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Questions, answered plainly.

Everything people ask us about Clarieo, our services, pricing and AI search, in one place.

About Clarieo

What does Clarieo do?

Clarieo is a growth studio for small and mid-sized businesses. One team handles brand identity, website design and development, SEO and AI search optimization, social media and short-form video, and paid ads, so everything looks, sounds and performs like one company.

What is AI search optimization?

AI search optimization makes your business easy for AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI Overviews to find, understand and recommend. It builds on strong SEO, then adds clear facts, structured data and genuine mentions across the web. You may also see it called AEO or GEO.

How much does Clarieo cost?

Every business needs something different, so every project is quoted after a short call. Foundation projects are a one-off fee, and growth services are billed monthly. You'll know the full cost before any work starts.

How will I know it's working?

You get one plain report every month. It shows your traffic, leads, search rankings, ad results and how often AI tools mention your business, compared with the month before.

How long does it take to see results?

Brand and website projects run on a fixed timeline, typically 4 to 8 weeks. Paid ads can bring leads within weeks. SEO and AI search build over time and usually show steady gains within three to six months.

Can I start with just one service?

Yes. You can start with the service you need most, often a website or SEO, and add more later. Because one team does everything, adding a service doesn't mean starting over with someone new.

Brand Identity

What is included in a brand identity?

Your logo and mark, a color palette, typefaces, your positioning, tagline and tone of voice, brand guidelines, and every file in the formats you need.

Do I need a brand identity before a website?
It helps. A website built on a clear brand looks consistent and is quicker to design. If you need both, we can do them together, because we also design and build websites.
Can you refresh my existing brand instead of starting again?

Yes. If parts of your current brand are working, we keep them and fix what is not. On our first call we will tell you honestly which route makes more sense.

How do you make sure the brand works online?

We design for screens first. Every color is checked for readable contrast, every logo is tested at small sizes, and we show the brand on real examples like your website and social posts before you sign it off.

How long does a brand identity take?

It depends on how much you need and how quickly decisions are made on your side. We agree a timeline with you before we start and keep you updated as we go.

How much does a brand identity cost?
Every business is different, so we quote after a short call, once we understand your goals and what you need. Book a call to talk it through.
What is the difference between a logo and a brand identity?

A logo is one mark. A brand identity is the full system around it: colors, typefaces, tone of voice and guidelines, so everything you publish looks and sounds like one business.

What are brand guidelines?

Brand guidelines are a document that shows how to use your brand: where to place the logo, which colors and typefaces to use, and how to write in your tone of voice. They keep your brand consistent, whoever is designing.

When should a business rebrand?

Common reasons are that your business has changed, your brand looks dated next to your competitors, or your website, social posts and printed materials all look different. If you are not sure, we can talk it through on a call.

Can you name my business?

Yes. We have named and branded businesses from scratch, like Chaico, a ready-to-drink karak chai brand in the UK.

Do you work with small businesses?

Yes. We work with small and mid-sized businesses, from new startups to established firms.

Website Design & Development

Do you use templates?

No. We design every site for your business. We build custom sites in Next.js, and online stores on Shopify.

Can you build an online store?

Yes. We design and build Shopify stores, from the homepage to the product pages, so your store looks like your brand and is easy to manage.

Will my new website show up on Google and in AI answers?
Every site we build is set up to be read by search engines and AI tools from day one, with fast pages, clean structure and schema markup. Ranking takes ongoing work, which is what our SEO and AI search service is for.
Do I need a brand identity first?
Not always. If you already have a logo and colors that work, we design around them. If your brand needs work, we can create your brand identity too.
How long does it take to build a website?

It depends on the size of the site and how quickly content and feedback come back from your side. We agree a timeline before we start and keep you updated as we go.

How much does a website cost?
It depends on the number of pages, what the site needs to do and whether it is a store. We quote after a short call. Book a call to talk it through.
Should I choose a custom website or Shopify?

If you sell products online, Shopify is usually the better choice, because payments, checkout and stock are built in. If your site needs to explain a service and win enquiries, a custom Next.js site gives you more control over design, speed and search. We build both and will recommend one on our first call.

What is Next.js?

Next.js is a modern framework for building fast websites, used by many large companies. It lets us build pages that load quickly and are easy for search engines and AI tools to read.

Can you redesign my current website?

Yes. We review what is working on your current site, keep what earns its place and rebuild the rest.

What makes a website SEO-friendly?

Fast pages, a clear structure with one main topic per page, headings that match what people search for, schema markup and content that answers real questions. Every site we build has these from day one.

Will my website work on phones?

Yes. We design for phones first and test every page on real phones before launch.

What is the difference between SEO and AI search optimization?

SEO helps your pages rank in search results like Google. AI search optimization helps tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews understand your business and name it in their answers. They share the same foundations: a fast, well-structured site and content that answers real questions. We do both together.

Can you guarantee I will rank first or appear in ChatGPT?

