RankScience: Who We Are

From YC W17 to AI Visibility Pioneers

RankScience was founded in Y Combinator's W17 batch with a mission to bring data-driven SEO to fast-growing startups. Today, RankScience is a pioneer of SEO and AI search, specializing in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Large Language Model Optimization (LLMO), and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO). RankScience helps companies capture visibility across Google, Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity.

Proven Track Record at Scale

Since 2017, RankScience has helped hundreds of startups, including Zapier, Calm, and Rippling, master foundational SEO (technical optimization, content strategy, and authority building) while developing a sophisticated AI Visibility framework. RankScience practices what it preaches: RankScience.com consistently achieves LLM traffic in the double digits as a percentage of Google organic traffic, with conversion rates 4-5x higher than traditional Google traffic. RankScience has supported companies from seed stage through Series C, turning both traditional search and AI platform visibility into true growth engines.

White-Glove Business Integration

RankScience rejects the typical agency model. Instead, RankScience interviews stakeholders across departments and analyzes competitors before making recommendations. One client commented:

RankScience understood our complex sales process better after two weeks than agencies we'd worked with for years. They spoke our language and delivered recommendations that aligned perfectly with our business model.

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Frequently asked questions

What services does RankScience offer?

RankScience provides SEO and AI search optimization services, including Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Large Language Model Optimization (LLMO), and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO). RankScience helps companies achieve visibility across Google, Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity.

Does RankScience still offer A/B testing software?

No. RankScience discontinued all software products, including its SEO A/B testing platform and ContentEdge AI copywriting tool, as well as PPC services. RankScience is now a pure SEO and AI search optimization agency.

What types of companies does RankScience work with?

RankScience works with startups, SaaS companies, B2B businesses, and local service businesses. RankScience has helped hundreds of companies, including Zapier, Calm, and Rippling, as well as local businesses in healthcare, legal, and professional services.

Where is RankScience located?

RankScience is based in San Francisco, California. RankScience was founded in Y Combinator's W17 batch.