Outline Technologies — SEO, AEO & GEO Agency
How We Work

No Surprises.
Just a System That Works.

Every engagement follows the same proven process. You'll always know what's happening, what's next, and who's responsible. Here's exactly how it works from the first call to ongoing optimization.

6
Clear phases
No ambiguity
24h
Response time
Maximum
90
Day roadmaps
Always forward looking
100%
Transparency
Your dashboard, your data

Why We Show You the Whole Playbook

Most agencies keep their process vague on purpose. "We'll handle everything" sounds good until you're three months in and have no idea what they're actually doing with your money. We've heard horror stories from clients who switched to us after paying agencies $5,000 a month for "SEO work" that turned out to be a monthly blog post and a PDF report full of meaningless charts.

That's not how we operate. We show you exactly what we do, when we do it, and why each step matters. Not because we enjoy writing process documentation (we really don't) but because informed clients make better decisions, have realistic expectations, and end up staying longer because they understand the value they're getting.

Here's our complete process from first conversation to ongoing partnership. Nothing hidden. Nothing vague. Just the system we've refined over a decade of doing this work.

The 6 Phases

From First Call to Ongoing Growth

PHASE 0130 minutes

The Discovery Call

Getting to know each other

This is a conversation, not a sales pitch. We ask about your business, your goals, what you've tried before, and what frustrated you about it. You ask us anything you want. By the end of the call, we both know whether this is a good fit. If it's not, we'll tell you honestly and point you in the right direction. We'd rather lose a deal than waste your time.

What You Do

Tell us about your business and challenges
Share what's worked and what hasn't
Ask us anything (seriously, anything)

What We Do

Listen (mostly)
Ask clarifying questions about your market
Give you initial thoughts on potential approaches
PHASE 025 to 7 business days

The Deep Audit

Understanding exactly where you stand

Before we change a single thing, we run our 30 point audit across your entire web presence. Technical SEO health, content quality, AI citability, competitive positioning, and mobile experience. Every check gets scored. Every issue gets a priority level. You get a clear report that tells you exactly what needs fixing and in what order. No vague recommendations. Specific, actionable items.

What You Do

Grant us read only access to analytics (optional but helpful)
Share any previous audits or reports you have
Tell us about your top 3 to 5 competitors

What We Do

Run 22 custom scripts across your site
Query AI platforms about your brand
Analyze your top competitors
Build a scored, prioritized action plan
PHASE 031 week

Strategy & Roadmap

The plan that drives everything

Based on the audit findings, we build a 90 day strategy document that covers exactly what we'll do, when we'll do it, and what results to expect at each milestone. This isn't a generic template. It's a custom roadmap built from your specific audit data, your competitive landscape, and your business goals. We walk you through every detail on a call and adjust based on your feedback.

What You Do

Review the strategy document
Give us feedback on priorities
Approve the roadmap before we start

What We Do

Build a custom 90 day action plan
Set measurable KPIs for each phase
Create a project timeline with weekly milestones
Assign team members to your account
PHASE 04Weeks 1 through 4

Foundation Fixes

Fixing what's broken before building what's new

We tackle the technical issues first because nothing else works properly until the foundation is solid. Site speed improvements, broken redirect chains, canonical tag fixes, schema markup implementation, crawling issues, and security headers. This is the stuff that most agencies skip because clients can't see it. But Google can see it, and so can AI crawlers. The foundation matters more than anything built on top of it.

What You Do

Provide developer access if needed
Review and approve technical changes
Test changes on staging before they go live

What We Do

Fix every critical technical issue from the audit
Implement structured data and schema markup
Optimize Core Web Vitals
Set up proper tracking and analytics
PHASE 05Ongoing from week 3

Content & Authority Building

Creating the assets that compound

With the foundation solid, we start building. Content strategy execution, pillar page creation, guest publications, strategic platform presence. Every piece of content has a specific purpose within the larger architecture. Some pages target high volume keywords. Some capture featured snippets. Some exist to build topical authority that AI models trust. Nothing is random. Everything connects.

