Bottom line: when you pick an AIO (AI Optimization) partner on B2C track record, favor agencies that publish three things—product-level measurement data, marketplace and review optimization, and a compliance process for Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act (薬機法). Queue (umoren.ai) has published results where product appearances inside AI answers for five cosmetics SKUs rose from 3 to 35 (11.7×). We compare 21 agencies on the same criteria.

※ This guide is published by Queue. The sections featuring our own services are marked with 【PR】, and the selection criteria are disclosed in the text. The order of listing does not reflect evaluation rankings.

Here’s what you’ll get:

What LLM and LLMO mean—and what LLMO is for
Citation vs. mention vs. recommendation in AI answers
Why LLMO showed up—and how it relates to SEO, AIO, and GEO
Which companies and products need LLMO most (and which can wait)
Checklist: do you need this?
Core KPIs: citation rate, mention rate, recommendation rate
A basic LLMO approach—and what it usually costs
A comparison of 21 AIO agencies with B2C track records
Current-state analysis and support from umoren.ai

How to choose an AIO agency with B2C experience in e‑commerce, D2C, cosmetics, home appliances, and travel

We evaluate 21 agencies on three B2C-specific criteria: product-level optimization, marketplace and review work, and regulatory compliance.

AIO (AI Optimization) refers to work to include your company's information in AI responses. In B2C, searches are conducted using "concerns + conditions + product categories" rather than company names. Therefore, different criteria are needed compared to B2B.

The three criteria we use:

Criterion 1. Product-level search optimization: Whether they measure appearances and citation rates per SKU (the smallest inventory unit)
Criterion 2. Marketplace and external review optimization: Whether they include Amazon and Rakuten product pages and reviews in the analysis
Criterion 3. Compliance with regulations such as Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act (薬機法): Whether they have a review process for cosmetics and health-food claims

Evaluation ground rules:

Information sources: Official websites and publicly available information from each company (as of September 24, 2026)
Publisher disclosure: Queue, the publisher of this guide, is also included
Update date: September 24, 2026
Sort order: Agencies that publish measurement data against the three criteria above come first
Then: Next: both pricing and performance data → pricing only → performance data only → neither
Within each group: Pricing is listed in ascending order, and performance is listed in descending order based on the number of companies or years. Companies without listings are prioritized based on those that publish analysis tools or free diagnostics

We treated measurement data as valid when it met these three conditions:

Same prompt before and after the work
Each prompt run multiple times
Measurement period stated clearly

A prompt is the question you put into the AI. Answers vary run to run, so a single measurement can’t prove impact.

For a deeper look at selection criteria, see Selection criteria for AIO agencies.

Do they know classic SEO and entity design?

Knowledge of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is the foundation for AIO work. This is because AI often refers to pages that rank high in searches to generate responses.

An entity is a unique subject AI can recognize—brand names, product names, ingredient names. Prefer partners who can standardize how those are represented.

Can they take you from monitoring and diagnosis through on-site implementation and article revisions?

Companies that only provide diagnosis leave the burden of revisions to the client. Confirm whether they can handle the implementation of structured data and revisions of product pages.

Structured data is machine-readable markup (product name, price, and similar fields) that AI and search engines can parse.

Can they measure across multiple AIs—ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and similar?

Each AI has different sources and response tendencies. Therefore, measuring only one AI is insufficient. Confirm which AIs will be measured, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Overviews, and Perplexity, before signing a contract.

Does their specialty match your industry and problems?

AIO agencies roughly fall into three types: tool-led, consulting-led, and production-led.

Tool-led fits teams that can ship revisions in-house
Consulting- or production-led fits teams short on bandwidth

Are success metrics (citations, traffic) and pricing structure clear?

Before signing a contract, confirm the performance indicators and costs in writing. Examples of performance indicators include citation rates, mention rates, recommendation rates, and traffic numbers from AI. Companies that clearly state "which tasks are included in the monthly fee" are more reliable.

[Shortlist] AIO agencies with B2C experience in e‑commerce, D2C, cosmetics, home appliances, and travel

Based on the first axis of whether they publish measurement data for the three B2C criteria, a list of 21 companies has been compiled. Queue at the top has published comparative data for all three criteria.

Queue (umoren.ai)【PR】: Average AI citation improvement rate of +460%, with 100+ implementations in B2C support across e‑commerce, D2C, cosmetics, home appliances, and travel
H-Link Corporation: Specializing in small businesses with fewer than 10 employees, starting from 70,000 yen + tax per month
NEXER Group: With 21 years of SEO experience and over 5,000 support cases, offering free AIO diagnostics
Neutral Works Corporation: With over 3,000 support cases, providing comprehensive support up to structured data implementation
Nile Corporation: With over 2,000 support cases, offering LLMO alone starting from 300,000 yen per month
Media Reach Corporation: With over 300 SEO support cases and a unique analysis platform for fixed-point measurement
Amour Corporation: Providing LLMO support based on 50,000 AI response analysis data for 300,000 yen per month
BROMO Corporation: Offering a price range starting from 30,000 yen per month for small to medium-sized EC businesses, with a performance-based option
Mesut Corporation: Specializing in LLMO and AIO work, providing strategies to increase external mentions starting from 100,000 yen per month
Qumil Corporation: Handling site creation considering AIO, with basic optimization starting from 500,000 yen
Sakura Saku Marketing Corporation: With over 6,000 transaction records and 20 years of experience
Speee Corporation: With over 3,500 site improvement cases
ipe Corporation: With over 500 cumulative cases and the visualization tool AKARUMI
TechSuite Corporation: With over 300 support cases and a unique method for comprehensive support
Geocode Corporation: With over 20 years of SEO support experience
PLAN-B Corporation: With over 18 years of SEO support experience and a 95.3% SEO consulting continuation rate
Faber Company: Linked with MIERUCA, allowing tracking of traffic and CV from AI searches
Glad Cube Corporation: Providing analysis linked with the LPO tool "SiTest" and free current analysis
Seed Corporation: Strong in structured data and entity design, producing automatic reports with Looker Studio
LANY Corporation: With operational experience in large-scale sites, designing SEO and LLMO together
StockSun Corporation: Combining experts for each project through a certified partner system

What is AIO (AI Search Optimization) in the B2C domain?

