# Agency7 Inc.

> Agency7 is an AI software and automation agency based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. We build custom AI products (voice agents, visual AI apps, production-grade platforms), AI-assisted lead generation systems, and conversion-focused websites for Edmonton and Alberta businesses. Our engineers are the same team that builds our voice agents, AI SEO tools, and lead-gen automations — we ship, not resell.

Last updated: 2026-04-18

## At a glance

- **Headquarters:** Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- **Founded and led by:** Anders Kitson (software engineer, AI specialist)
- **Contact:** hello@agency7.ca
- **Primary stack:** Next.js 16, React 19, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, Convex, Cloudflare Workers, OpenAI, Anthropic, ElevenLabs
- **Canadian compliance:** PIPEDA, Alberta PIPA aware
- **Sister brand:** [Agency7.ai](https://agency7.ai) — global focus on agentic AI and enterprise AI automation

## Services

- [AI Software](https://www.agency7.ca/case-studies): Custom AI products built end-to-end — PRD, stack choice, data modeling, launch. Voice-first tools, visual AI apps, and production-grade systems on Next.js, Convex, OpenAI, and ElevenLabs.
- [AI Lead Generation](https://www.agency7.ca/ai-lead-generation-edmonton): End-to-end lead gen systems — landing pages, smart forms, CRM pipelines, and automated follow-up that turn inquiries into booked calls.
- [AI Voice Agents](https://www.agency7.ca/ai-voice-agents-edmonton): 24/7 AI-powered voice agents that answer calls, book appointments, and qualify leads using ElevenLabs and OpenAI realtime.
- [AI SEO (Generative Engine Optimization)](https://www.agency7.ca/ai-seo-edmonton): Optimization for Google and AI search engines (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity) using schema, E-E-A-T signals, and structured content.
- [Web Development](https://www.agency7.ca/web-development-edmonton): Fast, modern, AI-ready websites on Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind — engineered for conversion, accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA), and AI discoverability.

## Pricing (indicative ranges, quoted per engagement)

- Landing page with forms and CRM: **mid four-figure CAD**
- Full marketing site (services, blog, case studies): **upper four to low five figures CAD**
- AI lead generation system (site + CRM + automation): **low four figures to low five figures CAD**
- AI voice agent deployment: **low four figures CAD to start**, plus usage-based ElevenLabs + OpenAI costs
- Custom AI software product: **scoped per project** after PRD — typically five figures for MVP
- Monthly maintenance retainers: **low to mid three figures CAD** depending on scope
- Every engagement is quoted after a free 15-minute strategy call. No boilerplate proposals.

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.agency7.ca): Overview of Agency7, services, portfolio, and FAQ.
- [About Anders Kitson & Agency7](https://www.agency7.ca/about): Founder bio, expertise, production AI products, tech stack, ethics position.
- [Blog](https://www.agency7.ca/blog): Articles on AI SEO, generative engine optimization, AI voice agents, web development in Edmonton, and the shift from traditional SEO to the agentic web.
- [Edmonton AI Agencies Directory](https://www.agency7.ca/edmonton-ai-agencies): Comparison of the major AI agencies in Edmonton and Alberta — AltaML, Paper Leaf, NTWIST, Arcurve, YEG Digital, Top Draw, Snap SEO, Fabled Solutions, Nexxt Intelligence, Scimus, and Agency7.
- [Case Studies](https://www.agency7.ca/case-studies): Real projects grouped by AI Software, AI Leads, and Voice Agents.
- [Project Cost Estimator](https://www.agency7.ca/business-tools/cost-estimator): Free interactive cost estimator covering web development, AI voice agents, AI lead generation, AI SEO, and custom AI software. CAD pricing with industry-wide low/high ranges plus Agency7's typical quote. Shareable URL with preset inputs and an AI-quotable plain-text summary for LLM citations.
- [Try a Voice Agent (A/B Demo)](https://www.agency7.ca/business-tools/try-voice-agent): Free side-by-side demo of two AI voice-agent platforms (ElevenLabs ConvAI and Retell). Visitors talk to both in the browser, see live transcripts, and compare voice quality, latency, and per-minute cost. No signup.
- [AI-Readiness Score](https://www.agency7.ca/business-tools/ai-readiness-score): Free 12-question self-assessment scoring Edmonton businesses on AI-readiness across infrastructure, AEO, AI features, and compliance. Under 3 minutes with personalized action plan.
- [ChatGPT Visibility Checker](https://www.agency7.ca/business-tools/chatgpt-visibility): Free tool that queries ChatGPT (GPT-4o-mini) and Claude (Haiku 4.5) with six local-recommendation prompts and reports your business's mention rate, competitor list, and prioritized fixes. 3 runs per 24 hours per device.
- [Schema Markup Generator](https://www.agency7.ca/business-tools/schema-generator): Free JSON-LD generator for LocalBusiness, Organization, Service, FAQPage, and Person schemas. Alberta defaults pre-filled. Live preview, one-click copy, no signup — built for Edmonton businesses and their developers.