No, and be careful of anyone who says they can. Search engines and AI tools decide what to show, and they change often. We guarantee the work: a technical fix list, content built to answer questions, and a plain report every month.

How long does SEO take to work?

Usually months, not weeks. It depends on your competition, the current state of your site and how much we publish. On our first call we will tell you plainly what to expect for your business.

Do I need a new website to do SEO?
Not always. We check your current site first. If the site itself is the blocker, we will say so and explain why. We also design and build websites if you need one.
What do I get each month?

One plain-English report that covers what we did, what changed and what we plan to do next. No dashboards full of numbers you have to decode.

How much does it cost?
Every business is different, so we quote after a short call, once we have seen your site and your goals. Book a call, or start with the free AI visibility check.
What is the free AI visibility check?

It is a quick check of how your business shows up in Google and in AI answers today. You send us your details and we send you what we find.

What is generative engine optimization (GEO)?

Generative engine optimization, or GEO, is the work of getting AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity and Gemini to mention and cite your business when people ask them for recommendations. It relies on clear facts about your business, well-structured content and trusted mentions across the web.

What is answer engine optimization (AEO)?

Answer engine optimization, or AEO, is shaping your content so it becomes the direct answer to a question, in places like featured snippets, People also ask, voice assistants and Google AI Overviews. It works best with short, clear answers and schema markup.

Do I still need SEO if people are using AI search?

Yes. AI tools often draw on the same pages that rank well in search, so strong SEO is the foundation for showing up in AI answers too. We work on both at the same time.

How do I know if ChatGPT mentions my business?
Ask it the questions your customers would ask, like who the best options are in your area or industry. Our free AI visibility check does this for you across several AI tools and shows where you appear and where you do not.

Social & Short-Form Video

Do you film the videos?

No. You film, using our scripts and shot lists, and send us the footage. We handle the planning, editing, captions and posting.

What do I need to film?

A phone with a good camera is usually enough. Our shot lists tell you exactly what to record, so filming is quick.

Which platforms do you post to?

Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts and LinkedIn. We focus on the ones where your customers actually spend time.

Can my videos look like my brand?
Yes. We use your colors, type and logo in every edit. If your brand needs work first, we can create your brand identity too.
Can you guarantee views or followers?

No. Platforms decide what to show, and they change often. We guarantee the work: a plan, scripts, edited videos and a plain report every month.

How much does it cost?
It depends on how many videos you want each month and which platforms you use. We quote after a short call. Book a call to talk it through.
How often should a business post short-form videos?

Consistency matters more than volume. Posting regularly, on a schedule you can keep, usually works better than bursts of activity followed by silence. We agree a realistic schedule with you.

Can the same video go on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts and LinkedIn?

Often, yes. We edit each video so it works on every platform you use, and adjust captions and length where a platform needs it.

Do I have to be on camera?

It helps, because people connect with faces, but it is not the only way. Videos can also show your work, your product or your team.

What kind of videos work for a business?

Answers to common customer questions, quick tips, behind-the-scenes clips, before-and-after results and short stories about your customers. We plan a mix that fits your business.

Which platform should my business be on?

It depends on where your customers spend time. Instagram and TikTok suit most consumer brands, YouTube Shorts suits searchable how-to content, and LinkedIn suits B2B companies and founders.

Which platforms do you run ads on?

Google Ads, Meta (Facebook and Instagram) and LinkedIn. We recommend the ones where your customers actually are.

How does the ad budget work?

We agree your monthly ad budget with you before anything starts, and every report shows exactly how it was spent.

How do you measure results?

We set up conversion tracking so we can count the leads, calls and sales that come from your ads, not just the clicks. Your monthly report shows what you spent and what it brought in.

Can you guarantee results?

No one can honestly promise a fixed return from ads. Platforms, competition and costs change all the time. We guarantee careful management, honest tracking and a plain report every month.

Do you make the ads too?

Yes. We write the copy and design the images, and we edit video ads from footage you send us.

Should I run ads or invest in SEO?
Ads bring visitors as soon as they run and stop when you stop paying. SEO and AI search take longer but keep working. Many businesses need both, and we can help you decide on our first call.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the platforms, the number of campaigns and your goals. We quote after a short call. Book a call to talk it through.
Which is better, Google Ads or Meta ads?

Neither is better for everyone. Google Ads reaches people who are already searching for what you sell. Meta ads on Facebook and Instagram reach people before they search, based on their interests. Many businesses use both, for different jobs.

Are LinkedIn ads worth it?

For B2B companies they can be, because you can target people by job title, company and industry. Clicks usually cost more than on other platforms, so LinkedIn works best when one new client is worth a lot to you.

How much should I spend on ads?

There is no single right number. It depends on your industry, your goals and how much a new customer is worth to you. We help you set a budget you are comfortable with and show you exactly what it brings in.

What is conversion tracking?

Conversion tracking records the actions people take after clicking an ad, like filling in a form, calling you or buying. It is how you see which ads actually bring in leads and sales, not just clicks.

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