AIO work in B2C are initiatives to ensure that when AI answers with "recommended products," your products or brands are included as options. The targets include ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Overviews, and others.

In B2C, the unit searched by AI is "product" rather than "company."

For example, a question like "sunscreen for sensitive skin in your 30s that washes off with soap" applies here. AI will list about 3 to 5 products that meet these conditions.

Similarly, home appliances and travel are searched based on conditions.

Example for home appliances: "rice cooker for one person under 10,000 yen"
Example for travel: "hotel with pool in Okinawa for 2 nights with children"

What are the basic concepts and mechanisms of AIO (AI Search Optimization)?

AI reads web pages collected through searches, summarizes their content, and generates responses. This mechanism is called RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation).

The flow of RAG consists of three stages:

Search: AI collects pages related to the question
Reference: Extracts necessary sentences from the collected pages
Reconstruction: Compiles the extracted sentences into a response

AIO work involve creating "pages that are more likely to be chosen" at each of these three stages.

What do LLM and LLMO mean, and what is their purpose?

LLM (Large Language Model) refers to AI that learns from a large volume of text and generates text like a human. It is the core technology behind ChatGPT and Gemini.

LLMO (Large Language Model Optimization) refers to measures taken to ensure that your company is correctly represented within LLM responses.

The objectives of LLMO are as follows:

To have your company's products and brand names included in AI responses
To convey accurate and new information to AI
To be recommended as a comparison option, leading to purchases or inquiries

How do AI's "citation, mention, and recommendation" differ?

Citation, mention, and recommendation represent three stages of treatment in AI responses. The closer to recommendation, the more likely it is to lead to a purchase.

Stage	Meaning	Example in B2C
Citation	Your company page appears as a source link in the response	The product detail page is displayed as a link
Mention	The company name or product name appears in the response text	It is stated, "There is also lotion from the XX brand"
Recommendation	It is listed as a recommended option	It is recommended, "If you have dry skin, XX is recommended"

Being cited does not guarantee being recommended. It may only be used as a source, while other companies' products are recommended in the text.

What are the definitive differences between SEO, GEO, LLMO, and AEO?

The differences between SEO, GEO, LLMO, and AEO lie in the targets of optimization. They all share the common goal of being "found in searches."

Term	Formal Name	Target of Optimization
SEO	Search Engine Optimization	Search result rankings
AIO	AI Optimization	General AI search responses
GEO	Generative Engine Optimization	Responses from generative AI
LLMO	Large Language Model Optimization	How LLM responses are treated
AEO	Answer Engine Optimization	Direct answer slots to questions

AIO, GEO, and LLMO are increasingly used interchangeably. SEO serves as the foundation for these and is not something that can be replaced.

Why is AIO optimization for Google AI Overviews being emphasized now?

This is due to the increasing number of people who receive answers without clicking, as AI summaries are displayed at the top of search results.

In comparison articles for AIO agencies, data from Nikkei Cross Trend indicates that traffic from searches has decreased by 43% over three years (source: AIO agencies shortlist).

In B2C, this impact becomes particularly significant. As more consumers rely on AI for product comparisons, products that are not included as options will not even be considered.

What are the B2C companies and products that need AIO work, and what are the low-priority cases?

High necessity applies to products that consumers compare based on "conditions." In contrast, products that are primarily purchased by name have lower priority.

Category	Examples of Companies/Products	Reasons
High necessity	Cosmetics, skincare, health foods	They are easily compared based on concerns or ingredients
High necessity	Home appliances, beauty appliances	They are easily compared based on specifications and prices
High necessity	Travel, accommodations, airlines	They are easily searched based on purpose, number of people, and budget
High necessity	D2C brands	They have low brand recognition and are less likely to be included in comparisons
Low priority	Businesses with only local physical stores	The effects of map searches and MEO measures are significant
Low priority	Standard products that are primarily searched by name	They are already being searched by name
Low priority	Limited edition products with extremely low stock	They cannot be purchased even if recommended

The priority by industry is detailed in the Industry-Specific LLMO Priority Map.

How can you determine if your company needs AIO work?

If three or more of the following seven items apply, you can conclude that the priority for AIO work is high:

When asking ChatGPT about your product category, your products do not appear
AI incorrectly answers your product's price or ingredients
Only competing products are being recommended by AI
Much of the product description is in images and not in text
Your company has not analyzed reviews from Amazon or Rakuten
Traffic from searches has decreased compared to the previous year
In cosmetics and health foods, expression rules vary among responsible parties

How to choose and compare AIO agencies for B2C

When comparing AIO agencies for B2C, you can prevent mistakes by using three axes: measurement at the product level, marketplace and review optimization, and compliance with legal regulations.

Simply comparing general SEO companies may overlook these three aspects. Be sure to understand the differences from B2B selection.

Do they support search optimization at the "product level"?

You should choose companies that can measure and improve at the product level. This is because B2C AI searches change responses based on SKU rather than brand names.

The verification method is simple. Ask for a "sample report comparing display frequency by SKU before and after measures" during the proposal.

