SSM Search SEO and AEO case study
SEO + AEO Case Study

How SSM Search Strengthened Search Engine Positioning Across Google and AI Search

SSM Search already had meaningful organic visibility, but around 96% of organic traffic was concentrated on the homepage. Foxar developed a broader search system around audience intent, strategic content, multilingual visibility and AI-assisted discovery.

SSM Search Search Growth
20%+ increase in overall website sessions
Top 3 visibility across multiple high-relevance queries
Multiple Google AI Overview citations

96% homepage concentration → broader traditional + AI-search visibility.

01
The Challenge

Strong visibility, but significant search demand was still untapped.

Around 96% of organic traffic was concentrated on the homepage, limiting the website's ability to capture a wider range of high-relevance searches.

At the same time, the opportunity was becoming more complex. Different audiences were searching with different needs, terminology and levels of intent.

The objective was clear Expand search visibility without chasing traffic for the sake of traffic.
02
Our Solution

A search strategy built around the people behind the search.

Foxar developed an ICP-led SEO and AEO content system that connected audience needs, search behaviour and business relevance.

The programme combined:

01
Search Opportunity Strategy

Identifying where meaningful search demand could support SSM Search's wider business objectives.

02
ICP-Led Content Development

Developing in-depth content around the questions, concerns and decision contexts most relevant to priority audiences.

03
SEO Content Architecture

Expanding the site's search footprint beyond the homepage through more focused and relevant content destinations.

04
Technical & Multilingual Search Optimisation

Strengthening the foundation for discoverability across English and Bahasa Malaysia.

05
AEO & AI Search Optimisation

Structuring high-value information to perform beyond traditional search listings and into AI-assisted discovery.

03
Results

Broader visibility across both traditional and AI-assisted search.

20%+ Increase in overall website sessions
~10% Increase in organic search sessions
Top 3 Visibility achieved across multiple high-relevance search queries
2X+ Broader search coverage across priority company and service-related queries
Multiple AI Overview Citations SSM Search surfaced across relevant Google AI Overview results
2-Language Search Expansion Stronger visibility across both English and Bahasa Malaysia queries

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Your website may already be generating organic traffic. The bigger opportunity could be the demand you are not yet visible for.

Foxar combines SEO, AEO, AI search and strategic content development to help businesses build a broader and more commercially relevant search presence.

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What We Help Businesses Grow

Build visibility around the searches, questions and decision moments that matter to your buyers.

Our capabilities can include

SEO, AEO, AI search, search strategy, content strategy, paid media, social distribution, demand generation and lead generation.

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Search Visibility and Demand

Make it easier for the market to understand what you do, who it is for and why it deserves attention.

Our capabilities can include

brand strategy, positioning, messaging, identity development and campaign direction.

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Brand and Market Positioning

Turn strategy into content people can understand, remember and act on.

Our capabilities can include

social content, thought leadership, campaigns, video, storytelling and creative production.

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Improve what happens after attention is earned.

Our capabilities can include

website UI/UX, landing pages, sales enablement, funnel optimisation, analytics, testing and performance optimisation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SEO Consulting, AEO and AI Search

What does an SEO consultant in Malaysia do?

An SEO consultant in Malaysia helps businesses improve how they are discovered through organic search by identifying valuable search demand, fixing technical and content issues, and strengthening the pages that should rank.

Depending on the project, this can include keyword research, competitor analysis, technical SEO, page architecture, on-page optimisation, content strategy, internal linking and performance measurement.

Foxar extends this by looking at what happens after visibility is gained. The objective is to connect the right search with the right page, the right evidence and a commercially useful next step.

Is Foxar Athon an SEO company?

Foxar Athon is a broader B2B growth and marketing partner, not an SEO-only company.

SEO, AEO and AI search sit within our Search Growth capability and can be supported by content strategy, website UX, positioning and conversion expertise where those areas affect search performance.

Some search problems are not purely SEO problems. A page may rank but still underperform because the offer, positioning, evidence or conversion journey is weak.

What is the difference between an SEO consultant and an SEO company in Malaysia?

An SEO consultant typically provides deeper strategic guidance, while an SEO company or agency may offer broader execution across technical SEO, content and implementation.

