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numero® is an AI SEO agency based in Auckland. Our whole job is making sure that when someone asks ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, or Google AI Overviews about who to call, buy from, or book, the answer is you.

We build your AI search visibility with content, structured data, and answer-ready copy the robots actually want to quote.

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66%of all inbound enquiries come from SEO

Google Got You Here. AI Search Is Deciding Where You Go Next

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If you think just investing in digital marketing services in NZ and ranking #1 on Google means that you’re sorted, think again.

Increasingly, buyers ask AI chatbots instead of a search engine before they buy something, making each conversation a real chance for AI to recommend your business instead of a competitor's.

If AI can’t read you, understand you, or even mention you, you’re the best-kept secret in your industry. Congratulations, we guess?

That’s why generative engine optimisation matters: AI SEO for NZ businesses can’t be put off any longer, and more of them want expert help for AI-driven search visibility instead of guessing their way through it. Wondering if ChatGPT even knows your business exists?

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Our AI SEO Services

If you want to improve AI search visibility before your competitor beats you to it, here’s the full toolkit. We’ll tell you straight which parts you need right now and which ones can wait.

AI Search Visibility Audits & Optimisation

First, we find out exactly where you stand. We run your brand and top products or services through ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews and see what comes back. Sometimes it’s nothing, or sometimes it’s your competitor’s name sitting where yours should be. Awkward.

Then, we handle the AI search visibility website optimisation work: content structure, page speed, crawlability, and the technical groundwork that lets AI tools read your site properly.

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Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO)

Our AEO services are about making your content the one AI actually lifts and quotes, word for word, the second someone asks a question you already know the answer to.

That means leading with plain, direct answers, not three paragraphs on how you should worry about “the ever-evolving digital landscape”.

It means using FAQ formatting AI tools favour, and making sure your pricing, hours, service areas, and policies are stated in black and white.

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Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO)

Generative engine optimisation, or GEO, is the bigger-picture game: getting your business cited, mentioned, and recommended inside AI-generated answers across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Copilot. That’s where working with a generative engine optimisation agency pays off, because citations don’t earn themselves.

Here’s what our generative AI SEO services involve: We tighten up your entity data and hunt down citations that actually move things.

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AI-Powered SEO Content Creation

None of these services work without content that’s structured properly, and good enough that AI actually wants to quote it.

From answer-ready AEO copy to the pages that turn your audit findings into an actual fix, our writers put in the real work behind all of it.

AI shopping assistants are already comparing your products, reading your reviews, and answering “what’s the best X for Y” before a single customer clicks through to your product page.

We build AI-powered SEO content creation for ecommerce that gets you in the answer.

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Getting Ready for AI-Native Shopping

Running a store? It’s about to get more direct than a recommendation. ChatGPT’s already letting people buy straight from the chat window with select Shopify and Etsy stores (although it’s still in its early days).

The stores with clean product data and solid schema now are the ones ready to plug the moment this launches, and we can get you in the mix early.

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Structured Data & Technical AI Readiness

Sounds boring? This part does the heavy lifting, so don’t skip it.

We wire up schema markup, so AI tools know exactly what you do, who you serve, and why you’re the better call, in a language that machines can read instantly.

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We Practice What We Preach

Don’t just take our word for it that AI SEO works, just ask your reliable robot friend. This is what Gemini had to say:

Gemini answer to "best seo services in new zealand" listing numero® first as best for comprehensive and enterprise SEO

We didn’t land in this answer by accident. We built towards it the same way we’re about to build towards it for you.

We’ve been around since August 2016, long enough to have lived through multiple Google algorithm updates, the shift to mobile-first indexing, a pandemic that upended half of our clients’ industries overnight, and now the move to AI search. Each one looked like the end of SEO as we knew it, but none were.

“While others wait for AI search to figure itself out, we’re out here flirting with the algorithm to win. Want to know how we keep you at the top? With relentless execution, creative thinking, and continuous learning.”

