5 SaaS GEO Agencies Who (Actually) Know What They're Doing in 2026
Last Updated: January 2026
Tameem Rahman (AKA The SaaStronaut)
Managing Partner @ TalktheTalk | Helping 7-9 figure tech brands meet buyers in AI search and make SEO profitable. Toronto-based, 200+ happy clients in the last 5 years, 15 employees.
Go ask ChatGPT: "What's the best [your category] software?"
If your product isn't in the answer, you're losing deals you'll never even know about.
I've spent the last 6 years in SaaS SEO, and I can tell you with certainty: the shift to AI search is the single biggest disruption to demand gen since Google itself.
The playbook for winning there is NOT the same as ranking on page one of Google, though there is a lot of overlap.
While no firm or consultant has "GEO/AI SEO" nailed yet (and maybe never will, as was the case with SEO - thanks to the bipolar algorithm), I've put together the top firms I think are moving in the right direction with the right tools, talent, and experience to help you drive business to your pipeline via Search.
BUT - Before that, let's go over what to avoid so you don't waste your marketing dollars on the wrong people. If you hear any of the following "expert" takes from a GEO agency or consultant, please run the other way. I explain why in the section below.
Run the Other Way If Your GEO Agency Says Any of These Things
"GEO is just SEO with a new name. It's marketing hype."
No. GEO requires omnipresence across channels SEO never touched—Reddit, podcasts, YouTube, review platforms. Traditional SEO was about ranking your website. GEO is about being mentioned everywhere AI looks when deciding who to cite.
"Our focus is on reversing your declining clicks and traffic."
Wrong frame. Flat or declining organic traffic is inevitable in the AI era. The new focus has to be AI mentions across your most profitable keywords—not website clicks. We're in the zero-click era. (Learn more about tracking AI visibility in our KPIs guide.)
"You need to publish more blog content."
The "more content = more results" playbook is dead. LLMs don't care you published 47 posts this quarter. One strategic mention in a Reddit thread ranking for "best [category] software" beats 10 blog posts nobody will see.
"We'll build you 50 backlinks this month."
LLMs triangulate trust from contextual mentions, not link counts. A single mention in a high-ranking comparison article carries more weight than 50 guest post links. If they're counting links like it's 2019, they're optimizing for the wrong algorithm.
"Reddit doesn't really matter for B2B."
Threads are ranking page 1 for your money keywords right now—and being cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI Overviews. Google paid $60M for Reddit data. OpenAI cut a deal with Reddit. Ignoring this is ignoring one of the highest-leverage GEO channels. Learn more about our Reddit Marketing service.
"Blogs, links, and technical SEO is enough for GEO."
The brands winning at AI search have strong omnipresence outside SEO—YouTube, podcasts, active social media, natural community mentions. SEO alone won't save you. Any firm telling you otherwise is probably just after your money.
TL;DR: Agency Comparison
| # | Agency | Pricing | Min. Commitment | Guarantee | Public GEO Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TalktheTalk | From $3k/mo | No lock-in | 30-day ROI | Yes |
| 2 | Omniscient Digital | From $8k/mo | Custom | N/A | Yes |
| 3 | Animalz | Custom | Monthly | N/A | Yes |
| 4 | First Page Sage | Premium | Custom | N/A | Claimed |
| 5 | Directive Consulting | Enterprise | Custom | N/A | Yes |
TalktheTalk by The SaaStronaut
The only anti-retainer GEO firm with a Reddit Engine and 30-day guarantee
I know I have a horse in this race, this is my firm. But I'm putting us first because we broke the traditional agency model, and I'll let you decide if we deserve the #1 spot:
We rebuilt TalktheTalk specifically for the AI search era. While most agencies were still debating whether GEO was "real" or struggled to overhaul decade-old internal systems, our lean crew was already testing what actually moves the needle.
Here's exactly what makes us different:
1. The Reddit Engine (We're one of the only GEO firms offering this)
This is our unfair advantage. (See our full Reddit Marketing breakdown.)