Foxar combines both models. We provide strategic SEO consulting while also being able to support execution across content, website, design and conversion when required.

The better choice depends on whether you need advice, execution, or both.

What should I look for when comparing SEO companies in Malaysia?

When comparing SEO companies in Malaysia, look beyond keyword counts and ranking promises. Evaluate how the provider connects search visibility to business goals.

  • How do you choose keywords?
  • How do you validate search intent?
  • Which page should own each search opportunity?
  • How do you handle technical SEO?
  • How do you build authority?
  • How do you measure qualified traffic and conversion?
  • How do you approach AI-assisted search?
  • What outcomes can you realistically guarantee?
How does Foxar choose which keywords to target?

Foxar chooses keywords based on commercial relevance, buyer intent, live SERP evidence and page fit, not search volume alone.

  • Business relevance
  • Ideal customer fit
  • Buyer stage
  • Search volume
  • Keyword difficulty
  • Live SERP behaviour
  • Expected page type
  • Competitive landscape
  • Conversion potential
Why doesn't Foxar target the highest-volume keywords first?

Because high search volume does not automatically mean high commercial value.

A broad keyword may attract thousands of visitors who are unlikely to buy, while a lower-volume query may come from someone actively comparing providers or looking for a specific solution.

Foxar prioritises buyer relevance and commercial intent before volume.

What is search intent?

Search intent is the reason behind a search and the outcome the user expects.

  • Learning
  • Diagnosing a problem
  • Comparing solutions
  • Evaluating providers
  • Checking prices
  • Preparing to buy

Understanding intent helps determine which page should rank and what information that page needs to provide.

Why does Foxar analyse the live Google SERP?

The live SERP is one of the strongest signals of what Google believes the searcher wants.

If Google mainly shows service providers, comparison pages, guides, directories, local results or AI answers, that changes the type of page required.

Foxar validates search intent from the actual result page rather than assuming intent from keyword wording alone.

What is page ownership in SEO?

Page ownership means assigning one clear primary page to each important search intent.

Instead of allowing several pages to compete for the same keyword family, Foxar identifies which page should be the main destination and builds supporting content around it.

What is keyword cannibalisation?

Keyword cannibalisation happens when multiple pages compete for the same or very similar search intent.

This can weaken relevance and make it harder for Google to determine which page should rank.

  • Merging overlapping pages
  • Clarifying page roles
  • Changing keyword targets
  • Improving internal links
  • Differentiating search intent
What is Search Opportunity Intelligence?

Search Opportunity Intelligence is Foxar's framework for deciding which search opportunities are commercially worth pursuing before content production begins.

  • Business fit
  • Buyer fit
  • Search demand
  • Keyword difficulty
  • Live SERP intent
  • Page format
  • Conversion potential
  • Evidence requirements
  • Page ownership
What is included in Foxar's SEO consulting?

Foxar's SEO consulting can include strategy, research, technical SEO, on-page optimisation, content architecture, AEO, AI search and measurement.

  • Commercial and ICP discovery
  • Competitor research
  • Keyword research
  • Live SERP analysis
  • Search opportunity mapping
  • Page ownership
  • Technical SEO review
  • On-page SEO
  • SEO content strategy
  • Internal linking
  • AEO
  • AI SEO and GEO recommendations
  • Measurement and reporting
Do you provide technical SEO?

Yes. Technical SEO can form part of Foxar's Search Growth scope when technical issues are limiting visibility.

  • Crawlability
  • Indexation
  • XML sitemaps
  • Robots directives
  • Canonicalisation
  • Redirects
  • Broken pages
  • Duplicate content
  • Site architecture
  • Page performance
  • Mobile usability
Do you provide SEO content writing?

Yes. Foxar can provide SEO content when content production is part of the approved Search Growth scope.

Content is created around validated search intent and a defined page role rather than a fixed monthly quota.

  • Service pages
  • Supporting articles
  • Comparison pages
  • Buyer guides
  • FAQs
  • Case studies
  • Industry pages
  • Technical guides
Do you build backlinks?

Foxar may recommend authority-building where it supports the search strategy, but we do not treat bulk backlink purchasing as the solution.

