# [AI SEO services: what belongs in the scope](https://rebilder.com/solutions/ai-seo-services)

- **Updated:** 2026-09-10
- **Description:** Define AI SEO deliverables, implementation responsibilities and ongoing reporting before comparing service proposals.

Turn AI SEO services into a clear scope: audit the site, connect business facts, improve useful answers and measure requests and referrals. Assign each deliverable to the right team.



## What you get

- Common implementation and content deliverables
- Which work belongs in setup and ongoing support
- How to evaluate scope and ongoing value
- Free tools to support your initial assessment

## The scope, itemised

Compare proposals by the work delivered, its complexity and who maintains it. These common line items help organize that discussion.

| Line item | Shape | What to scope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readability or agent audit | Setup and review after changes | Coverage, interpretation and a prioritized improvement plan |
| Bot and CDN rule review | Initial review and follow-up after changes | Access requirements, configuration changes and verification |
| Content negotiation setup | Implementation and maintenance | Source integration, deployment and maintenance |
| Structured data corrections | Setup and maintenance | Template corrections and source consistency |
| Fact-position restructuring | Per template | Layout improvements and response verification |
| Content that answers real questions | Ongoing | Research, drafting, source review and updates |
| Answer or mention monitoring | Ongoing subscription | Question set, sampling method and actionable findings |
| Monthly reporting | Ongoing | Request, referral and outcome reporting with clear coverage |

Free tooling supports the initial audit and self-hosted serving. Integration, content quality and ongoing operations still need an owner; define those deliverables in the engagement.

## Start with the free tools

Start with the free scan or run the CLI locally. The SDK is free to self-host; setup and managed options support teams that want help with integration and operations.

middleware.ts

```ts
import { NextResponse } from 'next/server'
import { createGatewayProxy } from '@rebilder/gateway/next'
import { gatewayConfig } from '@/lib/gateway-config'

// Configure storeId and source resolvers in gatewayConfig.
export default createGatewayProxy(gatewayConfig, () => NextResponse.next())
```

> **Choose self-hosted or managed operation** Paid plans add managed services, detailed reporting and Answers Hub. The self-hosted gateway remains free and serves requests independently of your Console plan.

## Record the baseline

Save the starting evidence so your team can compare the result after implementation. Include response quality and relevant business activity.

1. **A readability score per template**, with the captured evidence and ruleset version for repeatable comparison.
2. **The fetched response**, saved with its date. Check completeness and source consistency alongside response size.
3. **Connect reporting.** Use server-side data for requests and the Rebilder Tag for AI-referred visits and supported browser activity.

## What are AI SEO services?

AI SEO services combine source integration, content development and reporting. The right scope depends on your platform, source quality and ongoing business needs.

## How much do AI SEO services cost?

Price depends on the integration, content scope and ongoing responsibilities. Compare deliverables, site coverage, maintenance and reporting alongside the quoted fee.

## What should I do before getting quotes?

Scan representative pages and save their response evidence and scores. Use the baseline to scope and compare the proposed work.

## Can I do AI SEO myself?

Use your team where it has the capacity for integration, content and reporting. The free scan and SDK support that work; outside help can cover implementation or ongoing operations.

## Related

- [AI SEO agency: what they do](https://rebilder.com/solutions/ai-seo-agency)
- [AI SEO](https://rebilder.com/solutions/ai-seo)
- [AEO services](https://rebilder.com/solutions/aeo-services)
- [Generative engine optimization services](https://rebilder.com/solutions/generative-engine-optimization-services)
- [Gateway quickstart](https://rebilder.com/docs/quickstart)