Reddit threads rank on page 1 of Google for thousands of high-intent SaaS queries. More importantly, LLMs like ChatGPT and Perplexity heavily cite Reddit when generating recommendations. We identified this pattern in early 2024 and built an entire service around it.
We don't just "post on Reddit." We:
- Identify threads already ranking on Page 1 for your money keywords
- Ensure your brand owns the top 3-5 comments in those threads
- Build authentic engagement in your top 10 subreddits weekly
- Create new threads that answer buyer questions (and rank)
2. The 7 Levers of Our AI Visibility Framework
We systematized GEO into 7 specific levers, executed in phases:
First 30 Days:
- AI Optimization (Technical SEO + llm.txt + schema markup)
- Social proof on scrapable review platforms (G2, Capterra, Trustpilot)
- Own the product listicles ("Best X tools," "Y alternatives")
Days 30-90+:
- Get mentioned in OTHER people's listicles
- Reddit & forum mentions
- Authority links from topic-relevant sites
- Podcast mentions
Each lever is designed specifically for how LLMs evaluate and cite sources—not for traditional Google rankings.
3. Sprint Model, Not Retainer Bloat
We don't believe in 12-month contracts for work that takes 6 weeks to execute.
We run 6-12 week Sprints focused on the highest-ROI GEO levers. We knock out the foundational work fast, then offer ongoing retainers only for things that genuinely require ongoing work: link building, Reddit engagement, quarterly content refreshes.
Results:
- Grantboost: Top recommendation in AI Overviews within 90 days; 5.1K+ clicks to money pages
- TxtCart: Closed a $500M brand via search within 90 days
- Wisesheets: 1,200% traffic increase; 53,000 users reached
- Campaign Monitor: 300% ROI; contract increased 3x in 5 months
The Guarantee
30-Day ROI Guarantee. If we don't generate meaningful traffic and leads in 30 days, we work for free to troubleshoot. If there's still no movement after that, full refund of the strategy cost. We've never had to activate it.
Pricing: Starts at $3,000/month. No 12-month contracts.
Best for: B2B SaaS companies in the $1M-$20M ARR range who want to dominate AI search results, not just Google rankings. Especially strong for brands where Reddit and community discussion influence buying decisions.
Considerations
We're SaaS-only. Not e-commerce, not local business, not B2C. If you're outside B2B SaaS, we're not the right fit.
We're also a 15-person team. If you need a 50-person agency with layers of account managers, we're not that. You work directly with senior strategists.
Omniscient Digital
Revenue-driving organic growth programs for B2B brands
Omniscient Digital is the rare agency that blends editorial taste with performance rigor, beginning every engagement with an alignment on north star metrics and objectives that are meaningful to the business (not just vanity metrics).
What makes them different:
Founded by a team of growth, SEO, and analytics practitioners, Omniscient's differentiator lies in operationalizing Surround Sound SEO, a strategy developed during their time at HubSpot, focused on brand ubiquity—earning visibility across third-party lists, reviews, and content across the SERP and beyond.
In a world increasingly mediated by AI engines (Perplexity, ChatGPT, AI Overviews), this kind of mention-level strategy translates directly into visibility and mindshare within AI summaries and conversational interfaces.
Beyond AI optimization, their holistic organic growth programs focus on full-funnel growth for B2B brands: SEO strategy built on buyer research, product and industry understanding, and SEO channel data. Content that is specific, useful, and centered around expertise, credibility, and conversion. Conversion optimization that constantly iterates, improves, and adds value to the business.
They also bring a POV: content needs a reason to exist beyond search rankings. Clients like Asana, Loom, Jasper, and Hotjar partner with Omniscient not just for traffic but revenue outcomes, editorial polish, and boardroom-ready attribution.
Notable Clients:
SAP, Loom, Jasper, Hotjar, Asana, Adobe
Key Services:
- SEO strategy
- Content production
- Digital PR
- Data-driven content
- Analytics and attribution
Pricing: Starts around $8,000/month
Best for: Revenue-driving organic growth programs for B2B brands who want editorial polish combined with measurable business outcomes.
