01 / SEARCH
“Who can fix this?”
Useful service pages help customers find you when they’re looking for the work you do.
Google SearchSEO
Bend, Oregon · SEO + AEO + GEO
Get your Bend business found on Google — and named by ChatGPT.
WildRun is a search studio in Bend, Oregon. We do SEO, AEO and GEO for Central Oregon businesses: ranking you in Google and the map pack, winning the answer box, and making you the business AI assistants recommend when a customer asks. Start with a free look at where you show up today.
A practical first look. Free. No obligation.
Based in Bend, OregonServing Central Oregon businesses
FOR BUSINESSES WHERE
EVERY NEW CUSTOMER COUNTS
- HVAC & Plumbing
- Roofing & Electrical
- Remodeling
- Landscaping
- Breweries
- Dentists
- Outfitters & Guides
- Vacation Rentals
- Med Spas
- Bike Shops
- Real Estate Agents
- Chiropractors
- Restaurants
- Veterinarians
- Home Builders
- Law Firms
- Ski & Board Shops
- Coffee Roasters
- Physical Therapy
- Solar Installers
- Wedding Venues
- Auto Repair
- Salons & Barbers
- Property Managers
- Fitness Studios
- Tree Services
- Wineries & Cideries
- Accountants
- Pest Control
- Dog Groomers
- Boutiques
- Painters
- Insurance Agents
- Yoga Studios
- Photographers
- House Cleaning
- Garage Doors
- Caterers
- Optometrists
- Food Trucks
- Hotels & Lodges
- Financial Advisors
- Florists
- Window Cleaning
- Other local businesses
Search is expanding
One customer.
More ways to find you.
Your next customer might search for a plumber, open Maps, or ask an AI assistant who to call. A strong search presence makes your business easier to understand across all three.
02 / LOCAL
“Who’s near me?”
A clear Business Profile and consistent local information help people evaluate your business in your service area.
Google MapsLocal SEO
03 / ANSWERS
“Who should I choose?”
Clear, factual answers give AI search systems better information to draw on when customers ask for help.
AI OverviewsChatGPTPerplexity
SEO still matters. AEO and GEO build on it. No search platform guarantees inclusion.
What does WildRun AI do?
WildRun AI provides managed SEO, answer engine optimization (AEO) and generative engine optimization (GEO) for local service businesses. Based in Bend, Oregon, WildRun works with businesses across Central Oregon — Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, La Pine, Prineville and Madras. The service connects website improvements, local business information, useful content and measurement to help customers discover a business across Google, Maps and AI search.
The visibility gap
Good at what you do.
Harder to find than
you should be.
Your reputation can be strong while your online presence leaves questions unanswered. We look for the gaps between your business and the customers searching for it.
Your competitors show up first.
Your best services may be buried on weak pages, missing from local results, or unclear to the people ready to hire.
Your information doesn’t add up.
Inconsistent listings, unclear service areas and incomplete business details make it harder to establish who you are.
Your website leaves questions open.
Missing technical foundations, useful answers and structured data can make good expertise difficult to discover.
You don’t know what AI says about you.
A sample of real search questions can reveal whether answers mention your business, competitors or outdated information.
The WildRun Visibility Framework
A clear system.
A connected search presence.
Five connected stages. One managed service. Work prioritized around your business and your market.
Audit
Find the gaps.Review your website, local search presence, competitors and a sample of relevant AI-search answers. Record what we can verify and where access limits the view.
Foundation
Make the essentials work.Prioritize indexing, site structure, speed, service pages, structured data and accurate Google Business Profile information. Search engines need a clear picture of your business.
Authority
Give people a reason to choose you.Build useful service content, consistent business listings and real evidence of your work. Answer the questions customers ask before they call.
AI visibility
Make your expertise easier to reference.Connect your business, services and service areas clearly. Structure factual answers and check how accessible sources represent you in AI search.
Measure
Keep the work accountable.Review search visibility, relevant traffic and recorded inquiries. Compare dated AI-search checks, explain their limits and set the next priorities.
Your starting point · Free visibility audit
Know where you stand.
See what to fix next.
A clear look at how customers can find your business today. Practical next steps, without a wall of unexplained scores.
- Google & Maps
How your business appears for relevant services and locations.
- Competitor comparison
Where other local businesses are easier to find and understand.
- Website foundations
Technical obstacles, service-page gaps and unclear business information.
- AI-search checks
A dated sample of relevant answers, with sources and access limits noted.
- Your next priorities
The opportunities worth addressing first, explained in plain English.
No payment details. No obligation. We confirm fit and scope by email.
YOUR BUSINESS. A CLEARER PICTURE.
Let’s take a look at your business.
Tell us what you do and where you work. We’ll take it from there.
One service, working together
Managed SEO
+ AEO + GEO.
The foundations that help people find you. The answers that help them choose you. All managed as one coordinated effort.
Local visibility
Google Business Profile, service areas and consistent business listings.
