# Irishguy Design Studio

> Asheville brand, web, and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) studio. We take on a limited number of projects, and every one starts with a short application.

## Core Navigation
- [Home](https://irishguydesign.studio/)
- [Services](https://irishguydesign.studio/services/)
- [Case Study](https://irishguydesign.studio/case-study/)
- [About](https://irishguydesign.studio/about/)
- [Founder: Gary Crossey](https://irishguydesign.studio/founder/)
- [Apply / Intake](https://irishguydesign.studio/intake/)
- [Blog](https://irishguydesign.studio/blog/)

## Services
- Custom Web Architecture: Hand-crafted, ultra-fast static site deployments on global edge nodes.
- Answer Engine Optimization (AEO): Semantic schema and structured data so LLM discovery bots accurately catalogue and source the studio and its clients.
- Branding & Identity: Boutique brand systems.
- SEO/GEO: Search and generative engine optimization.

## Key Articles
- [AI Visibility](https://irishguydesign.studio/blog/ai-visibility/): How to be discoverable by AI answer engines.
- [Speed Test](https://irishguydesign.studio/blog/speed-test/): Real-world performance benchmarks and Core Web Vitals.
- [Platforms Swapped](https://irishguydesign.studio/blog/platforms-swapped/): Migration and platform strategy.
- [AI Takes Traffic, Social Gives It Back](https://irishguydesign.studio/blog/ai-takes-traffic-social-gives-it-back/): How social distribution offsets AI-driven search traffic loss.

## Operations
- Founder: Gary Crossey
- Location: French Broad Ave, Suite 170, Asheville, NC 28801
- Model: Free application gates a paid Project Setup session, credited in full toward the first project.
- Focus: The intersection of infrastructure and design.