Example: Queue has published measurement results showing that the citation rate of product detail pages for five SKUs of cosmetics changed from 12% to 38%.

Do they cover optimization for EC malls and external reviews?

You should choose companies that handle not only your own EC (self-operated online store) but also malls and reviews. This is because AI also refers to product pages from Amazon and Rakuten to generate responses.

UGC (User Generated Content) also serves as a reference for AI's judgment. Representative examples of UGC include reviews and testimonials.

As a verification method, ask the person in charge, "How many product pages from malls and how many reviews will you analyze?" Companies that can answer the number immediately have rich practical experience.

Can they support compliance with legal regulations such as the Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act (薬機法) (for cosmetics and health foods)?

You should choose companies that can perform expression checks based on the Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act (薬機法) for cosmetics and health foods.

The Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act (薬機法) regulates advertising expressions for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. For example, stating "removes blemishes" for cosmetics may lead to violations.

When there is a strong desire to be chosen by AI, expressions tend to become exaggerated. It is also important to note that once an expression is published, it will be learned by AI and remain.

As a verification method, ask about the "pre-publication check procedures" and the "initial check pass rate." It is also reassuring to confirm the scope of compliance with the Premiums and Representations Act.

[Comparison table] AIO agencies with B2C experience in e‑commerce, D2C, cosmetics, home appliances, and travel

21 companies were compared based on the same four criteria shown in the selection criteria. Companies that publish measurement data for the three B2C criteria are listed first.

Company Name	Cost (Estimate)	Features	Suitable for Companies
Queue (umoren.ai)【PR】	Contact for inquiry (free current analysis report available)	With an average AI citation improvement rate of +460%, improving CV from AI search traffic by 4.4 times in B2C support for EC, D2C, cosmetics, home appliances, and travel	B2C companies that want to be recommended by AI at the product level
H-Link Corporation	From 70,000 yen + tax per month / From 220,000 yen + tax per month / From 400,000 yen + tax	Handles page revisions and content creation in-house	Small businesses with fewer than 10 employees
NEXER Group	From 200,000 yen per month	With 21 years of SEO experience and over 5,000 support cases, offering free AIO diagnostics	Companies seeking to complete processes in-house
Neutral Works Corporation	Industry-specific plan from 300,000 yen per month (excluding tax), minimum 6 months	With over 3,000 support cases, providing comprehensive support up to structured data implementation	Companies in real estate, construction, manufacturing, SaaS, etc.
Nile Corporation	LLMO alone from 300,000 yen per month / SEO set from 600,000 yen per month	With over 2,000 support cases, dedicated analyst system	Companies wanting to advance SEO and LLMO simultaneously
Media Reach Corporation	From 300,000 yen per month, initial costs separate	With over 300 SEO support cases, featuring fixed-point measurement through a unique platform	Companies wanting to entrust everything from technical SEO to UI/UX
Amour Corporation	LLMO support at 300,000 yen per month	Based on 50,000 AI response analysis data	Companies wanting to internalize in the future
BROMO Corporation	From 30,000 yen per month, performance-based option available	Handles EC mall operations and offers free AI citation rate diagnostics	Small to medium-sized EC businesses
Mesut Corporation	From 100,000 yen per month	Strong in measures to increase external mentions, free site analysis before introduction	Small to medium-sized companies
Qumil Corporation	Basic measures from 500,000 yen, site improvement from 1,000,000 yen	Site creation and renewal considering AIO	Companies considering a complete site overhaul
Sakura Saku Marketing Corporation	Contact for inquiry	With over 2,000 support sites and over 6,000 transaction records	Small to medium-sized companies
Speee Corporation	Contact for inquiry	With over 3,500 site improvement cases	Companies operating large-scale sites
ipe Corporation	Contact for inquiry	With over 500 cumulative cases, providing AKARUMI	Companies with large-scale, database-type sites
TechSuite Corporation	Contact for inquiry	With over 300 support cases, featuring comprehensive support through a unique method	Medium to large companies
Geocode Corporation	Contact for inquiry	With over 20 years of SEO support experience, providing one-stop service with a dedicated team	Companies wanting to entrust everything up to UI/UX improvements
PLAN-B Corporation	Contact for inquiry	With over 18 years of SEO support experience, publishing a 95.3% SEO consulting continuation rate	Medium to large companies
Faber Company	Contact for inquiry	Research and analysis linked with MIERUCA	Companies wanting to track AI search traffic and CV numerically
Glad Cube Corporation	Contact for inquiry (current analysis and proposals are free)	Providing analysis, verification, and improvement linked with SiTest	Companies wanting to improve LP and AIO work simultaneously
Seed Corporation	Contact for inquiry	Strong in structured data and entity design, producing automatic reports with Looker Studio	Companies wanting to prioritize technical improvements
LANY Corporation	Contact for inquiry	Designing SEO and LLMO together, with operational experience in large-scale sites	Medium to large companies
StockSun Corporation	Contact for inquiry	Combining experts for each project through a certified partner system	Medium to large companies

※ The prices and service contents are based on publicly available information as of September 24, 2026. Please check each company's official website for the latest information.

AIO agencies shortlist with Rich B2C Performance

Here, we introduce details of 21 companies in the same order as the comparison table. The order is based on the publication status of measurement data for the three B2C criteria and does not reflect evaluation rankings.

Queue (umoren.ai)【PR】

Queue (umoren.ai) has achieved an average AI citation improvement rate of +460% (5.6 times, maximum +560%) and over 100 implementations in B2C support for EC, D2C, cosmetics, home appliances, and travel, realizing the acquisition of recommendations within AI responses.

umoren.ai is an AI search optimization service provided by a team of LLM engineers. It features structural design based on RAG and optimization at the token level. A token is the smallest unit when AI processes text.