What You Do

Review and approve content before publication
Share industry insights that inform our writing
Participate in thought leadership pieces if relevant

What We Do

Execute the content calendar
Publish and optimize blog content
Secure guest placements on authoritative sites
Build strategic presence on AI referenced platforms
PHASE 06Every 30 days

Monthly Reporting & Strategy Reviews

No black box. Total transparency.

Every month you get a dashboard showing the numbers that actually matter. Rankings that moved, traffic that grew, AI citations that appeared, conversions that happened. We don't send 50 page PDFs full of charts nobody reads. You get clear metrics with context explaining what each number means for your business. Every quarter we do a deeper strategy review to adjust the plan based on what the data tells us.

What You Do

Review your monthly dashboard
Join the monthly strategy call (30 minutes)
Share feedback on what's resonating with your audience

What We Do

Track and report on all KPIs
Analyze what worked and what didn't
Adjust strategy based on real data
Identify new opportunities and threats
Communication

How We Stay in Touch

Slack Channel

Your team gets a dedicated Slack channel with direct access to everyone working on your account. Quick questions, file sharing, real time updates. No waiting 48 hours for an email reply.

Monthly Strategy Calls

30 minute call every month to review progress, discuss results, and plan next steps. We come prepared with a dashboard you can follow along with. No rambling. Just data and decisions.

24 Hour Response Time

Any message you send gets a response within one business day. Usually much faster. If something is urgent, flag it in Slack and we prioritize it immediately.

Live Dashboard Access

You have 24/7 access to your project dashboard. Rankings, traffic, content pipeline, upcoming tasks. Check it whenever you want without asking us for an update.

Why Us

What Makes Working With Us Different

We Don't Outsource Your Work

Every task is handled by the same two people (and their small team) who built the strategy. We don't win the pitch with senior people and then hand your account to a junior who just started last week. The people you talk to are the people doing the work.

We Tell You When Something Isn't Working

If a strategy isn't producing results after a reasonable timeframe, we don't just keep billing and hoping. We flag it proactively, explain what we think is happening, and propose a pivot. Silence is not a strategy when things aren't moving.

We Understand Both Sides of the Algorithm

Most SEO agencies know Google. We know Google AND the AI platforms that are reshaping how people discover brands. Your strategy covers both simultaneously because the tactics overlap more than most people realize.

We're Small on Purpose

We could hire 50 people and take on 200 clients. We don't. Smaller client roster means more attention per account. More attention means better results. Better results mean longer relationships. That's the model we chose and it works.

FAQ

Working With Us

What's the minimum contract length?+
Six months for SEO and GEO engagements. Not because we want to lock you in, but because meaningful search results take time to materialize. For one time projects like audits or web development, the engagement ends when the deliverable is complete. No ongoing commitment unless you want one.
How many clients do you take on at once?+
We cap our active client roster. The exact number varies based on project complexity, but we never take on more than we can give full attention to. If we're at capacity when you reach out, we'll tell you honestly and give you an estimated timeline for availability.
Can we pause the engagement?+
Yes. Life happens. If you need to pause for a month due to budget constraints or internal restructuring, we can accommodate that. We just ask for two weeks notice so we can plan accordingly. SEO momentum does slow during pauses though, so we'll discuss the implications honestly.
Who will be working on our account?+
Abd handles strategy, client communication, and content direction. Ahmed handles technical implementation, development, and tool building. For specific content production and execution tasks, we have a small trusted team that we've trained in our methodology. You'll always know who's doing what.
What if we already have developers or writers?+
Great. We work with your existing team all the time. We can provide strategy, briefs, and quality assurance while your team handles execution. Or we can handle everything end to end. Whatever makes more sense for your situation and budget.
How do you handle scope changes?+
If the scope increases significantly, we'll discuss it openly and adjust the agreement. Small scope creep is normal and we absorb it because that's part of being a good partner. If something requires substantial additional work, we'll quote it separately before proceeding. No surprise invoices.

Ready to Start Phase One?

The discovery call is free, takes 30 minutes, and there's zero pressure. Let's figure out if we're the right fit.

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