Get qualified leads.
Become AI’s top choice.
Turn AI search engines into a source of qualified inbound leads for your business. Austin Heaton is an independent AEO consultant with 12+ years in search.
I handle the work to get you more citations, rank you above competitors, and make your brand the top recommendation in your category.

ChatGPT
Perplexity
Gemini
Google AI Overviews
Claude
12+ years in search
Trusted by fintech and B2B SaaS teams
- riseCase study
- lumanuCase study
- cevroCase study
- BitizenshipCase study
- PactveraCase study
- iSpeedToLeadCase study
- StablecoinInsiderCase study
- Gigapay
- sumsub_
- AZURA
- Cube3.ai
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Clients who show up #1 in AI search
Screenshots of the prompts where answer engines name these clients first.
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Austin's Latest Results for Clients
See how my AEO and SEO work has translated into search growth and conversions for B2B companies.
Turning AI search discovery into measurable conversions.
#1 most cited domain across tracked AI prompts.
From zero ChatGPT visibility to a real AI channel.
Featured next to DocuSign in AI and Google results.
Search visibility rebuilt in 90 days.
#1 citation share in real estate lead gen.
Portfolio
All of the write-ups, in one place.
Payroll, payments, iGaming, legal tech, crypto, and real estate leads.
See all case studiesReported client outcomes. Results depend on your starting point, market, and implementation.
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Where my clients get featured
A sample of the publications where clients have been featured.
- Technology.orgTechnology.org
TechBullion.com
Finchannel.com
Hackernoon.com
BestUtahRealEstate.com
AutoGPT.net
iGaming.orgCoinLaw.io
Ecommercefastlane.com
TheSiliconReview.com
TechInsider.com- + many moreAnd other publications
Client voices
What clients say about working with Austin
References from people who have hired Austin, in their own words.
I worked with Austin for over a year while I was at Rise, and I can honestly say that he’s one of the most best marketers I’ve ever worked with.
He’s constantly pushing, constantly experimenting, and constantly looking for new ways to beat the competition.
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We worked together while he was managing content, SEO, and AEO for Rise and I believe he hit a new traffic record every month.
We worked side by side for many projects while I managed design and he managed content, and this always led to great results.
When he talked about SEO and AEO specifically, you could really tell that he had a passion for that space and was a true expert at his job.
It was a pleasure working directly with Austin and I can honestly recommend him for any companies looking to get more clients from search engines.
I worked with Austin Heaton on the early-stage development of Qodeture’s AEO/SEO foundation, and was impressed by both the clarity of his thinking and the practicality of his approach.
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Austin quickly understood that Qodeture sits at the intersection of business development consultancy and custom software engineering, and helped translate that positioning into a coherent search and content strategy. His work went beyond conventional SEO, he brought a forward-looking perspective on how AI-driven discovery is reshaping how companies are found and evaluated.
What stood out most was his ability to balance strategy with execution. He is thoughtful without being theoretical, and structured without being rigid, a combination that is increasingly rare in this space.
I would not hesitate to recommend Austin to any business looking to build a credible, future-proof presence in both traditional and AI-driven search environments.
Austin was an immensely valuable part of our collaboration. Beyond consistently delivering high-performing content strategies, he helped us, Trepa, get a lot more out of our design work by bringing clarity, direction, and a strong sense of what actually matters.
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Always pushing for practical implementations first, validating ideas quickly, and only then refining and scaling. That approach made a big difference in keeping momentum and making sure we were working on things that actually moved the needle.
He also did a great job connecting different teams and bringing in the right people when needed, which helped projects come together much more efficiently.
Austin was often the first to flag new tools, features, or shifts in SEO/AEO, which is huge in such a fast-moving space.
Overall, he keeps things grounded in results, challenges ideas in a constructive way, and helps turn good concepts into real outcomes.
Austin was a great help in rethinking how we approach growth and visibility for our business. He's sharp, strategic and easy to work with, and every session ended with clear, practical next steps we could act on right away. He brings fresh thinking without overcomplicating things. I'd happily recommend him to anyone looking for a thoughtful, hands-on strategic partner.
I’ve worked with Austin on several projects, including organizing side events, and it’s always been a smooth and productive collaboration.
