The short answer: an AI search consultation is a working session, or a short series of them, in which an SEO specialist tests how your business appears in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI Overviews, identifies what's holding you back, and gives you a prioritised action list. At SEO in Gurgaon you can start with a free AI visibility check, book a one-off strategy session (hourly consulting runs ₹2,500-₹6,000), set up monthly consulting, or have your in-house team trained. Contact us on +91 82877 71685 or [email protected].
Many owners searching for a "consultation", a "quote" or "someone to talk to" about AI search aren't ready to sign a retainer. They want a clear picture of where they stand and what to do about it. This guide explains the consultation options, what happens in a session, what to bring, what you should walk away with, how to prepare a quote request, and how to choose between consulting, training and a full engagement. We don't run public workshops; the training we offer is hands-on, for your own team.
Key takeaways
- Start with a free AI visibility check to see where you stand.
- A one-off strategy session suits teams that can execute on their own.
- Hourly consulting runs ₹2,500-₹6,000; a retainer often works out better for ongoing access.
- Training is delivered to your in-house team as part of consulting, not as public workshops.
- Bring your website, profile and customer questions to get a specific, useful session.
What is an AI search consultation?
An AI search consultation is a structured conversation and analysis focused on how your business is found, described and recommended by AI-driven search tools. It typically combines a live test of your priority questions across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI Overviews, a review of your website, Google Business Profile and structured data, and a discussion of priorities, effort and budget. The output is a practical plan, not a sales script.
What consultation options are available?
| Option | Best for | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Free AI visibility check | Seeing where you stand before deciding anything | Free |
| One-off strategy session | Teams that need direction and can execute themselves | Hourly consulting: ₹2,500-₹6,000 per hour |
| Monthly consulting retainer | Ongoing access to a senior specialist for regular guidance | By arrangement; usually better value than hourly for ongoing needs |
| Team training | Upskilling your in-house marketing or content team | Delivered within consulting engagements |
| Full AI SEO engagement | Handing the work over, with AI SEO scoped within a growth package after an audit | Typically ₹20,000-₹40,000 per month |
We'll recommend whichever option suits how you actually plan to use it, not just the higher-priced one. Our cost guide explains the price bands in more detail.
What happens in a session?
- Goals and context. What you sell, where, to whom, and what you'd like AI search to do for you.
- Live testing. Your priority questions run across the main AI tools, with you watching what comes back.
- Diagnosis. Why you are, or aren't, being named: profile and listing consistency, content clarity, schema, crawler access, reviews and site health.
- Priorities. What to do first, what can wait, and what needs technical help.
- Options and costs. DIY, ongoing consulting, or full support, with realistic effort and price.
What should you bring to the consultation?
- Your website address and, if you have it, access to Search Console and Analytics.
- Your Google Business Profile link.
- A list of the 10-20 questions customers ask before buying.
- The services and areas you most want to be found for.
- What you currently spend on marketing and where enquiries come from.
- Your goal in numbers, such as calls, bookings or enquiries per month.
- Anyone who manages your website or content, who can help act on it.
What should you walk away with?
A useful consultation leaves you with something concrete: the results of your prompt tests, a prioritised list of fixes with effort estimates, a clear view of which you can do yourself and which need help, and an honest recommendation on next steps and cost. If you leave with only generic advice, or a pitch without a diagnosis, the session hasn't done its job.
Do you offer AI search workshops or training?
We don't run standalone public workshops. Hands-on team training is a core part of our consulting engagements: we upskill your in-house marketing or content team on SEO and AI-search fundamentals, workflows and tools so they can execute independently with our strategic oversight. If you've been looking for local workshops, this is a more practical alternative, because it works on your own site and your own questions.
How do you book a consultation or ask for a quote?
Call or WhatsApp +91 82877 71685, email [email protected], or use the audit form on our site. Share your website, profile link, main services and areas, and the customer questions you get most, and we'll run the AI visibility check first and then propose the right option. Our office is at ILD Trade Center, Gurugram, and most sessions run by video call, with in-person meetings possible in Gurgaon.
How do you choose between consulting, training and a full engagement?
| If you… | Choose |
|---|---|
| want to know where you stand first | A free AI visibility check |
| have someone who can implement, but need direction | A strategy session or monthly consulting |
| want your team to own the work long term | Team training within consulting |
| lack time or technical access and want it done | A full engagement with AI SEO scoped after the audit |
If you're still deciding who to trust, read what to look for in an AI SEO expert in Gurgaon and how to verify AI search results first, and apply the same questions to us.
What questions should you ask any AI search consultant?
- What will you test, on which platforms, and how do you handle variation between runs?
- Can I see a sample audit or report?
- Which parts of your recommendations can I do myself?
- How do you measure progress for a business like mine?
- What can't you guarantee?
- Who exactly will I be working with?
- What are the costs and commitment terms for each option?
- Will my accounts, profile and website stay in my name?
What do first consultations usually uncover?
The same handful of issues come up again and again: inconsistent name, address or phone details across the website and listings; an incomplete or miscategorised Google Business Profile; vague service pages that don't answer the customer's actual question; crawlers blocked by accident; missing or mismatched schema; too few genuine reviews; and outdated prices or hours. Most are fixable within weeks, which is why a diagnosis first is more valuable than a package first.
The bottom line
You don't have to commit to a retainer to get clarity. Start with a free AI visibility check, then decide whether a one-off session, ongoing consulting, team training or a full engagement makes sense. Come prepared with your website, profile and customer questions, expect a diagnosis and a prioritised plan, and judge any provider on the specifics they give you.
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