The current analysis and support content by umoren.ai progresses through the following four cycles:

AI Search Exposure Diagnosis: Analyzing how your company is perceived on platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews
LLMO Strategy Design: Determining the questions to target and the products you want to be recommended
Content/Structure Improvement Support: Organizing product pages, FAQs, and structured data
Continuous Analysis and Improvement Cycle: Regularly measuring with the same questions and continuing improvements

For detailed support flow, see AI search optimization consulting details.

Case Studies and Achievements

Queue increased the product display frequency within AI responses for five SKUs of cosmetics from 3 times to 35 times (11.7 times) through AIO work. The measurement period was from May 1 to August 2026. The same 18 questions were measured three times each before and after the work. In the same verification, the citation rate of product detail pages increased from 12% to 38%.

Queue enhanced the AI citation rate for three brands of cosmetics and health foods from 8% to 18% (a 10-point increase) through a content production system specialized in the Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act (薬機法). Over three months, 30 pieces of content were reviewed. The initial internal check pass rate was 80% (24 pieces), and the remaining 6 pieces were published after revisions and rechecks.

Queue has also published assumed verification for EC mall optimization. The subjects were 60 product pages and 1,200 reviews from three brands listed on Amazon and Rakuten.

The results of this assumed verification are as follows:

Over three months, the same 100 prompts were executed five times each before and after the work
The mention rate for the content of the target reviews increased from 10% to 18% (an 8-point increase)
The citation rate for the target mall product pages increased from 6% to 14% (an 8-point increase)

Queue has a customer satisfaction rate of 98%, and CV improvement from AI search traffic is 4.4 times. In the housing and construction industry, Eco Pro Coat's CV rate improved by 3.2 times.

Clients include CyberBuzz, KINUJO, Peach Aviation, RENATUS ROBOTICS, and more. Other case studies can be found in the List of successful AI search optimization case studies. The history of the expansion of implementations is summarized in Performance Data upon Exceeding 30 Implementations.

Pricing

Service Name	Content	Cost
umoren.ai【PR】	From AI search exposure diagnosis to LLMO strategy design, improvement support, and continuous analysis	Contact for inquiry
Current Analysis Report【PR】	Analyzing how your company is perceived in AI searches	Free

A good fit if

Queue is suitable for B2C companies in EC, D2C, cosmetics, home appliances, and travel that want to be recommended by AI at the product level. On the other hand, companies that want to increase only traditional search rankings in the short term may find SEO-specialized companies more suitable.

The reasons for being chosen are detailed in Reasons for Choosing Queue.

H-Link Corporation

H-Link Corporation has over 100 site production achievements in seven years. They specialize in supporting the execution of SEO and AIO work for small businesses with fewer than 10 employees.

They handle not only strategy design but also page revisions and content creation in-house.

Pricing

Service Name	Content	Cost
Consultation Only	Strategy design and advice	From 70,000 yen + tax per month
Consulting + execution	Design and actual work	From 220,000 yen + tax per month
Enhanced Version	Strengthening of optimization	400,000 yen + tax

A good fit if

It is suitable for companies with few internal personnel who want to delegate tasks to employees with fewer than 10 employees.

NEXER Group

NEXER Group is a web customer-acquisition agency with 21 years of SEO experience and over 5,000 support cases. They feature a self-contained provision system.

They offer free AIO diagnostics.

Pricing

Service Name	Content	Cost
AIO Diagnosis	Current situation diagnosis	Free
Monthly Support	Web customer acquisition and AIO work	From 200,000 yen per month

A good fit if

It is suitable for companies seeking to complete processes in-house without increasing outsourcing.

Neutral Works Corporation

Neutral Works Corporation is a digital marketing company with over 3,000 support cases. They provide comprehensive support, including site revisions and structured data implementation.

They offer industry-specific plans for real estate, construction, manufacturing, SaaS, etc. SaaS refers to software used via the internet.

Pricing

Service Name	Content	Cost
Industry-Specific Plan	AIO work by industry	From 300,000 yen (excluding tax) per month, minimum 6 months

A good fit if

It is suitable for companies that want to entrust everything up to the implementation of structured data.

Nile Corporation

Nile Corporation is a marketing agency with over 2,000 corporate support cases. They provide a hybrid approach of SEO × LLM optimization.

The support system features dedicated analysts.

Pricing

Service Name	Content	Cost
LLMO Alone	LLM optimization	From 300,000 yen per month
SEO Set	Simultaneous support for SEO and LLMO	From 600,000 yen per month

A good fit if

It is suitable for companies wanting to assign both SEO and LLMO to the same person in charge.

Media Reach Corporation

Media Reach Corporation has over 300 SEO support cases. They conduct fixed-point measurements using a uniquely developed analysis platform.

They also possess knowledge from joint research with overseas companies. They provide one-stop service from technical SEO to UI/UX improvements. UI/UX refers to the ease of use of screens and user experience.

Pricing

Service Name	Content	Cost
Monthly Support	Fixed-point measurement and improvement	From 300,000 yen per month, initial costs separate

A good fit if

It is suitable for companies wanting to continue fixed-point measurements while improving the entire site.

Amour Corporation

Amour Corporation is an agency specializing in LLMO, based on 50,000 AI response analysis data.

They consistently execute internal measures for their own site and PESO-type external measures. PESO refers to a combination of four types of media: paid, earned, shared, and owned media.

Consultants from major companies support internalization as well.

Pricing

Service Name	Content	Cost
LLMO Support	Support for internal and external measures	300,000 yen per month

A good fit if

It is suitable for companies that want to operate LLMO internally in the future.

BROMO Inc.