Simone Lourens, SEO Lead at numero®Simone LourensSEO Lead at numero®

What You Get With AI SEO From numero®

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148%Increase in conversions since launch

An introductory consultation where we actually listen before we start talking

An AI visibility audit across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews

A competitor investigation to see who's stealing your spotlight, and exactly how they're doing it

Content, schema, authority building, query fan-out, and opportunity finding handled for you, start to finish

AEO and GEO strategy built around your actual business, not a template we reheat for everyone

A live dashboard tracking your AI citations and mentions

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Judge Us By the Results

From “Does AI even know we exist?” to “It just recommended us over three competitors in one answer!” That’s the glow-up we’re chasing for every single client.

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Why Businesses Choose numero® as Their AI SEO Agency

Shopping around for the best AI search visibility agencies in New Zealand? Here’s what usually seals it.

NZ-Based, Results-Obsessed

NZ-Based, Results-Obsessed

We’re an Auckland team working with over 100 businesses across New Zealand, Australia, and the USA.

Local knowledge, global reach.

Transparent Reporting, 24/7

Transparent Reporting, 24/7

Your dashboard never clocks off. Check exactly which AI platforms are talking about you and how often, whenever curiosity strikes.

Custom Strategies, Not AI Hype

Custom Strategies, Not AI Hype

No two businesses show up in AI search the same way, so we’re not running one lazy playbook and calling it “bespoke”.

We Test the AI Tools So You Don’t Have To

We Test the AI Tools So You Don’t Have To

New model, new feature, new ranking factor, seemingly every other week. Exhausting if it's not your job. Lucky for you, it's ours.

Don’t Take Our Word for It,
Take Theirs

Any AEO agency can write nice things about itself on its own website. We’d rather you read what clients say when nobody’s paying them to say it.

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“Harry and the team are incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and responsive. The full performance dashboard they provide is an excellent tool for making informed, data-driven business decisions. Sophie / Marketing Manager”

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Keith Andrews / Mercedes Benz Trucks

Google

“The team at Numero have increased leads to our NZ and AU websites through well planned organic seo, search, remarketing, and display ads. They invest time in understanding our product range and target markets & they excel in running campaigns; we communicate our needs, and Numero makes sure the campaigns are seen by our target markets. We highly recommend their services.”

Rebecca King

Rebecca King

Louvretec NZ & Australia

Google

“For the short time we have been with numero, we are already blown away with the expert level quality & rapid support we have received. We were very snowed under and a bit behind on our internal deadlines, so numero took initiative and worked on creatives for us to proof for our ads which were perfect. They worked on our campaign with a small amount of heads-up and delivered phenomenal paid advertising results. Nothing but a positive experience thus far, would definitely recommend!”

Louis Scrivener

Louis Scrivener

Google

“Working with Gus and the team has been absolutely brilliant. Their expertise and genuine willingness to help us reach our goals has been amazing. They’re always quick to respond and deliver results. In just a few months, we’ve managed to triple the number of leads coming into our business—couldn’t be happier with the support! Highly recommend!!! Kimberley, Brand & Communications Manager”

Kimberley Holden

Kimberley Holden

Google

“We have been working with Numero for almost a year now, and they have continually delivered excellent results throughout this duration. I would recommend working with Numero, over any other Digital Marketing firm that I have engaged in the past - their value is second to none. Zachary - Marketing Manager KCC”

kiwicc

kiwicc

Google

“The team are very professional and knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with thanks. Peter@Pink Construction”

Peter Brown

Peter Brown

Google

“Thoughout our time working with Oliver and Numero, he has always been great at communicating with us, great at explaining things and breaking things down. A real pleasure to work with.”

Wayne Jensen

Wayne Jensen

Google

“A great experience with the team. Always great communication, thorough analysis and planning, and noticeable improvements to our outcomes immediately.”

Manuka South

Manuka South

Google

“Numero have helped me with a number of projects including development of a website and SEO. What has impressed me most are the results and transparency in the teams communications - highly recommended”

Jamie McKenzie

Jamie McKenzie

Google

“Great to deal with, very knowledgeable in their field of service.”

