Ask ten SEO agencies if they "do Gemini SEO" and most will say yes, then hand you the same generic AI-search deck they use for ChatGPT and Perplexity clients. Gemini is not interchangeable with the others. It's the model sitting inside Google's own AI Overviews and AI Mode, pulling heavily from pages that already rank in Google's top 10, which means a Gemini-focused engagement lives or dies on the same technical and authority foundations as classic Google SEO, just pointed at a different output format.

The five agencies below actually run programs built around that reality, rather than reselling a generic "AI SEO" package with Gemini added to a features list. Some are pure specialists, and some are larger shops with a dedicated Gemini/AI-surface practice.

How I Evaluated These Agencies

1. A live, dedicated Gemini SEO page on the agency's own site, not a generic "AI SEO" page that mentions Gemini in a list, and not a blog post ranking other agencies.

2. Pricing published by the agency itself, on the Gemini page or a page it directly links to, real numbers, not a third-party estimate and not "contact us for a quote."

3. Case studies with attributable numbers, and specifically, whether those numbers are actually about Gemini or Google's AI surfaces, versus AI traffic in general.

4. Fit with Gemini's mechanics, since Gemini grounds many answers in Google's existing index, an agency ignoring technical SEO fundamentals isn't really doing Gemini work.

5. Independently checked reputation wherever it exists, Clutch profiles checked directly rather than relying on an agency's own homepage claim.

6. Team depth and specialization relative to claims. A two-person team promising enterprise-scale reporting gets more scrutiny than a specialist upfront about its focus.

Agencies at a Glance

1. AIclicks - Built the tracking data most agencies quote from

AIclicks runs its Gemini work in four steps. 

• Audit & Benchmark covers a full Gemini brand audit across native Gemini, AI Overviews, and Google AI Mode. 

• Strategy & Roadmap builds a custom Gemini SEO strategy targeting AI Overview placements and schema gaps. 

• Execute Gemini Services covers the AI-optimized content, citation building, and authority coverage. 

• Track & Compound handles monthly reporting on Gemini and AI Overviews visibility, mention rates, and attributed traffic. 

The process rests on a specific technical claim: roughly nine of every ten AI Overview citations come from URLs already ranking in Google's top 10, which is why the methodology treats traditional SEO as the foundation rather than a separate line item.

Because AIclicks also builds the Gemini visibility tracking product that agencies and in-house teams use to measure this work, its service delivery and its measurement layer come from the same team rather than being stitched together from two vendors.

Key features:

• Four-stage program: audit, strategy, execution, monthly tracking

• Prompt-level Gemini tracking bundled with the broader platform (also covers ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, AI Overviews, Grok, and Copilot)

• Modular services priced individually, LLM Visibility Action Plan, Reddit Engagement Action Plan, Content Creation, Brand Mention Building

• First-citation timelines of 1-30 days for brands already ranking in Google's top 10, 60-90 days for brands needing foundational SEO work first

• Case studies citing specific figures, a hospitality client's 75% organic growth and 20% revenue lift over six months, and a documented 63% ChatGPT share of voice for e-commerce client Tinggly

Pros and cons:

• Pro: Pricing is published, not gated behind a sales call, LLM Visibility Action Plans start at $1,500

• Pro: Tracking and execution live under one roof, so reporting isn't reconciled across two separate vendors

• Con: As a newer company (founded 2025), its independent third-party review volume is still thin, one verified Clutch review as of this writing

• Con: No published performance guarantee, results are explicitly tied to how much foundational SEO work a site already has in place

Pricing: LLM Visibility Action Plan from $1,500, Reddit Engagement Action Plan from $2,000, Content Creation from $250, Brand Mention Building from $250 per mention, LLM Technical Audit from $750. The tracking platform itself runs $59-$499/month depending on tier, with a 3-day free trial.

Verdict: The right pick for a team that wants Gemini visibility work and the ability to measure it without hiring two separate vendors, and that's comfortable with a company still building its independent review track record in exchange for published pricing and a specific, falsifiable technical thesis.

