Question 1

What is answer engine optimization (AEO)?

Accepted Answer

Answer engine optimization is the practice of getting your business recommended inside AI answers from ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, and Copilot. It combines accurate listings, structured data, review signals, and answer-first content that AI engines can cite.

Question 2

How is AEO different from SEO?

Accepted Answer

SEO earns a ranking on a results page. AEO earns a mention inside a single generated answer, where there are usually only 3 to 5 recommendations. AI engines weight directories, reviews, and clear factual pages more heavily than backlinks.

Question 3

How long until we show up in AI answers?

Accepted Answer

Listings and schema fixes often show in 2 to 6 weeks. Content-driven visibility for competitive prompts typically takes 60 to 120 days. We report share of voice monthly so you can see the trend.

Question 4

What does Rumson AI cost?

Accepted Answer

The AI Visibility Snapshot is free. The Audit is $750 to $1,500 one-time. AEO retainers are $1,250 (Found) or $2,500 (Found+) per month. Automation products range from $149 to $349 per month plus setup. Bundles start at $1,999 per month.

Question 5

Do you require long contracts?

Accepted Answer

No. Monthly plans are month to month after a 90-day initial term. Annual plans waive setup fees.

Question 6

Which tools do you use, and do I own my data?

Accepted Answer

We build on Otterly.AI and AthenaHQ for visibility monitoring, Retell AI for voice, GoHighLevel for CRM and messaging, and n8n for workflows. Your accounts, numbers, and data stay yours and transfer to you if we part ways.

Question 7

Will the AI receptionist sound like a robot?

Accepted Answer

No. It uses natural, low-latency voices, is trained on your scripts and FAQs, and transfers to a person whenever a caller asks or the question is outside its scope. You hear every recording and summary.

Question 8

Where do you work?

Accepted Answer

We are based in Rumson, New Jersey and focus on Monmouth County and the Jersey Shore. We take clients statewide for AEO and automation.

Question 9

Do you run your own business on these agents?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Prospecting, proposals, onboarding, reporting, and billing at Rumson AI are run by AI agents with a human approving anything client-facing. See the How we work page for the full breakdown.

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