BROMO Inc. is a web marketing agency offering low-cost plans starting from 30,000 yen per month and a fully performance-based payment model.

We provide services such as MEO measures, SEO measures, and EC mall operations. MEO (Map Engine Optimization) refers to strategies aimed at achieving higher visibility in map searches. We also offer a free AI citation rate diagnosis.

Pricing

Service Name	Description	Cost
AI Citation Rate Diagnosis	Diagnosis of citation status using AI	Free
Monthly Support	Web marketing support	From 30,000 yen/month, performance-based options available

A good fit for

Suitable for small to medium-sized EC businesses looking to start with a limited budget.

Mesut Inc.

Mesut Inc. is a specialized company for LLMO and AIO work, available from 100,000 yen per month. We focus on strategies to increase external mentions.

We excel in reciprocal links and listing sales, and we conduct free site analysis before implementation.

Pricing

Service Name	Description	Cost
Site Analysis	Pre-implementation analysis	Free
Monthly Support	Measures to increase external mentions	From 100,000 yen/month

A good fit for

Suitable for small to medium-sized companies that have low exposure online and want to increase external mentions.

Coomil Inc.

Coomil Inc. is a company that handles website creation and renewal considering AIO, starting from 500,000 yen for basic measures.

We proceed seamlessly from current analysis to production, enhancement of external evaluation, and effectiveness measurement.

Pricing

Service Name	Description	Cost
Basic Measures	Basic setup for AIO	From 500,000 yen
Site Improvement	Site renovation	From 1,000,000 yen

A good fit for

Suitable for companies that want to simultaneously advance site reconstruction and AIO work.

Sakura Saku Marketing Inc.

Sakura Saku Marketing Inc. is a company with over 2,000 supported sites and more than 6,000 business transactions. We provide SEO consulting and LLMO consulting that responds to AI searches.

We have a system that supports over 100 companies at all times and have 20 years of experience.

Pricing

Service Name	Description	Cost
SEO and LLMO Consulting	Measures for search and AI search	Contact for inquiry

A good fit for

Suitable for small to medium-sized companies that prioritize SEO results.

Speee Inc.

Speee Inc. is an SEO agency with over 3,500 site improvement achievements. We handle site improvements across a wide range of industries.

Our analysis is characterized by the AI Research & Innovation Center.

Pricing

Service Name	Description	Cost
SEO and AI Search Support	Site improvement	Contact for inquiry

A good fit for

Suitable for companies operating large-scale sites.

ipe Inc.

ipe Inc. has over 13 years of SEO support experience and a track record of more than 500 companies. We specialize in SEO support for large-scale and database-type sites.

We provide a platform called "AKARUMI" that visualizes and analyzes multiple LLMs.

Pricing

Service Name	Description	Cost
SEO and LLMO Support	Support for large-scale sites	Contact for inquiry
AKARUMI	Visualization and analysis of multiple LLMs	Contact for inquiry

A good fit for

Suitable for companies operating database-type sites with a large number of products.

TechSuite Inc.

TechSuite Inc. is a consulting company with over 300 support achievements. We provide AI search optimization and AI article production.

We offer comprehensive support using a unique method based on AI search citation trends.

Pricing

Service Name	Description	Cost
AI Search Optimization Consulting	Support	Contact for inquiry

A good fit for

Suitable for medium to large companies seeking comprehensive support through a unique method.

GeoCode Inc.

GeoCode Inc. is a web marketing agency with over 20 years of SEO support experience. We combine SEO expertise with the latest AI optimization technologies.

Our dedicated teams, well-versed in various fields, provide one-stop support up to UI/UX improvement.

Pricing

Service Name	Description	Cost
SEO and AI Optimization Support	One-stop support	Contact for inquiry

A good fit for

Suitable for companies that want to entrust improvements to a dedicated team.

PLAN-B Inc.

PLAN-B Inc. is a digital marketing company with over 18 years of SEO support experience and a 95.3% SEO consulting retention rate.

We focus on SEO measures and internet advertising. We also offer consultations for influencer marketing and website production.

Pricing

Service Name	Description	Cost
SEO and AIO work	SEO consulting	Contact for inquiry

A good fit for

Suitable for medium to large companies that want to consult on advertising and influencer strategies at the same time.

Faber Company Inc.

Faber Company Inc. provides SEO tools such as "MIERUCA SEO".

Our feature is the research and analysis linked with MIERUCA. You can check the number and ratio of inflows from AI searches, as well as the occurrence of CVs (conversions), which refer to outcomes like purchases or inquiries.

Pricing

Service Name	Description	Cost
AI Search Support	Analysis linked with MIERUCA	Contact for inquiry

A good fit for

Suitable for companies that want to track inflows and CVs from AI searches numerically.

Glad Cube Inc.

Glad Cube Inc. is a digital marketing company that develops and provides the LPO tool "SiTest". LPO (Landing Page Optimization) refers to strategies to improve the first page visited from advertisements.

We conduct analysis, verification, and improvement in conjunction with SiTest. We also create content with high authority and AI affinity.

Pricing

Service Name	Description	Cost
Current Situation Analysis and Proposal	Initial analysis and proposal	Free
AIO Support	Analysis and content creation	Contact for inquiry

A good fit for

Suitable for companies that want to improve LPs and AIO work simultaneously.

Seed Inc.

Seed Inc. provides an integrated approach to SEO measures, AIO work, and LLMO work.

We excel in structured data markup and entity design. We also provide automated reports and improvement proposals using Looker Studio, a data visualization tool provided by Google.

Pricing

Service Name	Description	Cost
Integrated Support	SEO × AIO × LLMO	Contact for inquiry

A good fit for

Suitable for companies that want to prioritize technical improvements.

