SimpleAIO Agency News

Bi-weekly strategy and tactics for digital agencies using AI search optimization to grow client revenue. White-label workflows, AEO playbooks, and agency ops — for operators running SimpleAIO for their clients.

A standards body just made AI visibility reporting billable

Aug 11, 2026

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A standards body just made AI visibility reporting billable

How to turn the new IAB measurement framework into a baseline audit and a monthly retainer line item.

John MacLeod

Prompt sets are the new keyword list — and a monthly retainer line

Aug 4, 2026

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Prompt sets are the new keyword list — and a monthly retainer line

How to package category prompt tracking as a deliverable clients can see, and price it with confidence.

John MacLeod

Turn the AI Overviews shift into a billable local service

Jul 28, 2026

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Turn the AI Overviews shift into a billable local service

Whitespark's new data gives you a clear reason to sell AI visibility audits to local clients.

John MacLeod

Turn the AI Citation Gap into a Billable Local Service

Jul 21, 2026

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Turn the AI Citation Gap into a Billable Local Service

Where AI assistants actually send local traffic — and how to package it for clients this quarter.

John MacLeod

The Report Your Clients Haven't Read Yet

Jul 14, 2026

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The Report Your Clients Haven't Read Yet

5W's State of AI Search 2026 says most local businesses are invisible for buyer-intent queries — that's a service line, not a headline

John MacLeod

Jul 7, 2026

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Google Business Profile Just Got AI

Here's what to check this week

John MacLeod