AI Citation Optimization Service Pricing
Your investment in **AI Citation Optimization (AICO)** is an investment in your future visibility and competitive advantage in the age of generative AI. Our services are anchored by the proprietary **C³AT Framework** to ensure you become a source that AI platforms trust and cite.
Strategic Entry Point (Mandatory First Step)
| Service Name | Investment | Deliverable & Value Proposition |
|---|---|---|
| AI Visibility Blueprint | Starts at $2,500 | This is the crucial starting point. It's a deep-dive, proprietary assessment that scientifically scores your content's current AI citation readiness and outlines the precise, prioritized path to significantly increase your AI visibility. |
What's Included in the AI Visibility Blueprint:
- **C³AT Scoring:** Comprehensive analysis of your 10-20 key pages across all five C³AT elements (Credibility, Context, Connection, Actionability, Technical Excellence).
- **Prioritized Optimization Roadmap:** A step-by-step plan detailing exactly what needs to be changed and in what order to achieve maximum AICO results.
- **AI Citation Potential Assessment:** Specific insights into which of your content pieces are closest to being cited and which need the most work.
- **90-Minute Strategy Presentation:** A dedicated session to walk you through the findings and the actionable roadmap.
Timeline: 2 weeks.
Best For: All new clients who need to understand their current state and create a high-impact, custom optimization plan before implementation.
---One-Time Project Implementation
These projects are ideal for businesses that have completed the **AI Visibility Blueprint** and require focused, hands-on implementation or team training.
| Service Name | Investment | Deliverable & Value Proposition |
|---|---|---|
| C³AT Implementation Project | $5,000 – $10,000 | Complete, hands-on optimization of your core content pieces using the C³AT Framework. We take the roadmap from your Blueprint and execute the technical and content restructuring to prepare your most important pages for AI citation. |
| Team Training Workshop | $3,000 – $5,000 | Comprehensive training for your internal content team on AI Citation Optimization (AICO) and the C³AT Framework. This builds internal AICO capability, allowing your team to self-manage future optimization. |
Key Project Details:
- **Implementation Project:** Full C³AT optimization of 5-10 key content pieces, schema markup implementation, and pre/post AICO testing. **Timeline: 4–6 weeks.**
- **Team Training:** Includes a 4-hour interactive training session, implementation templates, and 30-day follow-up Q&A support. **In-Person Training requires the client to cover all travel expenses.**
Monthly Retainer Services (Ongoing AICO Management)
These packages provide continuous, systematic optimization and strategy to ensure you consistently build topical authority and dominate AI citations in your industry.
| Package Name | Investment/Month | Key Focus & Differentiation |
|---|---|---|
| AICO Foundation | $2,000 – $3,000/month | Focuses on **Establishment and Maintenance**. Ongoing optimization for companies building their AI citation presence. Includes 2–3 content pieces optimized monthly and basic citation tracking. |
| AICO Acceleration | $4,000 – $6,000/month | Focuses on **Systematic Growth and Prioritization**. Comprehensive implementation for scaling companies. Includes 5–7 content pieces, content cluster development, and Bi-weekly strategic consultation calls. |
| Market Dominator | $8,000 – $12,000/month | Focuses on **Executive Access and Proprietary Insight**. Premium services for market leaders committed to dominating AI citations. Includes 10+ content pieces, weekly strategic calls, custom industry research, and a dedicated Slack channel for real-time support. |
Contract Terms for Retainer Services:
- Initial term of 6 months, then month-to-month.
- 30 days notice required for cancellation.
Add-On Services
| Service Name | Investment | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Custom AICO Research Study | $3,000 – $7,000 | Proprietary research using our established methodology, customized for your industry or competitive landscape (e.g., "AI Citation Patterns in [Your Industry]"). |
| Done-For-You Content Creation | $800 – $1,500 per piece | C³AT-optimized content written from scratch by our team to framework standards. Includes research, full C³AT implementation, schema markup, and AI citation testing. |
| Technical AICO Implementation | $150/hour (4-hour minimum) | Hands-on technical support for complex optimization needs, such as site-wide schema setup and troubleshooting. |
Investment Calculator: Example ROI Scenario
The Price of Visibility: Our C³AT optimization often leads to increases in AI citations upwards of several hundred percent. Even with a conservative estimate:
A $4,000/month Growth Package could easily generate $10,000/month in new revenue (based on visitor, lead, and customer value metrics), achieving a **2.5x ROI.**
---Ready to Get Started?
Apply for a Free AICO Consultation
We do not offer generic discovery calls. We offer a high-value consultation focused solely on your business. Fill out our brief **Priority Intake Application** so we can quickly assess your website's potential and ensure your business is a strategic fit for AICO.
---Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I start with an audit and then move to a retainer?
Yes. Most clients begin with the **C³AT Optimization Blue Print** to understand their current state and opportunities, then move to monthly retainer services for ongoing optimization.
Q: What if I need more content optimized than my package includes?
Additional content can be added at **$400-600 per piece** depending on complexity and length. Or you can simply upgrade to the next service tier.
Q: Do you write content or just optimize existing content?
We primarily optimize existing content, but we offer **Done-For-You content creation** as an add-on service for clients who need C³AT-optimized content written from scratch.
Q: How quickly will I see results?
Initial AI citation improvements typically appear within **4-8 weeks**. Significant authority building through content clusters takes **4-6 months** of consistent implementation.
Q: What makes your approach different from traditional SEO services?
Traditional SEO optimizes for search engine rankings. AICO using the C³AT Framework optimizes specifically for **AI system citations** in conversational responses. These require different optimization strategies, though they complement each other. However, at Templet Solutions we ensure the SEO foundation is sound before we build on it. If any SEO deficiencies are found, they will be corrected first.
Q: Do you guarantee specific citation numbers?
No. AI citation frequency depends on many factors including topic competition, content quality, and AI platform algorithm changes. We guarantee systematic implementation of **proven C³AT principles**, not specific citation counts.
Pricing current as of **October 04, 2025**. Services and pricing subject to change. Custom packages available for enterprise clients or unique situations.