  • Credible directories
  • Partnerships
  • Editorial mentions
  • Expert commentary
  • Digital PR
  • Original research
  • Relevant ecosystem links
How long does SEO take?

SEO usually requires sustained work over several months, especially for competitive commercial searches.

  • Existing authority
  • Website condition
  • Competition
  • Implementation speed
  • Content quality
  • Current rankings
  • External authority

Some improvements may appear earlier, but there is no responsible universal ranking timeline.

How much does SEO consulting cost in Malaysia?

SEO consulting costs vary according to the complexity of the website, competition and level of execution required.

Pricing can be affected by website size, technical condition, priority search clusters, content requirements, multilingual requirements, implementation support, authority gaps and AI-search requirements.

Foxar first reviews the current search situation before recommending a suitable package.

What is AI SEO?

AI SEO is the practice of improving search visibility as artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into search and buyer research.

  • Answer-led content
  • Entity clarity
  • Factual specificity
  • Original evidence
  • Structured information
  • AI-search visibility analysis

AI SEO does not replace traditional SEO.

What is Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO)?

Answer Engine Optimisation, or AEO, is the practice of structuring content so search and answer systems can identify and present a clear answer to a user's question.

  • Direct answers
  • Clear question headings
  • Concise definitions
  • Comparison tables
  • Supporting evidence
  • Clear limitations
What is Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO)?

Generative Engine Optimisation, or GEO, is the practice of improving how clearly generative AI systems can understand, evaluate and potentially reference a business or source.

  • Clear entities
  • First-party expertise
  • Factual specificity
  • Original evidence
  • Transparent sourcing
  • Consistent business information
  • Accessible proof

GEO is a quality and eligibility discipline, not a guarantee of AI citation.

What is the difference between SEO, AEO and GEO?

SEO improves organic search visibility, AEO improves direct-answer usefulness, and GEO improves clarity and evidence for generative AI systems.

SEO Help relevant pages rank and be discovered.
AEO Make important answers easier to retrieve and present.
GEO Improve how generative systems understand the business.
Does SEO still matter with Google AI Overviews?

Yes. Foundational SEO remains important for Google AI Overviews and AI Mode.

Google still needs to crawl, index, understand and evaluate a page before it can be eligible to appear as a supporting source in AI-assisted search.

Can SEO help my business appear in Google AI Overviews or ChatGPT?

SEO can improve the signals that help search engines and AI systems understand your business, but it cannot guarantee inclusion or citation.

  • Crawlable and indexable pages
  • Clear entity information
  • Useful first-party content
  • Factual specificity
  • Case studies
  • Credible sources
  • Consistent business information
Can Foxar guarantee Google rankings or AI citations?

No. Foxar does not guarantee specific Google rankings, AI Overview inclusion, ChatGPT citations or recommendations.

Search engines and AI platforms control those outcomes.

Foxar can control the quality of research, architecture, technical recommendations, content, evidence, entity clarity, authority-building and optimisation.

Does AI-generated content hurt SEO?

AI-generated content is not automatically harmful, but generic, inaccurate or low-value content is.

  • Accurate
  • Useful
  • Original
  • Evidence-backed
  • Aligned with search intent
  • Reviewed by a human
Do we need AEO and GEO immediately?

Not always. AEO and GEO work best when the underlying SEO foundation is already clear and accessible.

If the website has major issues with crawlability, page ownership, content structure, service clarity or authority, those may need to be addressed first.

How do you measure SEO and AI-search performance?

Foxar measures search performance using a combination of visibility, landing-page behaviour and commercial signals rather than rankings alone.

  • Keyword movement
  • Organic impressions
  • Organic clicks
  • Non-branded visibility
  • Priority landing-page performance
  • Qualified enquiries
  • Conversion rate
  • Content performance
  • AI-search visibility where measurable
How do I get started?

Start with a Quick Search Audit.

Share your website with Foxar and our team will review your current visibility, priority pages, competitors and obvious search gaps.

Within approximately 5-7 days, we arrange a call to walk through the findings. We then recommend a suitable Search Growth package and, once confirmed, kick off with a clear search plan.

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