Joe Muller

Joe Muller

Google

“Great service, a pleasure to work with James”

Paul Turner

Paul Turner

Google

“We've been with Numero for a few years now, and our account manager Liam has been fantastic. The team at Numero created our first website, and Liam's SEO expertise has greatly improved our online presence. Highly recommend Numero for all your website and SEO needs!”

Stoddard Road Laundromat

Stoddard Road Laundromat

Google

“We had the pleasure of working with Numero on our Google ad campaign and SEO strategy, and we were very impressed with the results. Their team's expertise and dedication truly made a difference in boosting our online presence and reaching our target audience effectively. The communication was great! We’d highly recommend this agency to anyone looking to take their digital marketing to the next level. Thank you for your help Numero!”

Sam Kemp

Sam Kemp

Google

“I have found Pannah Begum very helpful in achieving our goals and always happy to help in any way needed, Our demands can be pretty heavy but hannah always manages to work it all out. Thank you Pannah youve been a great help in achieving our goals.”

Mark Thomas

Mark Thomas

Google

“I have been a customer for a while now, and I continue to be impressed by their outstanding service. The staff is always helpful, making every interaction a positive one. Highly recommended!”

Arisha Khan

Arisha Khan

Google

“We have an excellent relationship with Numero. They've clearly and succinctly set expectations for my desired outcomes, and so far we're on track to achieve those outcomes. We're monitoring the results to make sure of this and the metrics they provide help no-end with this. Recommended!!”

Ecosys Limited

Ecosys Limited

Google

“Very experienced and helpful team that’s doing their best everyday and has all the tools to help businesses grow.”

Tony

Tony

Google

“Gus was amazing , superb, great experience very knowledgeable guy !!! Will recommend my friends .”

Keshav P. Khatiwada

Keshav P. Khatiwada

Google

“Just been on-board by these guys, looking good so far and excited to see where they can take our ads in the future! Looking forward to it!”

Oliver Lawrence

Oliver Lawrence

Google

“Thoroughly impressed with Numero. Gus was incredible, super efficient, happy to answer any questions and continuously going above and beyond to meet our needs.”

Sophie Hall

Sophie Hall

Google

“We Have delt with Numero for a few years now, they are a great company to deal with and have excellent communication. Would recommend to all.”

Glen Clifford

Glen Clifford

Google

“We've been working with Numero for over a year now and the value, professionalism and skills they've brought to our business have been invaluable, from complete website rebuild to the SEO package we currently run - Liam has knocked it out of the park. Would highly recommend. Outlast Builders Limited”

sam turner

sam turner

Google

“Have been using Numero for over 2 years now. They do great work and are very transparent with the things they're doing. I used to use overseas companies but wouldn't again”

Sean Heanaghan

Sean Heanaghan

Google

“Great company to work with. We have been with them for a few years now. They are always friendly and supportive and eager to see our page ranking well. They're always happy to help and make modifications or support modifications to the website as well.”

Kylie Wallace

Kylie Wallace

Google

“We have just run a year long Search Engine Optimisation campaign to increase our visibility on Google & have been very happy with the work that they have completed together with the increased signage traffic we have received.”

Anna Meade

Anna Meade

Google

“Very professional follow up and very informative. Focused on results”

Amitesh Singh

Amitesh Singh

Google

“Great company, Numero are easy to deal with and interact with. Numero have provided great guidance on our marketing campaign.”

Iain King

Iain King

Google

“Great results thus far. Looking forward to whats to come!”

Bruce Peel

Bruce Peel

Google

“8 REASONS TO GO WITH NUMERO FINALLY, an ad agency that actually delivers on its promise Professionals that actually UNDERSTAND your business Ethical with their work Delivered me page 1 rankings, as was guaranteed Locally owned and operated GENUINELY provide best practice work If your business needs GROWTH, they deliver They will CHANGE the landscape of your business”

Waff Jiggi

Waff Jiggi

Google

“Very fast informing and super easy to work with Pannah is amazing with her work and super easy to get a hold of.”

ilija pavlovich

ilija pavlovich

Google

“Pannah and James were amazing today.. They gave us a better understanding to what is happening.. Looking forward to deal with these 2 beautiful souls more often”

Gopal Gounder

Gopal Gounder

Google

“Can't express enough my thanks to Liam at Numero who looks after my start-up business. He is always coming up with new ideas to improve my advertising and goes above and beyond in my opinion. Listens and acts on any ideas I have and nothing is every too much bother. Highly recommend Liam - he is a pleasure to deal with.”