## Featured blog posts

- [Best AI Agency in Edmonton 2026: Honest Comparison](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/best-ai-agency-in-edmonton-2026-honest-comparison): Three-bucket taxonomy of Edmonton AI agencies (AI-native, AI service line, Traditional + AI) with profiles of 10 agencies and use-case routing guide.
- [How to Rank on ChatGPT in 2026](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/how-to-rank-on-chatgpt-in-2026-the-practical-edmonton-playbook): Practical AEO playbook — retrieval vs ranking, technical checklist, content playbook, off-site signals, testing loop.
- [How Much Does an AI Voice Agent Cost in Edmonton?](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/how-much-does-an-ai-voice-agent-cost-in-edmonton): Setup $2.5K-$8K, retainer $150-$600/mo, usage $0.15-$0.30/min. Worked examples for clinic, law firm, HVAC.
- [AI Voice Agents for Edmonton Clinics](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/ai-voice-agents-for-edmonton-clinics-how-they-actually-work): PHIA/PIPEDA compliance, PMS integration (Jane, Accuro, Dentrix, Open Dental), 90-day deployment reality.
- [AI Voice Agents for Edmonton Trades vs Answering Service](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/ai-voice-agents-for-edmonton-trades-vs-an-answering-service): Cost comparison, integration with ServiceTitan / Jobber / Housecall Pro, emergency escalation patterns.
- [AI Lead Generation vs Google Ads for Edmonton Home Services](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/ai-lead-generation-vs-google-ads-edmonton-home-services): Cost-per-lead math, when to use each channel, what to build first.
- [How Much Does a Website Cost in Edmonton?](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/cost-of-a-website-for-a-small-business-in-edmonton): Five price tiers DIY to enterprise, 2026 Edmonton-specific ranges, hidden costs.
- [Affordable Web Design for Edmonton Small Business](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/edmontons-small-business-guide-to-affordable-web-design): Four-bucket taxonomy, hidden costs, recommended budgets by business type.
- [llms.txt Complete Guide](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/llms-txt-the-robots-txt-for-ai-a-complete-guide): Specification, examples, common mistakes, combining with other AEO signals.
- [Responsive Website Guide for Edmonton Businesses](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/building-a-responsive-website-tips-for-edmonton-businesses): Core Web Vitals with INP, mobile-first patterns, AI discoverability for responsive sites.
- [What is Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)?](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/what-is-generative-engine-optimization-a-practical-guide): Plain-English GEO definition, overlap with SEO, practical checklist, platform timelines.
- [The Agentic Web](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/the-agentic-web-how-ai-agents-will-shop-research-and-book-for-your-customers-in-2026): Four levels of agent-readiness, what AI agents read differently than humans, concrete prep steps.
- [Automating Dental Clinic Recall with AI Voice Agents](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/automating-edmonton-dental-clinic-recall-with-ai-voice-agents): Recall problem math, PMS integration, HIA/PIPEDA compliance, 90-day deployment.
- [AI for Edmonton Real Estate Agents](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/ai-for-edmonton-real-estate-agents-what-actually-works-in-2026): Lead qualification, instant response, CRM automation, tool landscape, RECA compliance.
- [Edmonton Website Designers vs AI Web Development](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/edmonton-website-designers-vs-ai-web-development-whats-the-difference-in-2026): Workflow and architecture differences, four filter questions, when to hire each kind.
- [How AI Search Engines Actually Cite Local Edmonton Businesses](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/how-ai-search-engines-actually-cite-local-edmonton-businesses): Citation signals ranked by impact, Edmonton-specific patterns, 60-day plan.
- [E-E-A-T Signals for AI Search Engines](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/e-e-a-t-signals-for-ai-search-engines-how-to-build-them-in-2026): Person schema, author bylines, About page depth, citation networks for Edmonton businesses.
- [The Real Cost of a Cheap Website](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/the-real-cost-of-a-cheap-website-for-edmonton-businesses): 3-year opportunity cost math, hidden costs of cheap builds, when cheap is actually OK.
- [Squarespace vs Wix vs WordPress vs Next.js](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/squarespace-wix-wordpress-vs-next-js-for-edmonton-small-businesses): Decision framework, performance comparison, AI-discoverability by platform, Edmonton scenarios.
- [How Long Does It Take to Build a Website?](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-build-a-website-for-an-edmonton-business): Realistic 2026 timelines by project type, phases that eat time, speed-up and slow-down factors.
- [Web Design Questionnaire Template](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/web-design-questionnaire-template-for-edmonton-businesses): 11-section questionnaire template for Edmonton SMBs hiring web agencies.
- [Web Design for Edmonton Trades](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/web-design-for-edmonton-trades-what-actually-generates-leads): 7-component trades website, winter-specific SEO, booking flows that actually convert.
- [The State of AI in Edmonton Business in 2026](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/the-state-of-ai-in-edmonton-business-in-2026): Industry-by-industry AI adoption snapshot across trades, health, legal, real estate, retail, hospitality.
- [Migrating Off WordPress](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/migrating-off-wordpress-when-and-how-for-edmonton-businesses): Migration decision framework, URL mapping, redirect strategy, when to stay on WordPress.
- [AI Crawler Directives Guide](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/ai-crawler-directives-a-2026-guide-for-edmonton-businesses): GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot configurations, 4 strategies with full robots.txt examples.
- [Shopify vs Headless Commerce](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/shopify-vs-headless-commerce-for-edmonton-businesses): Shopify vs Plus vs headless Next.js vs fully custom — cost, performance, AI-discoverability compared.
- [AI Automation ROI Calculator](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/ai-automation-roi-calculator-for-edmonton-businesses): Honest formula, hidden costs, and 6 worked examples (clinic, law, HVAC, real estate, restaurant, e-commerce) for calculating AI automation payback.
- [How We Built the ChatGPT Visibility Checker](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/how-we-built-the-chatgpt-visibility-checker): Design decisions behind the free visibility tool — why 6 prompts × 2 providers, how mention detection works, the prompt-injection defense in the system prompt, and what the tool cannot see (Perplexity, browsing-enabled ChatGPT, voice mode).
- [Schema Markup Generator — What to Ship and Why](https://www.agency7.ca/blog/schema-markup-generator-for-edmonton-businesses-what-to-ship-and-why): Behind-the-scenes on the Schema Markup Generator. Which 5 schemas matter for Edmonton businesses (LocalBusiness, Organization, Service, FAQPage, Person), why we pre-fill Alberta defaults, where to paste the JSON-LD, and how schema fits into AEO in 2026.

