Traditional SEO
You show up when someone types exact keywords. But rankings fluctuate and competition is brutal.
NOW SERVING AUSTRALIAN BUSINESSES
Get found on Google and recommended by AI.
Search is splitting. Your customers now find businesses through Google AND AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity. We help you show up in both—without the enterprise price tag.
3,000+ Small business campaigns
Since 2018 In business
65+ Active clients
100% Client Retention (2025)
The Shift
Google isn't the only game anymore.
40% of Gen Z now uses TikTok and AI tools instead of Google. ChatGPT has 100M+ weekly users asking it for business recommendations. If you're only optimizing for Google, you're missing where your customers are going.
AI Search (AEO)
AI tools recommend businesses based on reputation, reviews, and content quality—not just keywords.
You need both
The businesses that win will be visible in traditional search AND get recommended by AI assistants.
WHY LOKAL
Three principles. Zero bullshit.
Most agencies adding "AEO" to their service list are guessing. We've built AI systems, scaled marketing campaigns, and managed Australian accounts at global agencies. Here's how we operate:
The value is not in any one channel. The value is in running the whole journey together.
Claim back up by numbers
Proof not promises
Every claim backed by real numbers, named clients, or verifiable credentials. OpenAI Champions Network. 3,000+ campaigns. $100K MRR scaled. We show receipts.
100% AI-certified staff
AI-ready teams
100% AI-certified staff. We don't just market AI—we build with it. Our founder is in OpenAI's Champions Network. We understand how these systems decide what to recommend.
Transparent by default
Transparent by default
LOKAL is new to Australia—our team isn't. Founders have managed Australian accounts at global agencies and enterprises. Pricing published. Team location clear. No surprises.
WHAT WE DO
Google + AI search, one package
We don't sell SEO and AEO separately. You get a unified strategy that covers both—because that's what actually works.
Google Search
The foundation. We make sure you rank for the searches that matter to your business.
- Technical SEO audit & fixes
- Local SEO & Google Business Profile
- Content strategy & creation
- Monthly ranking reports
AI Search (AEO)
The new frontier. We optimize for ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google's AI Overviews.
- AI visibility audit
- Structured data implementation
- Review & reputation strategy
- Content optimized for AI citation
Ongoing Optimization
Search changes constantly. We monitor and adapt so you don't have to.
- Monthly strategy calls
- Algorithm update response
- Competitor monitoring
- Quarterly strategy refresh
YOUR TEAM
Small business specialists, not enterprise consultants.
We've spent our careers helping businesses like yours—not Fortune 500s with million-dollar budgets.
Joshua Pielago
Founder & AI SEO Lead
Based in Sydney. Built LOKAL in 2017. By day, leads AI adoption for 4,000 employees at a global tech company. Member of the OpenAI Champions Network.
- OpenAI Champions Network
- 72% enterprise AI adoption rate
- Prosci Change Management certified
Ramon King
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Based in Manila. Veteran sales and training professional with 16 years of experience. Specializes in client acquisition, team scaling, and revenue growth. Youngest sales director in Alveo Land history. Led regional sales teams and missions across Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and the UAE.
- Built and scaled sales organizations across multiple firms
- Awarded digital marketer and trainer (JCI Philippines)
- 16+ years in sales & marketing
CJ Masungsong
Marketing Director
Based in Manila. 20+ years in search marketing. Former leader at a global agency network where he managed campaigns for thousands of small businesses across the US, UK, and Australia.
- 3,000+ SMB campaigns managed
- 20+ years in search marketing
- Global agency experience
Backed by our team of AI-native specialists, ready to execute your campaign.
1,000s Employees trained on AI adoption
3,000+ Marketing campaigns managed
$100K MRR scaled from $2.5K
50+ Years combined experience
Our founding team has managed accounts for
A note on transparency
LOKAL is new to Australia—but our team isn't. We've operated in the Philippines since 2018, working with brands like Coca-Cola and SMDC. Our team has managed 3,000+ small business campaigns globally. We're expanding to Australia because we believe Aussie SMBs deserve better options than overpriced local agencies or faceless overseas providers. You get the cost advantage of an offshore team with Sydney-based oversight.
PRICING
Transparent pricing. No surprises.
One package. Everything included. We don't nickel-and-dime you with add-ons.
INTRODUCTORY PRICE
SEARCH & AI VISIBILITY PACKAGE
$1,000/month
Normally $2,500/month
3-month minimum commitment • AUD
WHAT YOU GET MONTHLY:
Google visibility
- Technical fixes & on-page optimization
- Local SEO & Google Business Profile management
- Australian business directory submissions & citation cleanup
- Core Web Vitals & site speed optimization
AI visibility
- Optimization for ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews
- FAQ and conversational content optimization
- Monthly AI visibility report: where you appear (and don’t) vs competitors
- AI brand monitoring (track how AI mentions you over time)
Content
- 1-2 long-form articles (1,000+ words) OR 3-4 short-form pieces
- Targeting your highest-value services and local keywords
Authority building
- 3-4 quality backlinks from relevant local sources
- Review generation strategy
INCLUDED IN EVERY ENGAGEMENT:
- Full technical SEO audit & implementation
- AI visibility audit (ChatGPT, Perplexity, AI Overviews)
- Structured data & schema markup
- Landing page recommendations
- Monthly reporting with strategy call
- Algorithm update response
- Dedicated account manager
HOW WE WORK
- Loom video reports (not just PDFs—we walk you through what happened and what’s next)
- Transparent task tracking (view-only access to your project board)
- 48-hour response SLA
- Monthly strategy call with your account manager
This isn't for everyone
- You need results in 30 days (SEO takes 3-6 months)
- You want to micromanage every keyword
- You're not willing to invest in content
- You expect guaranteed #1 rankings (no one can promise that)
- You prefer phone calls over email (we operate async-first with weekly check-ins)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it so much cheaper than other agencies?
Simple: our delivery team is based in the Philippines where costs are lower, but you get Sydney-based strategy and oversight. Most Australian agencies charge $3,000-$5,000/month for similar services because they have expensive CBD offices and local staff doing execution work. We've built a model that gives you senior strategic thinking at a price that makes sense for growing businesses.Strategy and account management are based in Sydney. Execution—content creation, ads management, SEO work—is done by our team in the Philippines. You get Australian oversight with Philippine efficiency.
Can you guarantee I'll show up in AI search results?
No—and anyone who promises that is lying. AI search is probabilistic, not deterministic. What we can do is significantly increase your chances by optimizing the signals AI models use: structured data, reviews, content quality, and citations. We track your AI visibility and show you the improvement over time.
What's the 3-month minimum about?
SEO doesn't work overnight. The first month is mostly technical fixes and setup. Month 2-3 is when you start seeing movement. We need at least 3 months to show you real results—anything less and we'd be taking your money without being able to deliver meaningful outcomes.
Do you work with businesses outside Australia?
Yes—we've worked with clients across the Philippines, US, and UK. This landing page is specifically for Australian businesses, but if you're elsewhere and interested, reach out and we'll see if we're a fit.
What happens after 3 months?
Month-to-month from there. If we're delivering results, you stay. If not, you leave. We don't believe in locking people into long contracts—our retention comes from performance, not paperwork.
Ready when you are
Ready to get found?
Tell us about your business and we'll scope how Total Visibility applies — which pillar is leaking, which is underbuilt, which is the fastest win.
Or email hello@lkl.ai · +63 917 529 5464 · +61 2 9145 8605