Real Internet Sales

Based in Columbia, South Carolina, this agency has operated since 2005 and works with a small team of ten or fewer people. It has shifted its focus toward marketing for the AI search era, positioning itself as a specialist in helping brands appear in AI-generated answers from platforms such as ChatGPT, Google AI, and Perplexity. Clients are businesses seeking visibility beyond traditional search rankings, particularly those concerned with how AI systems select and cite sources when responding to consumer queries. The agency's core offering is Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), paired with semantic SEO strategy designed to produce structured, authoritative content that AI systems can trust and cite. A distinguishing element of its approach is the proprietary HERECity Network, a distribution system of more than 140 hyperlocal and industry news sites used to build third-party citations and authority signals for client brands. Additional services include AI-optimized content creation, pay-per-click advertising adapted for AI-driven search behavior, local search optimization covering profiles and citations, and digital marketing consulting to guide the transition to AI-first strategies. The agency also offers white-label solutions for partners, along with broader service lines in web design, logo design, affiliate marketing, and social media marketing. Its stated method centers on ensuring brands are represented across the authoritative, well-structured sources that AI search engines draw upon when synthesizing answers for users.