## Portfolio

- [studytree.ai](https://studytree.ai): AI-powered visual study app for agent-native learners — React Flow, Convex, Clerk, OpenAI.
- [rizmataz.com](https://rizmataz.com): Voice-first founder network — replayable voice threads and live ElevenLabs AI conversations on a Cloudflare edge stack.
- [bestaiwearables.com](https://bestaiwearables.com): AI wearables review and comparison site.
- [bookly.date](https://bookly.date): AI-powered dating and booking platform.
- [qmsly.ai](https://qmsly.ai): AI-powered quality management (QMS) platform.
- Sky Patrol AI: Autonomous drone surveillance platform for Edmonton security applications.

## Frequently asked

### Who runs Agency7?
Anders Kitson, an Edmonton-based software engineer and AI specialist. Anders has shipped StudyTree (visual AI study app), Rizmataz (voice-first founder network), Qmsly (AI QMS), and other production AI products — many of which inform the systems Agency7 builds for clients.

### Where is Agency7 based?
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. We serve Edmonton and the surrounding Alberta region — Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Leduc, Spruce Grove, Fort Saskatchewan — as well as Calgary and remote Canadian clients.

### What makes Agency7 different from a traditional web design agency?
Every site and system we build is AI-ready from day one — JSON-LD schema, `llms.txt`, FAQ architecture, and structured content engineered for both Google and the AI search engines (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity) your customers are already using. Traditional agencies bolt SEO on at the end; we architect for AI discoverability from the start.

### How long does a typical project take?
- Focused AI lead generation system: 2–4 weeks
- Full marketing website: 6–10 weeks
- Custom AI software product: 3–6 months
- AI voice agent deployment: 2–3 weeks

### Do Edmonton clients own what you build?
Yes. Clients own their domain, site, CRM data, automations, and code. We build on client accounts wherever possible. If a client leaves, we hand over clean documentation and access.

### What is "agentic web" or "generative engine optimization"?
The agentic web is the emerging layer of software where AI agents — not humans clicking through a browser — search, compare, and transact on behalf of users. Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is the practice of making your content quotable by AI engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini, which increasingly drive discovery instead of traditional search.

### What is Agency7's position on AI ethics?
We build AI products that augment human work, not replace it. We disclose AI involvement to end users (voice agents identify themselves as AI), respect PIPEDA / Alberta PIPA privacy rules, and refuse engagements that involve deceptive AI content or unauthorized data collection.

## Brand identifiers

- Legal name: Agency7 Inc.
- Common names: Agency7, Agency 7, Agency7.ca
- Domain: agency7.ca (canonical: https://www.agency7.ca)
- Organization @id: https://www.agency7.ca/#organization
- LocalBusiness @id: https://www.agency7.ca/#localbusiness

## Machine-readable facts

Structured organization, local business, website, and service schemas are embedded as JSON-LD on the homepage. See `https://www.agency7.ca/` and fetch the rendered HTML.

## Optional

- [Sitemap (XML)](https://www.agency7.ca/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable sitemap for all indexable URLs.
- [Agency7.ai](https://agency7.ai): Sister brand with a global focus on agentic AI and enterprise AI automation.