula for AI search
New surfaces, same discipline. Here's how we take your brand from invisible to recommended, step by step.
AI visibility audit
IMG · Specialist auditing a store, crawl data on screenWe start by finding out what the machines currently say about you, because most brands have never checked.
Strategy
IMG · Keyword strategy mapped on a whiteboardA strategy built around the questions your customers actually ask, and the answers that win them.
Implementation
IMG · On-page work inside the store, before and afterWe get to work, with entity fixes and quick citation wins landing first.
Reporting
IMG · Monthly report and strategy call with your specialistEvery month, a clear report that links our work directly to your results.
Refine and grow
IMG · Performance graph climbing across monthsAI search moves monthly, not yearly. The strategy evolves as the models and your market do.
Every place your customers now ask
AI search isn't one destination, it's a spread of assistants, answer engines and communities, each deciding who to recommend in its own way. One strategy covers all of them.
Transparent plans, priced in the open
Most agencies won't tell you what they charge until they've had three calls with you. We'd rather just show you.
Every plan begins with the AI visibility audit and digital marketing roadmap, so you start with a strategy, not a subscription.
All prices exclude VAT · Pricing correct as of July 2026 · Every plan covers GEO, AEO, entity work, content, mentions and tracking as standard
Start with an AI visibility audit and digital marketing roadmap
Most brands have never actually checked what AI says about them. Our audit tests the real prompts your customers use, maps where you're mentioned, cited or missing, checks your entity and foundations, and turns it all into a clear six-month digital marketing roadmap. Book a call, tell us who you want to be the answer for, and if we're a good fit we'll walk you through how it works.
Why brands choose designbox for AI search
A few honest reasons clients choose us, and stay with us.
You speak to the person doing the work
No account managers relaying messages. Your dedicated specialist runs the prompt testing, builds the strategy and answers your questions directly, and they'll show you exactly what changed and why.
Doing it, not just selling it
Plenty of agencies added 'AI' to their packages last year. We test real prompts weekly, build real community presence and track real citations, and we'll show you the receipts in every report.
Honest about what's new
AI search is young and moves fast. We'll tell you what's proven, what's promising and what's still hype, and we'll never charge you for the hype.
Built on real search foundations
AI answers trust the same signals strong SEO creates: authority, structure, reviews and a clear entity. With a decade of search behind us and everything in-house, your AI layer sits on rock, not sand.
What our clients say about working with us
Sarah Aspinall
Breaking Ballet
“We have seen great work from the team at designbox. From WordPress development to liaising with our in-house and remote dev teams, to paid search, the results have been great. I would highly recommend them.”
Kim Waller
Lick Library
“I have been working with designbox for the past two years and have always had exceptional customer service and support. We used them initially to redesign our website. The work is always delivered to the highest standard and the team are fantastic. Highly recommend.”
Emily Bryant
Amberjack
Nicole Osborne
Wunderstars
“Great hands-on service from start to finish. From idea generation, logo and branding through to a functioning website, the team were always on hand with suggestions and high quality implementation. Would happily recommend to all.”
Richard Combs
Intrinsic Capital
“designbox have been brilliant in supporting us in both marketing and web development. The team have been reliable and efficient in everything they have done for us.”
Esther Smith
Battlesbridge Horse & Country
Tommie Hession-Harris
Player Path
“designbox have been a huge support for me and my business for the past five years. Their up-to-date knowledge of digital design, marketing and the tech industry itself is fantastic, and I would recommend them to anyone.”
Samantha Wells
Tern Heads
“We are absolutely delighted with the service we receive from designbox, who manage my website and SEO among other things. They have helped us to grow the business over the last few years with a website to be proud of and a steady stream of new clients. Would highly recommend.”
Penny Hawker
CHC Aesthetics
Dale Harris
Greenoak Concept & Design
“Very helpful and professional company with some of the most friendly and talented staff I’ve met. They made us a beautiful website and have been cooperative with any assistance that we’ve needed since. Would highly recommend!”
Danny Whitefoord
Chiltern Co
“We have been working with Brandon and the team for the last few years and are very happy with their work. Brandon is very responsive and easy to work with.”
Tom Billings
Beach Equity
Kirsty Pile
KA Naturals
“Excellent service, highly professional staff who are all more than happy to give an extensive insight into online marketing campaigns in a digestible, understandable presentation. We have since moved all of my online marketing over to designbox across multiple companies.”
Robert Foster-Jones
Sunshine Co
“designbox completely saved my website and have created a completely unique website tailored to my needs. The support is second to none, nothing is ever too much to ask, and they go above and beyond to provide solutions or meet my design requirements. I have had nothing but great feedback from customers and the team are always at the end of the phone if we have any queries.”
Daisy Lethbridge
Mermaids Swimwear
AI search works even harder alongside
Being recommended is step one; winning the customer is the system. Because everything at designbox is in-house, the team earning your AI visibility also builds the foundations under it and the website it sends people to.
SEO
The foundations AI answers are built on. Technical, content, local and authority work for traditional search.
SEO services →
Ecommerce SEO
Run an online store? Product pages, shopping feeds and store platforms get their own dedicated service.
Ecommerce SEO →
Google Ads & PPC
Own the paid results while your AI and organic visibility compounds, managed by a Google Partner.
Google Ads →
Web design
When AI sends someone to your site, the site has to close. Designed and built in-house to convert.
Web design →
Email marketing
Turn AI-referred visitors into a list you own, with campaigns that keep working after the first visit.
Email marketing →
Meta ads
Reach the customers who aren't asking yet, and retarget the ones who found you but didn't convert.
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