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What I value most about Austin is that he doesn’t just “do the job.” He understands why something matters. He sees the bigger picture, but at the same time pays attention to the details that actually make an event or project run smoothly. He’s proactive, easy to communicate with, and very grounded under pressure. No drama, no overcomplicating. Just focus, structure, and solutions.
Beyond that, he’s simply a great collaborator and manager. You can rely on him, trust his judgment, and feel confident that things won’t fall through the cracks.
I’d happily work with Austin again anytime and would recommend him to anyone looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with real execution.
Austin possesses unique skills in creating interesting, meaningful, and search-engine-optimized content. He combines deep knowledge and experience in the cryptocurrency and web3 industries with strong SEO skills to provide content that ranks high in search results. Besides his professionalism, his personality also needs admiring. Austin always communicates in a friendly and clear manner, keeps promises, and delivers timely results.
Austin always focuses on winning, brings radical ideas, and executes with speed, one of the best content specialists I've worked with.
Austin stands out for his creative, strategic approach to growth, intentional, outcome-focused, and exactly why his projects succeed.
Austin is just one of those people you want on your team. Super easy to work with and always thinking about how to bring the most value. He genuinely cares about helping his clients win.
I particularly enjoyed collaborating with Austin on publishing content about Web3 job market entry criteria. Our work focused on informing candidates about what they need to know when applying for these positions. Austin's idea of collaborative articles proved incredibly helpful to many of our followers. I hope we can work together again in the future.
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Recent Mentions of Austin
Interviews and contributions on AI search, authority, and the content that brings buyers in.
What you get
Everything it takes to become the top choice.
Fully managed. You approve what can be said. I do the work that gets you cited.
Prompts that sell
The questions buyers ask before they choose a vendor.
- Who AI recommends today
- Prompts tied to pipeline
- A plan to beat those names
Pages built to be cited
Comparisons, alternatives, and use cases that open with the answer.
- A direct answer up front
- Built for AI and Google
- A path to become a lead
Mentions beyond your site
The same approved facts, on pages models already read.
- Off-site posts that name you
- Tied to your category
- Not only your own homepage
Links that support the citation
Relevant links from sources buyers already trust.
- Relevant, not random
- Supports AI and classic search
- Pointed at the pages that sell
Technical work and schema
Crawl access and structured data so the right URL can be retrieved.
- Schema for the company and the page
- Crawl access for answer engines
- Fixes for AEO and SEO together
Tracking across engines
Citation checks, prompt by prompt, then the next round of work.
- ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity
- Claude and Google AI Overviews
- Adjusted from what the answers do
Stories buyers can find
Company stories a model, and a buyer, can repeat.
- Interviews and contributions
- Category stories, not only news
- Facts a third party can cite
Clear answers.
Before you hire an AEO consultant.
Do you guarantee AI recommendations?
Yes. I guarantee AI recommendations for your company. My AEO service is built around getting your brand cited and recommended when buyers search for solutions in your category.
How soon will I see results?
First results are seen within the first 2–3 weeks and compound every month as I build your content, authority, and AI search presence.
How much work will my team need to do?
Everything is hands-off. I handle everything: strategy, off-site posts, backlinks, brand mentions, landing pages, technical AEO and SEO, and PR. You can focus on running your business.
Can you help me beat competitors in AI search?
Yes. I build a strategy around your most important buyer prompts, analyze which competitors are being recommended, and execute the work to improve your position and make your company the top choice.
What makes the best AEO consultant for a B2B company?
Named case studies with reported numbers, senior hands-on execution, and a plan built around the buyer prompts that drive revenue. Riseworks grew AI search sessions 575.85% in 12 months, and Lumanu earned 656 AI-sourced clicks and 101 conversions in 60 days. See why B2B teams choose me as their AEO consultant.
What is the goal of the engagement?
Qualified inbound leads through AI search engines. More citations, stronger rankings against competitors, and category recommendations all support that commercial goal.
What happens on the first call?
We discuss your company, the customers you want to attract, and the competitors you want to beat. We then talk through how a fully managed AEO engagement can support your goals.
Your next qualified lead starts with an answer.
Get more citations. Rank above competitors on the prompts that matter. Become the top choice in your category.
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