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What does an AI consulting firm do?

An AI consulting firm maps your business processes to AI opportunities, ranks them by ROI and risk, then builds the agents and integrations that put those opportunities into production. We do both sides under one roof: AI strategy consulting up front, then custom AI agent development, MCP integrations, and ongoing tuning. The result is working automation, not a slide deck.

What is included in AI consulting services?

Our AI consulting services cover discovery, architecture, build, deployment, and monitoring. We start with a free 30 to 45 minute AI readiness call to scope your operation. From there we deliver a written plan, build the agents and workflows scoped to that plan, connect them to your existing tools through Model Context Protocol servers and OAuth, and tune them as your business changes. Every engagement is scoped to a fixed monthly hour bucket so you know the spend up front.

What makes a good AI automation agency?

A good AI automation agency ships working systems, not prototypes. Look for an agency that runs its own AI on its own books. We run a 24/7 agentic Google Ads bidder, AI report agents, and a voice-cloned phone agent on our own accounts before recommending the same patterns to clients. Other markers: clear hour-based pricing, NDA-friendly, code lives in your Git account, and a free strategy consultation before any signup.

How do I hire an AI consultant for my business?

Start with a free AI readiness call. We use the call to scope where AI has the highest ROI for your operation, what's safe to put AI on, and what's not. You leave with a written punch-list and a recommended package. If you decide to move forward, we kick off within one business day. If the fit isn't right, you leave with a useful map and no obligation. Hire an AI consultant who tells you what's worth automating before pitching you a contract.

What's the difference between an SEO agency and a PPC agency?

SEO stands for search engine optimization and PPC stands for pay-per-click. An SEO agency improves how your site ranks in organic (unpaid) search results through content, on-page, off-page, and technical SEO. A PPC agency runs paid advertising on platforms like Google Ads and Meta where you pay each time someone clicks your ad. SEO is a long game that builds compounding traffic. PPC is fast, measurable, and turns off the moment you stop spending. Most businesses want both running together.

What do SEO and PPC companies do, and which one do I need?

An SEO company runs technical audits, on-page optimization, content creation, link building, and tracks rankings to grow your organic search traffic over months and quarters. A PPC company researches keywords, builds ad creative, optimizes landing pages, and manages bid strategies across Google Ads, Meta, and other paid channels to drive traffic and leads now. If you need leads this week, start with PPC. If you want compounding traffic that doesn't cost per click, start with SEO. Most small businesses run both, with PPC priming the pipeline while SEO catches up.

How do I choose and hire an SEO or PPC agency?

The right agency depends on your goals, budget, and industry. Look for case studies in your sector, transparent reporting, and clear monthly pricing without a one-time setup fee. Ask how they measure success and how often they communicate. Get a written proposal with strategies, timelines, and expected deliverables. Compare three or four agencies on experience, communication, and price. Get on a call with each finalist before you sign anything. A good agency will tell you what's wrong with your current setup before pitching you a contract.

How much do SEO and PPC services cost?

Monthly retainers for SEO and PPC management typically range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars depending on agency experience, project complexity, and the services included. Some agencies charge a one-time setup fee, which we don't. Some PPC agencies also charge a percentage of ad spend on top of the management fee. When comparing agencies, ask for a clear pricing breakdown showing what's billable, what's a flat retainer, and what counts as a separate project.