Manta X

Manta X operates as a remote-first digital marketing agency based in Pretoria, Gauteng, working with businesses across South Africa and internationally. The team, sized between one and ten people, positions itself as AI-native, meaning its service offering extends beyond conventional search marketing into visibility within AI-driven search tools such as ChatGPT and Perplexity. On-site strategy workshops are available on request for clients preferring in-person sessions, though the standard working model is remote, with enquiries typically answered within one business day during South African business hours. The agency's service list covers web design and development, social media marketing, SEO and GEO (generative engine optimisation) management, paid media advertising, brand development, content marketing, data-driven solutions, and AI automation. Its SEO work is explicitly framed to include GEO management, addressing how businesses appear in AI-generated search results alongside traditional rankings. Prospective clients can access two free diagnostic tools before engaging further: an AI Readiness Scan, a short assessment producing an instant score, and a GEO Visibility Audit aimed at identifying gaps in AI search presence. Initial engagement typically begins with a free, non-committal 30-minute discovery call used to assess client needs and determine appropriate next steps, such as the AI Readiness Assessment. The agency also states compliance with South Africa's POPIA data protection legislation for handling client information submitted through its contact channels.