# RankSmith

> RankSmith is a South African digital agency operated by Tapnet Solutions (Pty) Ltd. We build premium Next.js websites and rank brands across Google, ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Bing Copilot. We specialise in SEO, AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), SXO (Search Experience Optimization), and AIO (AI Indexing Optimization). Based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, serving South Africa and beyond. Contact: wynand@tapnet.co.za or 079 174 8357.

RankSmith writes every page answer first so large language models can lift clean citations. We ship sites that target LCP under 1.5 seconds, INP under 100 milliseconds, and CLS under 0.05. We believe if something is not in Schema.org markup, it does not exist to AI. We do not build on WordPress. Pricing is a once off setup fee plus a monthly care and hosting retainer, starting at R11,250 setup plus R1,500 per month for the Starter tier.

## Services

- [SEO, Search Engine Optimization](https://ranksmith.co.za/services/seo): How RankSmith ranks South African brands on Google for commercial intent queries.
- [AEO, Answer Engine Optimization](https://ranksmith.co.za/services/aeo): How RankSmith gets brands cited inside ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini responses.
- [GEO, Generative Engine Optimization](https://ranksmith.co.za/services/geo): How RankSmith optimises content so generative engines select you over competitors.
- [SXO, Search Experience Optimization](https://ranksmith.co.za/services/sxo): How RankSmith improves Core Web Vitals, INP, and on page experience to lift rankings.
- [AIO, AI Indexing Optimization](https://ranksmith.co.za/services/aio): How RankSmith structures sites so AI crawlers can reliably ingest them.
- [Next.js Websites](https://ranksmith.co.za/services/nextjs-websites): How RankSmith designs and ships flagship Next.js 15 marketing sites.

## Company

- [About RankSmith](https://ranksmith.co.za/about): Who we are, where we are based, and how we work.
- [Pricing in ZAR](https://ranksmith.co.za/pricing): Service plans priced in South African Rand.
- [Our Work](https://ranksmith.co.za/work): Selected case studies and methodology proofs.
- [Blog](https://ranksmith.co.za/blog): Essays on SEO, AEO, Core Web Vitals, and Next.js performance.
- [Contact](https://ranksmith.co.za/contact): Book a strategy call or send a project brief.

## Optional

- [Privacy Policy](https://ranksmith.co.za/legal/privacy): How RankSmith handles personal data under POPIA. Tapnet Solutions (Pty) Ltd is the responsible party.
- [Terms of Service](https://ranksmith.co.za/legal/terms): Terms that govern RankSmith engagements.
- [PAIA Manual](https://ranksmith.co.za/legal/paia): Section 51 Manual under the Promotion of Access to Information Act.
- [Operator Agreements](https://ranksmith.co.za/legal/operators): Third party data processors used by RankSmith and their POPIA obligations.