Considerations
The "surround sound" approach requires significant content investment across many channels—not ideal if you need focused, high-ROI tactics on a limited budget. Premium pricing puts them out of reach for most early-stage startups.
Animalz
B2B SaaS companies building authority through strategic content that earns AI citations
Animalz is a content marketing agency specializing in B2B SaaS. They've woven AEO/GEO throughout their content strategies, helping brands show up where buyers actually search—including AI platforms.
What makes them different:
They conduct AEO audits to map your current AI visibility across ChatGPT, Claude, and Google AI Overview and build a plan for how to increase it. You get competitive benchmarking and an entity map showing who LLMs trust in your space. Then, they build a content restructuring plan: summaries, FAQs, comparison tables, schema implementation—all prioritized in a 90-day roadmap.
The execution includes on-page SEO improvements, internal linking, and content formatted for AI platforms to cite. Their team produces everything from AEO-optimized blog articles and comprehensive ebooks to whitepapers, case studies, and thought leadership content—all built to perform in both traditional search and AI-generated answers.
Through deep interviews with subject matter experts, they create content that drives authority and AI citations. They're the right choice for SaaS companies that refuse to compromise between AEO performance and editorial quality.
Notable Clients:
Wistia, GoDaddy, Zendesk, Intercom, AdEspresso, Retool, Amplitude
Key Services:
- AEO audits and competitive benchmarking
- Entity mapping for LLM trust signals
- Content restructuring (FAQs, comparison tables, schema)
- AEO-optimized blog articles, ebooks, whitepapers, case studies
- On-page SEO improvements and internal linking
Pricing: Custom (engagement-based)
Best for: B2B SaaS companies building authority through strategic content that earns AI citations without compromising on editorial quality.
Considerations
Their strength is content production and AEO strategy—if your bottleneck is technical GEO or community/Reddit visibility, they're less specialized there. Content-heavy approach may take longer to show results compared to quick-win tactics.
First Page Sage
The agency that developed the discipline of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)
First Page Sage has been an early mover in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). Their approach goes beyond traditional SEO by creating thought leadership content specifically engineered to rank in AI-powered search engines while simultaneously driving qualified leads.
What makes them different:
The agency's methodology centers on what they call "authority content architecture"—a systematic approach to building content that establishes clients as definitive sources in their industries. Their team includes former SaaS executives and product marketers who understand the technical nuances of software buying cycles.
This depth of expertise allows them to create content that resonates with technical decision-makers while satisfying the increasingly sophisticated requirements of AI search algorithms.
Notable Clients:
Salesforce, Nerdwallet, Verisign, Cadence, and numerous high-growth SaaS startups
Key Services:
- Lead Generation
- SEO
- AIO/GEO
- SEM
- Web Design
Online Reviews:
First Page Sage receives consistent praise for being "radically different from other GEO agencies" with strategy and content that's "two steps beyond what other teams can do"; while some note the team "takes a little extra time" to ensure quality, the results consistently justify the investment.
Location: San Francisco, CA (Est. 2009)
Pricing: Premium/Enterprise ($$$)
Best for: Established SaaS companies playing the long game who want to build genuine category authority through thought leadership content engineered for AI visibility.
Considerations
Results take longer to materialize—this is a 12-24 month play, not a 90-day sprint. Premium pricing excludes early-stage companies. Less suited for companies that need quick wins or Reddit/community-focused strategies.
Directive Consulting
The top generative engine optimization agency for B2B brands ready to lead
Directive is the top generative engine optimization agency for B2B brands ready to lead. Their GEO programs position you inside ChatGPT, Gemini, large language models (LLMs), and AI-powered search engines to capture demand wherever your audience is looking.
What makes them different:
Traditional SEO strategy and content marketing are changing. Buyers no longer click; they skim summaries, read AI-generated answers, and rely on authoritative content presented above the fold. Directive combines traditional SEO best practices with generative search optimization principles to future-proof your brand's visibility in AI-native environments.
