Fractional AIO SEO Strategist · Sydney · Australia
AIO SEO Consultant
Sydney.
A technically perfect site means nothing in the age of AI search.
Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini filter results before your customers see them. They skip checklists and cite trusted authorities only. Without undisputed entity authority in the Sydney market, your brand gets zero mentions where high-intent prospects are already deciding.
In 2026, technical busywork does not build AI citations. Real growth comes from treating your search presence as a revenue asset — and building the Share of Model dominance that compounds long after you pause a paid campaign.
The 2026 Shift
Your next client is asking an AI for a recommendation right now.
They get one or two names and act. Whether yours appears depends entirely on entity clarity and authority — not on how many backlinks you have accumulated or how well your meta descriptions are written.
AIO SEO strategy closes that gap. It builds the entity foundation on which AIO SEO services deliver citations and revenue. SEO builds rankings. AIO ensures citations. In 2026, you measure both: Google rankings and Share of Model — how often AI names you when your Sydney customers ask.
Two Dimensions of Modern Search
| Google SEO | AIO Optimisation |
|---|---|
| Keyword rankings | AI citations |
| Traffic volume | Share of Model |
| Google algorithm signals | LLM trust signals |
| SERP clicks | AI recommendations |
AI Platforms Covered
How I Work
Three revenue levers.
Every engagement runs through the same system: audit first, strategy second, execution third. No generic packages. No junior handoffs at any stage.
AIO Strategy & Entity Building
Map your entity so AI understands your Sydney niche authority.
Schema architecture, semantic content depth, and entity signals built to earn citations from ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and Gemini — alongside Google rankings. One integrated system, not two separate services.
Full AIO SEO strategy framework →AIO SEO Services
Audit → strategy → execution. One system, no gaps.
Every service starts with a rigorous AIO audit: a surgical mapping of your visibility gap across Google and every major AI engine. The audit anchors every decision that follows to revenue reality, not assumptions.
See full AIO SEO services →AIO Growth Audit — Free 15-Min Call
A live check of where your business stands across Google and AI.
I audit your current citations in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI Overviews, identify the gaps costing you leads right now, and give you a direct, honest assessment of what is required to close them. Two calls per week. No pitch.
Book your free 15-minute audit →Proven Results
Two deployments. Documented outcomes.
E-commerce
43% click growth and top 3 AI citations across Gemini and GPT-5.
Entity Mesh deployed across three layers for a premium Australian e-commerce brand. 28-day clicks grew from 700 to 1,000 between October and December 2025. Pulse checks across Gemini, GPT-5, Grok, and Claude confirmed top 3 AI citations for the target retail category, with each model accurately mapping the brand's specialist positioning.
Full AIO case study →Local Authority
#1 Google Mobile iRank in 7 days — and cited by every major LLM.
Entity Mesh deployed across my own digital assets targeting "AIO SEO Consultant Sydney." By day seven: #1 Google Mobile iRank, Local Pack placement with exact title match, Knowledge Panel triggered without manual submission, and confirmed citations across Gemini, Perplexity, and Grok — simultaneously.
Full GEO case study →About
Roxane Pinault.
Senior SEO and AIO strategist with 8+ years driving revenue for e-commerce, finance, and non-profit clients. During the COVID rebuild at Handpicked Wines, I delivered 300% organic revenue growth without paid advertising — by building entity authority and content architecture that compounded over time.
I operate as a Fractional Head of SEO: 2 to 5 clients at a time, no junior handoffs, senior strategy on every account from start to finish. Every methodology I recommend has been tested on my own brand before I deploy it for a client. The GEO case study documents that process in full.
Bilingual English and French. Sydney and Central Coast primary focus, with a dedicated French-language AIO SEO practice for international brands entering the Australian market.
Compare Sydney AIO providers →FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
What is AIO SEO?
AIO stands for AI Optimisation. It is the practice of structuring your entity — your brand's information architecture, structured data, and semantic content — so that AI platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and Gemini cite and recommend your business in their generated answers, alongside earning Google rankings. The two are not alternatives. They run as one integrated system. Full AIO SEO strategy explanation →
Do I need AIO if I already rank well on Google?
Yes. Google rankings and AI citations are separate outcomes. A Sydney business can hold the top Google position and still be completely absent from every AI-generated answer its customers receive. In 2026, AI Overviews appear in 39% of Australian local searches. Both outcomes matter for commercial intent traffic.
What does your AIO audit cover?
A Share of Model baseline across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Grok, and Claude. Google visibility assessment including AI Overview appearances and Map Pack position. Entity depth review, competitor gap analysis, and revenue gap mapping. The free 15-minute intro call establishes whether a full audit makes sense for your situation. See full audit packages →
Why a fractional model rather than a Sydney agency?
Sydney agencies separate SEO and AIO into different teams or modules. I treat them as one integrated system, tested on my own brand first. Senior-level thinking remains on your account throughout — there is no junior handoff after onboarding. The full comparison of what this means in practice is documented at who in Sydney can actually help your business appear in AI search.
What is the timeline for results?
Audits deliver actionable data immediately. Entity Mesh deployment shows measurable movement in 4 to 8 weeks. Full AI citations typically confirm within 2 to 4 months. My own GEO case study achieved #1 Google Mobile iRank and multi-model LLM citations within 7 days — documented in full at roxanepinault.com.au/geo-case-study.
Do you work with businesses outside Sydney?
Sydney and Central Coast are the primary geographic focus. Melbourne-based businesses are also considered. For French-speaking markets and brands entering Australia from France or Canada, a dedicated French-language AIO SEO practice is available.
Escape the SEO commodity trap.
Two free 15-minute AIO audit calls per week. No pitch. No obligation. Bring your website URL and one sentence about your primary category. I will give you a direct, honest assessment of exactly where you stand in Google and AI search — and what it would take to own both.
This consultancy is limited to 2 to 5 clients at a time. Senior strategy, every account, start to finish.
Book your free AIO audit call