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2. 1Digital Agency - Established e-commerce shop with real published tiers

1Digital's dedicated Gemini page runs what it calls "six moves that compound": enabling Google-Extended so Gemini can use a site's content, Knowledge Graph entity work, schema repair specifically for AI Mode and AI Overviews, Search Console AI-impression analysis, Merchant Center Next feed tuning aimed at Gemini Shopping results, and direct prompt testing against AI Mode and Gemini to see what actually surfaces. That Gemini Shopping angle is specific to 1Digital among the agencies checked for this piece, a reflection of its 15 years focused on ecommerce brands.

Key features:

• Google-Extended enablement and Knowledge Graph entity audits aimed specifically at Gemini's data access

• Gemini Shopping optimization via Merchant Center Next feed tuning, unusual among Gemini-focused agencies

• Direct prompt testing against AI Mode and Gemini rather than relying only on reported metrics

• 50-plus person team, in ecommerce SEO since 2012, working with brands including Kate Spade NY, Steinway & Sons, and Hitachi

Pros and cons:

• Pro: Real, specific published pricing across 10 named retainer tiers, the most granular rate card of any agency in this list

• Pro: The Gemini Shopping/Merchant Center angle is a genuine ecommerce-specific mechanic most Gemini SEO pages don't mention at all

• Con: The Gemini page itself has no Gemini-specific case study, just a generic link to a case studies section, so the six-moves methodology isn't backed by a shown result

• Con: Independently verified at 4.8/5 on Clutch, but on only 7 reviews, thinner than its own self-reported "4.9/5 across 941+ reviews" claim spanning Google, Trustpilot, Clutch, and Facebook combined, worth checking those other platforms directly rather than taking the aggregate at face value

Pricing: Local SEO: Launch $899/mo, Essential $1,599/mo, Pro $2,499/mo, Plus $3,299/mo, Premium $4,499/mo. National SEO: Launch $1,499/mo, Essential $2,499/mo, Pro $3,299/mo, Plus $4,299/mo, Premium $5,999/mo. One-time onsite SEO from $1,699 (5 hours) to $4,399 (15 hours). Custom/out-of-scope work billed at $185/hr.

Verdict: A reasonable fit for an ecommerce brand that wants Gemini and Gemini Shopping work folded into an established, transparently-priced retainer, though ask directly for a Gemini-specific result before signing, since the page itself doesn't show one.

3. Embarque - The strongest published case studies, but framed as Google AI Mode

Embarque's Google AI Mode SEO Agency service rests on a specific technical link: "Google AI Mode uses Gemini to generate conversational responses that synthesize insights from multiple trusted sources." The methodology runs four phases: discovery and strategic alignment tied to revenue KPIs, an AI Mode audit of site authority and schema, strategy execution (citation-ready content, semantic markup, backlinks), and continuous monitoring as query patterns shift.

This is the only agency in this list with large, specific citation-count case studies: an AI podcast editing SaaS reportedly earned 271,000 AI citations in 90 days, a creative workflow SaaS reportedly earned 924,000 in the same window, and B2B client MentorCruise reportedly saw a 1,600% year-over-year revenue increase. Worth being precise about what these numbers do and don't prove: they're AI-citation and AI-traffic totals across engines generally, part of Embarque's Google AI Mode positioning specifically, not numbers isolated to Gemini or AI Mode alone.

Key features:

• Four-phase process: discovery/alignment, AI Mode audit, strategy execution, continuous monitoring

• 27+ published case studies, the deepest public case-study library of any agency in this list

• Real, tiered homepage pricing across four plans, unusually transparent for the space

• Explicit framing of Google AI Mode as a Gemini-powered surface rather than treating "Gemini" as a marketing buzzword

Pros and cons:

• Pro: The largest, most specific case-study numbers in this list (271,000 and 924,000 AI citations in 90 days for two named clients)

• Pro: Independently verified at 5.0/5 on Clutch across 13 reviews, deeper than 1Digital's or DerivateX's 7-review base

• Con: The page is framed around Google AI Mode, not literally branded "Gemini SEO," so a brand searching specifically for Gemini-only proof won't find an isolated Gemini number here either

• Con: All plans require a 3, 6, or 12-month commitment paid quarterly, less flexible than a month-to-month arrangement

Pricing: Lean: $1,500/month (1 service selection). Growth: $2,800/month, most popular (2 service selections). Scale Engine: $5,200/month (4 service selections plus an account manager). Enterprise: $10k/month (8 service selections, programmatic SEO, multilingual, dedicated account management). All tiers include a dedicated strategist, weekly updates, and performance reporting.