Tania Robinson

Tania Robinson

Google

“Numero have been wonderful to deal with - they are very hard working and professional, and offer great suggestions and advice for our business.”

Paris Waterworth

Paris Waterworth

Google

“Very helpful!”

The Activate Gym Team

The Activate Gym Team

Google

“We have been with Numero for several years and have always been happy with good consistent results with keywords on page one of a Google search. Liam has just taken over our account and has made a huge difference in our results by asking great questions and putting actions in place. He goes above and beyond while giving feedback on what we can also do at our end to help ourselves. Thanks so much Liam :)”

Trish Jarvis

Trish Jarvis

Google

“Numero has been looking after my web site for many years now. I have always found easy to deal with and very responsive when an issue does happen. I would not hesitate to recommend them”

Brian Childs

Brian Childs

Google

“Ka mau te wehi! In business, it's all about relationships for our success and survival. We engage and manaaki with our clients, and they do the same for us. Numero has been an integral part of our growth and story. As creators, it's always exciting to share our ideas with the creators at Numero. If you're looking for a supplier to help grow your idea and business—one who listens, cares, and shows manaaki—look no further. Go see the awesome team at Numero. Ngā mihi nui team. Josh Lightshift Pictures Ltd Tūranganui-a-Kiwa (Gisborne) Te Tai Tairāwhiti”

Joshua Hovell

Joshua Hovell

Google

“Great service, Liam and the team @ Numero have been amazing and great help. Highly Recommend!”

Michael Lu

Michael Lu

Google

“Supper happy with our Web Site. Their expertise, creativity and attention to detail have been excellent.The Web site has increased inquiries and traffic coming our way making it essential for us to now have. The team are friendly and great to communicate with. Definitely recommend them, regardless of what your business is or how you do business.”

Rachel Berry

Rachel Berry

Google

“Getting great results from Numero. Thinking Digital marketing, then check them out!”

Riverside Cattery

Riverside Cattery

Google

“Great agency and very responsive. Shout out to my account manager Liam, who is very professional and capable. It's a pleasure to work with this agency and the team. Thanks!”

Tony An

Tony An

Google

“Very efficient, relatable, good communication. My website is exactly what I asked for and the explanation of the SEO work is very easy to understand. Very happy and would definitely use again.”

Clare Robinson

Clare Robinson

Google

“Highly recommend Gus, who is professional and also passionate about what he is doing :) lovely service and the company has got the friendly vibe!”

Icey Wang

Icey Wang

Google

“SEO really works and we are now represented well on the first page of Google.”

Murray Buchanan

Murray Buchanan

Google

“Thanks to the team at Numero ( formerly BWG) They did a wonderful job of migrating a clients platform and optimised the page speed, which was previously causing a huge issue for the client. A special shout out to Marina for her patience and constant support all through the process. Great team work.”

SureGuide -Business Coaching

SureGuide -Business Coaching

Google

“Very satisfied client. I get a lot of good feedback about my web page. would reccomend.”

Ricardo Butturini

Ricardo Butturini

Google

“Awesome business with friendly staff. Always helping where they can and easy to deal with. Highly recommend them to anyone!”

Alecia Botha

Alecia Botha

Google

“Keegan and his team are professional and effective”

Danny Yen

Danny Yen

Google

“Very happy with the Service. Nick and Rosalie both made the process as easy as possible. Now if only I could spare the time to upload my content lol.”

Scott Carruthers

Scott Carruthers

Google

“BWG are absolutely outstanding!!! Their SEO has generated a lot of traffic/customers/sales for my business, and their work has stood the test of time; the return on investment has been impressive. Every other SEO or online advertising campaign that previously tried (other providers) has only yielded mediocre results. I would recommend BWG to anyone that wants to see results and an outstanding return on their investment (i.e. everyone).”