A stronger website
Technical SEO, indexing, site architecture, on-page content and structured data.
Answers & authority
Useful service content, customer questions and clear evidence of your expertise.
AI-search clarity
Business and service relationships that are easier for answer systems to understand.
Competitor insight
A practical look at where competitors are visible and where your gaps are.
Meaningful reporting
Work completed, search progress and recorded inquiries, with the limits explained.
Why WildRun
Search knowledge.
Technical follow-through.
SEO comes first.
Founded by Thom Wilson, an AI search specialist working across SEO, AEO and GEO. We connect search strategy with the technical work needed to put it into practice.
Central Oregon is home.
Based in Bend. Built for Central Oregon business owners whose next call, estimate or booking matters.
You can see the work.
Clear priorities. Direct communication. Reporting that separates observed results from assumptions and next steps.
Scope & pricing
Start free.
Agree on the work.
How does WildRun price managed SEO, AEO and GEO?
The visibility audit is free. Managed SEO + AEO + GEO is quoted after that review, because website size, services, service areas and implementation needs change the work. A written scope lists priorities, responsibilities, reporting cadence and fees before paid work starts. Requesting an audit does not enroll you in a plan. Rankings, AI placements and lead counts are not guaranteed.
Your written proposal lists the services and towns we are prioritizing, the technical and content work included, what needs your approval, and the reporting cadence, fees and payment terms.
Where we work
Bend and
Central Oregon.
Local search is won close to home. We work with businesses across Bend — Downtown, the Old Mill District, NorthWest Crossing, the Westside, the Eastside, Southeast Bend, Awbrey Butte, Midtown — and throughout Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties.
- Bend
- Redmond
- Sisters
- Sunriver
- La Pine
- Prineville
- Madras
- Tumalo
- Terrebonne
- Powell Butte
WildRun has one home base in Bend. These are the communities we serve, not a network of offices — and we build the same honesty into your listings: real service areas, no fake addresses, no copy-pasted town pages. For the local detail, read what actually moves the map pack in Bend.
A few clear answers
New search.
Good questions.
What this means for your business, without the jargon.
Want the longer version? Read the local SEO guide or the AEO & GEO guide. Bend-specific: what moves the map pack in Bend, does ChatGPT recommend my business? and getting into Google AI Mode results.
What is the difference between SEO, AEO and GEO?
SEO improves how a website can be discovered in search engines. Answer engine optimization (AEO) makes information easier to use in direct answers. Generative engine optimization (GEO) focuses on how AI search systems understand and reference a business. The terms overlap. All three depend on useful content, clear business information and a sound website.
Does traditional SEO still matter?
Yes. SEO is the foundation. Google says its existing SEO best practices also apply to AI Overviews and AI Mode. A crawlable website, useful service pages and accurate local information remain central to the work.
Can you make my business appear in ChatGPT?
We can improve the information AI systems may find about your business and check a sample of relevant answers. We cannot control what ChatGPT, Perplexity or Google includes. Answers vary by question, location, time and product. No placement, ranking or lead count is guaranteed.
What does the free visibility audit include?
A review of your public website and Google presence, Google Maps observations, a competitor comparison, technical and content gaps, and sample AI-search visibility checks where accessible. You receive a prioritized summary of opportunities. We identify the sources and limits of the review; this is a starting assessment, not a full implementation project.
How long does SEO take?
Some technical changes can be made quickly, but meaningful search progress usually takes months. Your starting point, competitors, service area and the pace of implementation all matter. After the audit, we can discuss realistic priorities and a review schedule. We do not promise a ranking by a particular date.
How does local SEO work?
Local SEO helps search engines understand what you do, where you work and why your business is relevant. It includes your Google Business Profile, website service pages, accurate listings and genuine customer feedback. Distance also affects local results, so visibility can differ across your service area.
Do I need a new website?
Usually, we start by evaluating the website you already have. We identify whether focused fixes to its structure, content and performance are enough. A rebuild is a separate decision only if the current site prevents the work you need.
Can you optimize my Google Business Profile?
Yes, with your permission and appropriate account access. We review categories, services, business details, service areas and links. You keep ownership of your profile. We use genuine business information and do not create fake offices, reviews or listings.
Do you only work with businesses in Central Oregon?
Central Oregon is what we're built for: Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, La Pine, Prineville, Madras and the towns between. Local search is won close to home, and knowing the market is part of the work. We can take on a business elsewhere when it's a good fit, but our focus is here. We are especially relevant to established home and local service businesses, including HVAC, plumbing, roofing, electrical, remodeling, landscaping, pest control and restoration.
What happens after I request an audit?
We review your request and email you to confirm fit and any details we need. Then we share the findings and offer a strategy call. If managed SEO is a fit, you receive a defined scope and quote before any paid work begins. The audit does not enroll you in a subscription.
Find out where you’re
hard to find.
See where your business stands across Google and AI search—and which opportunities deserve your attention first.
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