Verdict: The strongest case-study evidence in this list by a clear margin, worth shortlisting for that alone, provided you're comfortable with "Google AI Mode" as the framing instead of a page that says "Gemini" in the title.

4. DerivateX - Premium B2B SaaS specialist, but its proof is ChatGPT, not Gemini

DerivateX works exclusively with B2B SaaS companies between $5M and $50M ARR, skipping e-commerce, local, and B2C brands entirely. Its Gemini-relevant methodology centers on E-E-A-T signal strengthening, restructuring content for AI extraction (definitions, comparisons, schema), building authority through editorial links and third-party mentions, and running direct prompt tests inside Google's AI results to see how a brand's category actually gets answered.

Worth noting: every named case study, Gumlet (20% of inbound revenue attributed to LLM mentions), REsimpli (#1 ChatGPT ranking for real estate CRM), and Verito (+159% organic clicks and 12 ChatGPT #1 rankings in 10 months), is a ChatGPT result. None of the published proof is Gemini-specific, even though the service page sells Gemini visibility work alongside it.

Key features:

• E-E-A-T signal strengthening and editorial authority building aimed at AI-answer inclusion

• Content restructuring specifically for AI extraction formats (definitions, comparisons, structured schema)

• Direct prompt testing inside Google's AI results for category-specific queries

• Founders with direct SEO practitioner and SaaS operating backgrounds (two prior publication businesses sold; a prior SaaS company founded)

Pros and cons:

• Pro: Real, specific published pricing with clear terms, 90-day pilots on the two lower tiers, no onboarding fee

• Pro: Tight vertical focus (B2B SaaS, $5M-$50M ARR) means less generic advice than a full-service shop spreads across every industry

• Con: Every published case study is a ChatGPT result, not a Gemini one, so there's no shown proof this specific claim, ranking in Gemini, has actually happened for a client

• Con: Independently verified at 5.0/5 on Clutch, but on only 7 reviews, a thin sample for a premium retainer price point

Pricing: Rank & Get Found: $5,000/month, 90-day pilot, no onboarding fee. Own Your Category: $8,000/month (most popular tier), same pilot terms. Market Leader: $12,000/month, 6-month minimum, plus a separate off-site citation budget of $2,000-$3,000/month. Enterprise: scoped individually. A standalone diagnostic is available for $3,500 one-time.

Verdict: Worth a look for a mid-market B2B SaaS company that wants a specialist rather than a generalist, with the direct caveat that you should ask for a Gemini-specific result before assuming the ChatGPT case studies transfer.

5. Spilt Media - Cheapest published entry point, smallest proof base

Spilt Media has been running local SEO, web design, and paid media since 2015. Spilt Media leads with a specific stat rather than a generic pitch: Google's AI Overviews, powered by Gemini, now appear on more than 30% of searches, and it treats Gemini SEO as an extension of a site's existing SEO foundation rather than a separate discipline.

Where Spilt Media differs from the other four in this list is scale and pricing structure. Gemini SEO is sold as a $500/month add-on to an existing SEO retainer, or bundled into a $1,500-$3,500/month plan covering Gemini, ChatGPT, and Perplexity together.

Key features:

• Five-step process: audit, schema/Knowledge Graph, multimodal optimization, authority signals, adapt and scale

• Explicitly covers Google Maps AI alongside Gemini, relevant for any brand with a physical location

• Sold as an add-on to existing SEO work rather than requiring a full new engagement

• 10-plus years operating, independently rated 4.9/5 on Google (54 reviews)

Pros and cons:

• Pro: A specific, named five-step process (audit, schema, multimodal, authority, adaptation) instead of a vague description

• Con: No case studies published anywhere on the Gemini page, only general client testimonials, so there's no shown Gemini-specific result at all

• Con: No presence on Clutch, G2, or Trustpilot, Google reviews are the only independent signal available, thinner verification than every other agency in this list

Pricing: Gemini SEO as an add-on to existing SEO service: $500/month. Comprehensive AI SEO plans covering Gemini, ChatGPT, and Perplexity together: $1,500-$3,500/month, depending on competitive intensity and scope.