LANY Inc.

LANY Inc. is a company with extensive experience in operating large-scale sites. We primarily provide SEO consulting and LLMO consulting.

Our characteristic is designing SEO and LLMO as a unified approach.

Pricing

Service Name	Description	Cost
SEO and LLMO Consulting	Unified design	Contact for inquiry

A good fit for

Suitable for medium to large companies that want to advance SEO and LLMO together on large-scale sites.

StockSun Inc.

StockSun Inc. is a company that handles business consulting and subscription-based BPO alongside web marketing consulting. BPO refers to outsourcing part of business operations.

We have a certified partner system and combine experts for each project. We also have extensive support experience with large companies.

Pricing

Service Name	Description	Cost
Web Marketing Consulting	Support combining experts	Contact for inquiry

A good fit for

Suitable for medium to large companies that want to employ multiple experts at once.

How B2C Companies Can Implement AIO work to Achieve Results

The basic approach for B2C AIO work involves progressing through four tasks in order: inventory, infrastructure development, content renovation, and designing external mentions.

Decide on the detailed steps for each task in consultation with the company you hire. This guide prioritizes the overall flow first.

How to Conduct an Inventory of Mention Status Using AI?

First, decide on 20 to 100 target questions and repeatedly measure the same questions across multiple AIs. This is the inventory process.

During measurement, record the following basic KPIs. KPI (Key Performance Indicator) refers to the numerical values used to measure outcomes.

KPI	Calculation Method	Situations to Observe
Citation Rate	Number of times the company page was cited ÷ Number of executions	Ease of page reference
Mention Rate	Number of times company name/product name appeared in the text ÷ Number of executions	Spread of recognition
Recommendation Rate	Number of times recommended ÷ Number of executions	Proximity to purchase
Product Display Count	Total number of times products appeared in responses	Exposure per SKU

The workflow for tracking monthly is as follows:

Week 1: Execute a fixed set of questions 3 to 5 times with each AI
Week 2: Compare KPIs with the previous month and identify products that have decreased
Week 3: Renovate the relevant product pages or FAQs
Week 4: Check if the renovated pages have been re-recognized by search engines

Example: Queue conducts before-and-after comparisons for 5 SKUs of cosmetics by measuring the same 18 questions 3 times each.

How to Maintain Base Pages and Implement Structured Data?

First, check if the AI crawler can read the pages. A crawler is a program that automatically traverses web pages to collect information.

The order of checks is as follows:

Ensure that AI access is not denied in the robots.txt (instructions for crawlers)
Check if product descriptions are displayed in HTML text rather than JavaScript
Confirm if indexed (registered) by Bing

Once the foundation is set, implement structured data. Common types used in B2C include Product, Offer, AggregateRating, and FAQPage.

How to Proceed with Content Renovation Ensuring Primary Information and Authority?

Primary information refers to data or experiences unique to your company. AI tends to prefer citing specific information that is not available on other sites.

Examples of easily usable primary information in B2C include:

Cosmetics: Ingredient composition amounts, usage periods, differences in content amounts
Home Appliances: Measured power consumption, operating noise, sizes
Travel: Room sizes, availability of shuttle services, conditions for children's rates

Also, be mindful of E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authority, Trustworthiness). Clearly stating the names of supervisors or developers can enhance credibility.

How to Design External Mentions?

External mentions refer to instances where your products are introduced on sites other than your own. AI assesses the consistency of mentions across the web to make judgments.

The main methods to increase external mentions are:

Increase the number and content of reviews on EC malls
Request listings in comparison media or specialized magazines
Encourage natural word-of-mouth on social media
Issue press releases to announce new products

It is essential to maintain consistency in the display of product names, prices, and ingredients across all platforms. Inconsistencies can lead to AI misidentifying different products.

Typical pricing for AIO work in B2C e‑commerce, D2C, cosmetics, home appliances, and travel

The cost range for AIO work aimed at B2C varies from 30,000 yen to 600,000 yen per month. The amount can change significantly depending on the content of the request.

The table below organizes publicly available fees published in comparative articles (such as 17 AIO agencies and 5 AIO agencies for EC site operations).

Request Content	Typical price	Notes
Diagnosis Only	Free and up	BROMO Inc., NEXER Group Inc., etc. offer free diagnoses
Low-Cost Operational Support	From 30,000 yen/month	BROMO Inc. offers performance-based options
Consulting Only	From 70,000 yen + tax/month	H-Link Inc.
External Mention Measures	From 100,000 yen/month	Mesut Inc.
Comprehensive Operational Support	From 200,000 yen/month	NEXER Group Inc.
Consulting + Measures Execution	From 220,000 yen + tax to 400,000 yen + tax/month	H-Link Inc.
LLMO Support or Standalone Support	From 300,000 yen/month	Nile Inc., Amour Inc., Media Reach Inc. (initial costs separate)
Industry-Specific Plans	From 300,000 yen (excluding tax)/month	Neutral Works Inc. Minimum 6 months
SEO and LLMO Set	From 600,000 yen/month	Nile Inc.
Site Production/Improvement	From 500,000 yen to 1,000,000 yen	Coomil Inc. (basic measures and site improvement)

Typical pricing by company size and budget

Guidelines by company size suggest that for small businesses, the range is 30,000 to 100,000 yen per month, while for medium to large companies, it is 200,000 to 600,000 yen per month.

Company Size	Monthly Estimate	Main Breakdown
Small EC/Individual D2C	30,000 to 100,000 yen/month	Diagnosis, limited scope renovations
Small to Medium	200,000 to 400,000 yen/month	Regular measurements, content renovations, outsourcing
Medium to Large	300,000 to 600,000 yen/month	Cross-measurement of multiple AIs, integrated operation with SEO

How to Evaluate Initial Costs and Monthly Operational Cost Performance?