Their approach covers the full spectrum of AI visibility tactics:
- GEO (Generative Engine Optimization): Gets your brand into AI training data so it can be referenced by models like ChatGPT or Gemini—including building presence on platforms like Reddit and third-party listicles where AI algorithms look for trusted mentions.
- AEO (Answer Engine Optimization): Optimizes content to be served in answer formats like SERP features, "People Also Ask" boxes, voice search, or image results.
- AIO (AI Optimization): Optimizes content to be used in AI-generated answers, such as those from ChatGPT or Google's AI Overviews.
Results:
- Seagate: 50.6% increase in organic visibility through AI-optimized strategy; 75% MoM increase in organic traffic
- Securing high-value placements across Google and generative AI engines
Key Services:
- Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)
- Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)
- AI-Enhanced Content Strategy
- Content Marketing
- Paid Media
- Revenue Operations
- CRO & Performance Design
Locations: Orange County, Austin, New York City, Mexico City, London, Toronto
Pricing: Enterprise (custom engagement)
Best for: B2B brands ready to lead in AI-driven search who want comprehensive GEO programs covering ChatGPT, Gemini, and AI-powered search engines.
Considerations
Full-service agency model means you may be paying for services beyond pure GEO. Enterprise pricing puts them out of reach for early-stage startups. Their size (multiple global offices) means you may not get the boutique-level attention smaller agencies provide.
Why GEO Matters More Than Ever in 2026
Let me give you the numbers that keep me up at night:
- AI Overviews now appear in 30%+ of commercial queries. That means nearly a third of the searches your buyers make are showing an AI-generated answer before any traditional results.
- ChatGPT and Perplexity handle millions of "research" queries that used to go to Google. When someone asks "what's the best project management software for remote teams," they're increasingly asking AI—not searching Google.
- Early studies suggest AI answers capture 30-50% of clicks that previously went to organic results. If you're not in the AI answer, you're competing for a shrinking pool of attention.
Here's what this means practically for SaaS:
Your potential customers are asking AI questions like:
- "What's the best [category] software for [use case]?"
- "Compare [Your Product] vs [Competitor]"
- "How do I solve [problem your product solves]?"
These are the exact BOFU keywords you should be targeting.
If AI tools don't recommend your product, you're invisible to a growing segment of buyers.
What Actually Works for GEO
Based on our testing and what I've observed across 100+ SaaS brands:
- Reddit & Community Presence: LLMs heavily cite Reddit. If your brand isn't mentioned positively in Reddit threads ranking for your money keywords, you're leaving recommendations on the table.
- Review Platform Optimization: G2, Capterra, Trustpilot reviews are scrapable by LLMs and influence recommendations. Volume, recency, and sentiment all matter.
- Structured Data & Schema: Product schema, Review schema, Organization schema—these help LLMs understand what your product is and what makes it credible.
- Authoritative Third-Party Mentions: Being mentioned in listicles, industry publications, and comparison articles that LLMs reference when generating answers. Our link building guide covers how to get these placements systematically.
- Technical AI-Readiness: Clean site architecture, fast load times, properly implemented schema, and potentially llm.txt files that guide AI crawlers. Our technical SEO guide covers the full checklist.
- Content Depth & Expertise: LLMs favor comprehensive, expert-level content that answers questions completely. Thin content doesn't get cited.
Red Flags: Signs You're Talking to the Wrong GEO Agency
Watch out for these warning signs:
"We just add GEO to our SEO package"
If an agency can't explain how their GEO approach differs from traditional SEO, they're rebranding old services. GEO requires different tactics, different measurement, and different expertise.
Zero GEO-specific case studies
Ask for proof of AI visibility wins—mentions in ChatGPT, Perplexity citations, AI Overview placements. "We're working on it" isn't good enough in 2026.
No Reddit/community strategy
If they're not talking about Reddit, forums, and community presence, they're missing one of the most influential factors in AI recommendations.
Can't explain how LLMs work
You don't need them to be AI researchers, but they should understand how training data, retrieval, and citation work at a practical level.
12-month minimum for foundational work
GEO foundations can be implemented in 6-12 weeks. If they're locking you into a year before you see results, question why.
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