Verdict: The cheapest way to add Gemini work onto an existing SEO relationship, best suited to a small business already comfortable with a local shop and not expecting a large, documented case study to back the price.

How to Choose

1. Match the agency's stated focus to your business. 1Digital's Gemini Shopping angle is built for e-commerce. Embarque and DerivateX both center on B2B SaaS, DerivateX explicitly won't take e-commerce or local clients. Spilt Media is priced and positioned for a small, local business already running SEO somewhere.

2. Ask for a Gemini-specific result before signing, not an AI-traffic result in general. None of the four external agencies here has a published, audited case study that's isolated to Gemini alone. Embarque's citation numbers and DerivateX's ranking numbers are genuinely strong, but Embarque's are framed around Google AI Mode broadly and DerivateX's are ChatGPT-specific. Ask directly and in writing what a Gemini-specific engagement has actually produced for a past client.

3. Weigh review depth against price point. Embarque carries the deepest review base of the four (13 Clutch reviews) at a mid-range price point. DerivateX's $5,000-$12,000/month tiers and 1Digital's tiered retainers both carry a thinner 7-review Clutch base. Spilt Media has no third-party platform presence at all. None of the four has deep independent verification by SaaS or enterprise standards, ask for direct client references regardless of which one you're considering.

Where AIclicks Fits, and Where It Doesn't

AIclicks fits a team that wants Gemini tracking and execution handled by one vendor, rather than stitching together a separate measurement tool and a separate agency. It's not the right fit for everyone on this list. An ecommerce brand chasing Gemini Shopping visibility specifically is better served by 1Digital's Merchant Center Next work. A B2B SaaS company that wants the deepest published case-study proof should look at Embarque or DerivateX, both show larger, more specific result numbers today than AIclicks does. And a small local business that just wants Gemini added cheaply onto an SEO retainer already in place will find Spilt Media's $500/month add-on a closer fit than a dedicated Gemini program.

If Gemini is one piece of a broader multi-engine problem rather than the whole picture, this list isn't the only relevant one on this site. Best GEO Agencies covers a different, broader set of agencies working across every major AI surface, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and more, not just Gemini specifically, and it's worth reading alongside this one if your visibility gap isn't Gemini-specific.

For teams that want to see where they currently stand in Gemini's answers before committing to any agency on this list, a free AI visibility check runs a quick scan across Gemini and the other major engines first, so the conversation with whichever agency you pick starts from real data instead of a guess.

FAQ

What is Gemini SEO? 

Gemini SEO is the practice of optimizing a brand's content and technical foundation so it gets cited or recommended inside Google's Gemini-powered AI answers, including AI Overviews and AI Mode. Because Gemini draws heavily on Google's existing index, it overlaps significantly with traditional technical and authority-based SEO rather than replacing it.

Is Gemini SEO different from ChatGPT or Perplexity optimization? 

Yes, in one important way: Gemini's answers lean more heavily on pages that already rank well in Google's own index, while ChatGPT and Perplexity pull from a wider and less Google-centric set of sources. An agency doing genuine Gemini work should treat technical and authority SEO as foundational, not optional.

How much does a Gemini SEO agency cost? 

Among agencies that publish their own numbers rather than requiring a sales call, prices range widely: AIclicks starts at $1,500 for a project-based visibility action plan, Spilt Media starts at $500/month as an add-on to existing SEO work, Embarque's tiers run $1,500-$10,000/month, 1Digital's retainers run $899-$5,999/month depending on tier, and DerivateX's specialist B2B SaaS retainers start at $5,000/month.

Can I do Gemini SEO myself, or do I need an agency? 

A brand with in-house technical SEO expertise can implement much of this without an agency, since the fundamentals (entity clarity, structured data, content built for extraction) overlap heavily with existing SEO skills. An agency earns its cost mainly through dedicated tracking, faster execution, and experience with what's actually moving citation rates right now.