Lars Wahlmann

Lars Wahlmann

Google

“Very good communication and service, thank you very much for your professional and high quality job!”

Edward Wei

Edward Wei

Google

“Very happy with BWGs professionalism and efficiency”

andrew archer

andrew archer

Google

“From the very first phone call the team have been nothing but helpful, accommodating and efficient. Our small business has felt cared for and important. All the team members who have dealt with us at Total Refit, have made to feel like nothing is a hassle, making our experience with BWG AMAZING!!!”

Lucy West

Lucy West

Google

“I have found the professionalism of this company 100%. There response rate to any questions or issues you might have are fantastic. There support is around the clock and to have an actual person to help you is excellent. I highly recommend this company. Kind regards Lisa Thomas”

Pompeipie Pompeipie

Pompeipie Pompeipie

Google

“Great product! Great service!”

Mark Harvey

Mark Harvey

Google

“Awesome bunch here. Great to deal with and deliver what they promise. They have been a great asset to my company.”

Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson

Google

“We engaged with Business Website Group at the end of last year to manage our SEO. even after one month we have amazing results with our rankings. Great to deal with and always available to help explain the process. Thanks BWG Raz Viper Electrical Ltd”

Raz Van Houtte

Raz Van Houtte

Google

“Great service. Very knowledgeable. Fast response to questions. Just a phone call and you will understand what I mean.”

DOUBLEPOWER NZ

DOUBLEPOWER NZ

Google

“We love the work that Richard and his team at BWG are doing. Everyone there is so patient with my non- tech questions and make us feel like a priority every time. They go above and beyond to get the results we need. I'd have no hesitation recommending Richard and his team at BWG to anyone.”

Colette Freel

Colette Freel

Google

“Well Done Richard. We can see the great result from the SEO.”

Mobile City

Mobile City

Google

“I honestly believe these guys have my business interests at heart. Great design aesthetics and a high level of consultancy and understanding of what is important to me, the customer, is offered.”

David Melhopt

David Melhopt

Frequently Asked Questions About AI SEO

It's whether AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews can find, understand, and recommend your business when someone asks a relevant question.

It's the work of getting your business cited, mentioned, and recommended inside AI-generated answers, rather than just linked to in a list of search results. Reviews, citations, and entity data do the convincing, not keywords alone.

AI SEO is the umbrella term, showing up across AI-powered search generally. AEO is about structuring content so AI can lift a direct answer from it, while GEO is about earning enough citations that generative AI recommends you by name. Do all three properly, and that's a real strategy.

Because the industry can't agree on one. Generative engine optimisation services, AEO SEO, AI search visibility, etc. They all point to the same thing: getting AI to find you, understand you, and actually recommend you.

Yes. Loudly and unapologetically, absolutely yes. AI tools are trained on the web and lean hard on well-established, well-linked, technically sound sites when deciding who to trust. Dropping traditional SEO services in NZ for AI SEO is like ripping out the foundation because you liked the new roof.

It depends on how much ground we’ve got to cover, how competitive your industry is in AI search, and how many platforms you want on your side. You’ll get a straight number after your free audit.

Technical fixes like schema can help you show up in AI answers within weeks. Real, sticky authority, the kind that gets you recommended again and again, usually takes three to six months to build.

Anyone promising overnight AI domination is either lying to you or lying to themselves.

Ask ChatGPT or Google's AI Overview a question your customer might ask about your industry. If your business is missing and a competitor's isn't, there's your answer, straight from the robot's mouth.

For sure. We rebuild product and category content, add review schema, and make sure your store answers the comparison questions shoppers ask AI now, instead of typing into Google like it's the late 2010s.

Generative engine optimisation in NZ covers ChatGPT, Google Gemini and AI Overviews, Perplexity, and Microsoft Copilot. These are the platforms that Kiwis are genuinely using to research and buy, and we weight the mix to wherever your customers actually hang out, not whatever’s trendiest on LinkedIn this week.

Nope. AI search doesn’t check postcodes. We work with businesses on AI SEO services in Auckland, across New Zealand, and worldwide.

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