What Makes Be the Answer Different
We publish our research.
Most agencies keep their methods secret because there's nothing behind them. Be the Answer publishes multi-city, multi-model studies that anyone can read. Our methodology is transparent because it's built on real data, not proprietary hand-waving.
We focus exclusively on AEO.
No Google Ads management, no social media marketing, no email campaigns. We do one thing — Answer Engine Optimization — and we do it based on data. Every client engagement, every study, every methodology update feeds back into our understanding of what makes AI recommend one business over another.
Market exclusivity.
We work with one practice per competitive market. If we're helping a chiropractor in Denver, no other Denver chiropractor gets access to our system. This isn't a marketing gimmick — it's structural. Our methodology only works if we're fully aligned with one business per market.
Research-backed methodology.
Every recommendation we make comes from studying what actually correlates with AI citations — not from a blog post someone read. We've analyzed how heading structure, page architecture, content freshness, and third-party mentions affect AI recommendations across thousands of queries.
Our Research Foundation
Everything we do as an Answer Engine Optimization agency is grounded in original, published research. These aren't theoretical frameworks — they're empirical studies with real data from real markets.
The Chiropractic AI Citation Study
20 cities. 120 query templates. 3 AI models. Thousands of citations analyzed. This study found that website structure — not domain authority — is the primary determinant of whether AI recommends a practice.
Read the full study →The Physical Therapy AI Citation Study
Similar scope applied to physical therapy. Found that independent PT clinics capture 75.7% of AI citations, outperforming large corporate chains. Validated that content depth and specialization drive AI recommendations more than brand recognition.
Read the full study →Key findings that inform our methodology
- —Clean heading structure correlates with 2.8x higher citation likelihood
- —Dedicated condition and service pages dramatically increase AI visibility
- —Answer blocks of 40-60 words make content extractable for AI models
- —Content updated within 3 months gets cited at 3x the rate of older content
Industries We Serve
We go deep in four verticals rather than shallow across dozens. Each industry has its own study, its own data, and its own playbook.
How We Work
Two-tier model. Start with the Foundation to understand where you stand, then move to Growth for ongoing execution. No long-term contracts on the Foundation. No hidden fees.
Start here
AI Search Foundation
$500, one-time
A complete 24-hour audit of how AI sees your business today. You get optimized content for your site and a clear action plan — whether you implement it yourself or move to Growth.
See pricing details →Grow monthly
AI Growth Retainer
$3,500/month
Ongoing execution, monitoring, and optimization. We run the full AEO playbook for you — content creation, citation tracking, competitive monitoring, and continuous improvement. Geographic exclusivity included.
See pricing details →Want to understand the step-by-step process? See how it works →
Who This Is For
This is for you if:
- ✓You run an independent practice and want to get ahead in AI search before your competitors do
- ✓You understand that search is changing and want to move first, not react later
- ✓You’re tired of generic SEO agencies that don’t understand how AI works
- ✓You want a partner that publishes real research, not one that recycles blog posts as strategy
This is not for you if:
- —You’re looking for social media management, Google Ads, or traditional marketing
- —You want a full-service agency that handles everything from print ads to email
- —You’re not willing to invest in your online presence for the long term
Not sure where you fit? Learn why AEO matters or read more about us.