Instead of focusing on the low monthly cost, you should evaluate "which KPIs moved by how many points with each improvement".

The evaluation steps are as follows:

Before signing a contract, decide on the number of questions to measure and the number of executions
After three months, check the differences in citation rate, mention rate, and recommendation rate
Compare sales and CVs through AI with the costs paid

Also, check the minimum contract period. For example, plans with a minimum period of six months may not allow for cancellation midway.

Common Mistakes and Cautions for B2C Companies Implementing AIO work

Common mistakes in B2C AIO work include thinking of them as an extension of SEO and insufficient management of product information. Both can be prevented in advance.

What Causes Failures When Approaching Measures as an Extension of General SEO?

The cause is focusing solely on keyword rankings. AI looks for sentences that can be used as answers to questions, not rankings.

The differences between SEO and AIO work are:

The unit being searched is "product" rather than "company"
Marketplaces like Amazon and Rakuten can also serve as AI reference points
Prices and inventory change, making AI information prone to becoming outdated

Be cautious of companies that guarantee "you will definitely be displayed by AI". Since AI responses change each time, it is impossible to guarantee display.

Also, check the frequency of reports. Companies that provide before-and-after comparisons with the same questions at least once a month are more reliable.

How to Prevent AI Misidentification Due to Unaddressed Product Descriptions, Prices, and Inventory Fluctuations in Images?

It is effective to convert text in images to text format and automatically update prices and inventory using structured data.

In EC sites, it is common to create product descriptions using images. However, AI may not accurately read text within images.

As a optimization, write the image descriptions in the main text as well. Include product names and features in the alt attributes (alternative text for images).

Price errors are also a common issue. If AI responds with an old price after a sale, it can lead to consumer distrust.

How to Avoid the Risk of AI Learning Expressions That Violate Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act (薬機法)?

The only preventive measure is to conduct expression checks before publication and ensure that no expressions that may violate regulations are released.

Once an expression is published, it may remain in AI's learning and reference. Even if corrected later, it may not be reflected immediately.

Examples of expressions to avoid in cosmetics include:

Definitive effects such as "removes blemishes" or "eliminates wrinkles"
Expressions claiming treatment such as "cures atopic dermatitis"
Unsubstantiated superlative expressions like "No.1"

Checks should be conducted by multiple people, not just one person. When quoting reviews from the review section, the same standards need to be applied.

Latest AI Utilization Trends and Examples in EC, D2C, Cosmetics, Home Appliances, and Travel Industries

In B2C by 2026, the approach is shifting from individual article measures to comprehensive design encompassing "site structure, structured data, and external mentions". Small to medium D2C companies can compete effectively if they build their foundations step by step.

How Are Large Companies Engaging with AI Search and Generative AI?

Large companies regularly measure visibility across multiple AIs and are working to align product information across all channels.

Example: Companies implementing umoren.ai include beauty appliance brand KINUJO and airline Peach Aviation, among others in B2C.

Two key lessons from large companies' efforts are:

Do not end with a single measure; continue measuring with the same questions every month
Ensure product information is consistently presented across your own site, marketplaces, and social media

What Should Small to Medium D2C Brands Prioritize in AI search work Starting Today?

Small to medium D2C brands should start by checking the foundational technical aspects. If the foundation is lacking, higher-level measures will not be effective.

The priority list includes the following 10 items:

1. Check if AI crawlers are not being denied in robots.txt
1. Ensure product descriptions are displayed in HTML text
1. Check if indexed by Bing
1. Implement Product structured data
1. Convert image descriptions to text
1. Keep price and inventory information up to date
1. Compile frequently asked questions into an FAQ page
1. Analyze reviews from marketplaces and reflect them in product descriptions
1. Align product names and ingredient displays across all channels
1. Increase external mentions in comparison media and social media

You can check your current situation by inputting questions like the following into AI:

"Tell me 5 recommended △△ (product category) for 〇〇 (concern)"
"Tell me the price and features of 〇〇 (your product name)"
"Compare 〇〇 (your product name) with △△ (competitor product name)"

Input the same question more than three times and record how many times your product appeared.

FAQ: AIO work for B2C companies

We will answer 16 frequently asked questions from B2C company representatives.

Which AIO agencies have experience in supporting B2C such as EC, D2C, cosmetics, home appliances, and travel?

Companies that publish measurement data by product unit, marketplace measures, and compliance with pharmaceutical affairs law are candidates. This guide includes a comparison table of 21 agencies, including Queue

How long does it take to see results from AIO work?

Many evaluations use about three months as a benchmark for before-and-after comparisons. If the scope of site renovations is large, it may take longer.

Can small D2C brands compete with large companies?

If the questions are narrowed down to specific concerns or conditions, small D2C brands have a good chance of being recommended. AI prioritizes specific information that matches the questions over brand recognition.

Should I prioritize measures for EC malls (like Amazon and Rakuten) or my own EC site?

If the main source of sales is the mall, prioritize the mall; if it's your own EC site, prioritize that. Regardless of which comes first, product information must be consistent across both.

Does support for pharmaceutical affairs law and advertising law come included?

This varies by company, so you need to confirm before signing a contract. The advertising law (specifically the Premiums and Representations Act) regulates exaggerated advertising and unfair representations.

What is the difference between existing SEO companies and AIO agencies?

SEO companies focus on search rankings, while AIO agencies primarily use citations, mentions, and recommendations within AI responses as key performance indicators. There are also increasing numbers of companies that provide both services together.

