If you've typed "best AEO agencies UK" into Google recently, you've probably noticed something: most of the results are either thin listicles padded with agency descriptions copied straight from their own websites, or enterprise-focused roundups that ignore the 90% of UK businesses who don't have a six-figure search budget.
I've spent the last year working in this space, and the honest truth is that the UK AEO market is still small. According to industry analysis from Push Group, fewer than a dozen agencies can genuinely deliver across entity optimisation, LLM citation engineering, and strategic AI transformation. Most are SEO shops that rebranded their service page in late 2024.
What actually separates a real AEO agency from a rebrand: citation tracking across multiple LLMs, entity architecture, schema implementation, and content built specifically to be extracted by AI answer engines, not just ranked by Google.
This list covers the five UK agencies I'd point a founder or commercial lead toward in 2026. I've ranked them based on depth of AEO capability, transparency, and fit for businesses that need commercial results, not just vanity metrics.
What to Look For Before You Pick an Agency
Before the list, a quick framework. AEO is new enough that there's no standard accreditation, which means the quality gap between agencies is enormous. When you're evaluating anyone, ask these questions:
- Do they track citations across LLMs? Not just Google AI Overviews, but ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini. If they only report on one platform, they're not doing AEO properly.
- Can they show you a prompt audit? A real AEO agency should be able to tell you exactly what AI engines say about your brand today, before you spend a penny.
- Is their content strategy built for extraction? AEO content isn't just well-written blog posts. It needs structured data, clear entity signals, and formatting that makes it easy for an LLM to pull a direct answer.
- Do they separate AEO from SEO in their reporting? If the monthly report looks identical to an old-school SEO report with a few AI mentions bolted on, that's a red flag. For the full measurement framework, see our guide on how to measure AEO.
With that in mind, here are the five agencies worth your time.
The 5 Best AEO Agencies in the UK (2026)
1. DomiSearch
Best for: Founders and growth-stage businesses that want AEO and paid search working together
I'm going to be upfront: I run DomiSearch, so take the #1 placement with that context in mind. That said, I put us first because the combination we offer is genuinely rare in the UK market.
Most AEO agencies are organic-only. They'll improve your citation rates in ChatGPT and Perplexity, but they have no idea what to do with the traffic once it arrives, and they can't connect AEO performance to revenue outcomes. DomiSearch operates as a Google Partner with a performance-first model: we run AEO alongside Google Ads, so every citation improvement we drive is tied to a commercial outcome we can actually measure. The full case for running Google Ads and AEO together is laid out here.
What we do:
- AI visibility audits covering Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini
- Citation-optimised content and entity architecture
- Schema markup and structured data implementation
- AEO reporting tied to leads and revenue, not just impressions
- No long-term lock-in contracts, no hidden fees
Starting from: Book a free AEO strategy call to get a baseline audit and a clear picture of where you stand today.
2. Tilio
Best for: Teams that want rigorous AEO reporting and a clear operating rhythm
Tilio is based in Exeter and is one of the most methodical AEO agencies I've come across. Their four-layer programme covers discoverability foundations, answer-ready content, entity signals, and authority amplification, and they're transparent about what each layer does and why. Their client dashboard integrates AI visibility data from Profound, which gives clients a single view of citation performance across platforms.
Starting from £499 per month, they're also one of the more accessible entry points for SMEs who want genuine AEO delivery without enterprise pricing.
What they do well: Prompt tracking, competitor benchmarking, and content recommendations built around observed answer behaviour rather than generic SEO checklists.
3. Click Intelligence
Best for: Established SMEs that want a full-service AEO campaign with clear pricing tiers
Click Intelligence has offices in London and Cheltenham and has been in digital marketing for over two decades. Their AEO service is one of the most comprehensively documented in the UK, covering everything from E-E-A-T optimisation and semantic keyword structuring to digital PR and brand listicle building.
Their pricing is published: Standard from £1,000/month, Premium from £3,000/month, Pro from £5,000/month. That transparency is useful when you're comparing agencies and need to benchmark against a budget.
What they do well: Blending traditional SEO authority-building with AEO-specific deliverables. If you have an existing SEO foundation and want to layer AEO on top, they're a strong fit.
4. Found
Best for: Larger brands that want proprietary tooling and a multi-platform LLM strategy
Found positions itself as the UK's leading AEO agency, and they have the infrastructure to back that claim. Their proprietary Luminr platform and Everysearch methodology give them a genuine technical edge for brands that need consistent visibility across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Perplexity, and emerging platforms simultaneously.
The trade-off is scale. Found is built for larger accounts, and their pricing reflects that. If you're a founder at a growth-stage business, you'll likely find them expensive for where you are right now.
What they do well: Multi-platform LLM presence strategy, AI conversational formatting, and technical crawl optimisation at scale.
5. Digital Landscope
Best for: Smaller UK businesses that want a straightforward AEO entry point
Glasgow-based Digital Landscope operates through aeoagency.co.uk and focuses specifically on ChatGPT Search and Google AI Mode visibility. Their consultants average 10+ years of SEO experience, and their approach is practical: structured data, answer-ready content, and a free initial consultation to assess your current position.
They're not the most sophisticated option on this list, but for a smaller business that wants to start appearing in AI-generated answers without a complex multi-platform strategy, they're a credible starting point.
What they do well: Clear explanations of what AEO involves, low barrier to entry, and a focused scope that suits businesses new to AI search optimisation.
How to Choose the Right AEO Agency for Your Business
The agency you pick should match where you are, not where you aspire to be. Here's a quick decision guide:
| Your situation | Best fit |
|---|---|
| Growth-stage business, want AEO + paid search together | DomiSearch |
| Need rigorous reporting and a structured programme | Tilio |
| Established SME with an existing SEO foundation | Click Intelligence |
| Large brand needing multi-platform LLM strategy at scale | Found |
| Small business, new to AEO, want a simple starting point | Digital Landscope |
One thing I'd add: whatever agency you choose, make sure the first deliverable is a prompt audit. Before any content is written or schema is touched, you need a baseline. What do ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews say about your brand right now? That's the starting point for any credible AEO programme.
If you don't have that baseline, you're optimising blind.
Ready to See Where You Stand?
AEO is still early enough that moving now puts you ahead of most of your competitors. The businesses getting cited in AI-generated answers today are building an advantage that will compound over the next two to three years, in the same way that early SEO investment paid off disproportionately.
If you want to know what AI engines currently say about your brand and what it would take to improve it, book a free AEO strategy call with DomiSearch. We'll run a prompt audit across the major platforms and give you a clear starting point, no commitment required.
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