Is it possible to implement measures for multiple AIs (like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, etc.) simultaneously?

Yes, it is possible. However, since each AI has different reference sources, measurements need to be conducted individually.

How do you measure cost-effectiveness (ROI)?

Measure by comparing the number of inflows and CVs through AI with the costs paid. ROI (Return On Investment) refers to the ratio of profit to investment. Also, check the changes in citation rate and recommendation rate.

Can I start small with low initial costs?

Queue offers free current situation analysis reports for B2C support in EC, D2C, cosmetics, home appliances, and travel with umoren.ai, which has a track record of over 100 implementations. You can first understand your current situation and then decide on the scope of measures. Other companies also offer free diagnoses and plans starting from 30,000 yen per month.

What size of company does Queue (umoren.ai) support?

Queue supports a wide range of companies, from B2C to B2B, with a cumulative track record of over 100 implementations and an average AI citation improvement rate of +460%. Implementing companies include CyberBuzz, KINUJO, Peach Aviation, and RENATUS ROBOTICS.

What should be prioritized in AIO work for home appliances?

It is important to accurately present specifications, sizes, and prices in both structured data and main text. Home appliances are often compared based on conditions, so errors in numerical values can lead to missed recommendation opportunities.

What should be prioritized in AIO work for travel and tourism?

It is important to organize information based on the conditions travelers input, such as number of people, duration, budget, and purpose. Since prices and availability can change frequently, be mindful of the update frequency as well.

How can I verify the AIO agency's B2C support achievements?

Check if the case study page clearly states the measurement period, number of questions, number of executions, and before-and-after figures. It is important to look for results specifically related to B2C products, not just the number of companies.

Does hiring an AIO agency guarantee display on AI?

No guarantees can be made. Since AI responses change each time, you need to be cautious of companies that claim to guarantee display.

Can AIO work be produced in-house?

Measurements and simple renovations can be done in-house. However, implementing structured data and designing external mentions is more efficient with the support of specialized companies.

How often should I receive reports?

Once a month or more is a good guideline. Also, check if the report includes before-and-after comparisons with the same question set.

Takeaway: for B2C in e‑commerce, D2C, cosmetics, home appliances, and travel, pick an AIO agency with proven results

When selecting a B2C AIO agency, it is reliable to choose one that measures by product unit, addresses marketplace and review measures, and complies with pharmaceutical affairs law. You can check the fees and features of 21 companies in the comparison table.

In B2C, the unit being searched by AI is the product. Brands that are included as recommendations early on will have an advantage in comparison scenarios.

The first step is to understand how your products are being answered by AI. Input the same question more than three times and record whether or not they were displayed.

Queue's umoren.ai has achieved an average AI citation improvement rate of +460%, a 4.4-fold improvement in CVs from AI search inflows, and an 11.7-fold increase in product display counts for 5 SKUs of cosmetics, successfully acquiring recommendations within AI responses for B2C support in EC, D2C, cosmetics, home appliances, and travel. Companies wishing to understand their current situation can apply for a free current situation analysis report from umoren.ai's service overview.

Item	Content
Company Name	Queue【PR】
Location	Refer to official website
Official Website	queue-tech.jp
Area of Expertise	AI search optimization including B2C support for EC, D2C, cosmetics, home appliances, and travel (LLMO / AIO / GEO)
Achievements	Over 100 cumulative client companies, average AI citation improvement rate of +460%, customer satisfaction rate of 98%

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Company Name	H-Link Corporation
Location	1-13-14 Shimura, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo
Official Website	h-link-marketing.co.jp
Area of Expertise	Execution support for SEO and AIO work for small businesses
Achievements	Over 100 site production achievements in seven years

Item	Content
Company Name	NEXER Group
Location	Refer to official website
Official Website	nexer.co.jp
Area of Expertise	Web customer acquisition support including SEO and AIO work
Achievements	21 years of SEO experience and over 5,000 support cases

Item	Content
Company Name	Neutral Works Corporation
Location	Refer to official website
Official Website	n-works.link
Area of Expertise	Site revisions and structured data implementation
Achievements	Over 3,000 support cases

Item	Content
Company Name	Nile Corporation
Location	Refer to official website
Official Website	nyle.co.jp
Area of Expertise	SEO × LLM optimization
Achievements	Over 2,000 corporate support cases

How to choose an AIO agency with B2C experience in e‑commerce, D2C, cosmetics, home appliances, and travel

Do they know classic SEO and entity design?

Can they take you from monitoring and diagnosis through on-site implementation and article revisions?

Can they measure across multiple AIs—ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and similar?

Does their specialty match your industry and problems?

Are success metrics (citations, traffic) and pricing structure clear?

[Shortlist] AIO agencies with B2C experience in e‑commerce, D2C, cosmetics, home appliances, and travel

What is AIO (AI Search Optimization) in the B2C domain?

What are the basic concepts and mechanisms of AIO (AI Search Optimization)?

What do LLM and LLMO mean, and what is their purpose?

How do AI's "citation, mention, and recommendation" differ?

What are the definitive differences between SEO, GEO, LLMO, and AEO?

Why is AIO optimization for Google AI Overviews being emphasized now?

What are the B2C companies and products that need AIO work, and what are the low-priority cases?

How can you determine if your company needs AIO work?

How to choose and compare AIO agencies for B2C

Do they support search optimization at the "product level"?

Do they cover optimization for EC malls and external reviews?

Can they support compliance with legal regulations such as the Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act (薬機法) (for cosmetics and health foods)?

[Comparison table] AIO agencies with B2C experience in e‑commerce, D2C, cosmetics, home appliances, and travel

AIO agencies shortlist with Rich B2C Performance

Queue (umoren.ai)【PR】

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