A founder-led SEO and AEO agency for B2B SaaS
Flying Cat is a boutique SEO and AEO agency based in Los Angeles. Founder Maeva Cifuentes leads every account. A vetted network of specialist writers, strategists and outreach experts does the work with her.
Maeva CifuentesFounder and CEO, Flying Cat
Senior-led SEO and AEO that turns search into pipeline.
Flying Cat pairs founder-level strategy with a vetted network of specialists. B2B SaaS teams get the capacity of an agency with the attention of an executive.
Led by Maeva Cifuentes, Founder and CEO.
Maeva Cifuentes leads SEO and AI search strategy for B2B SaaS companies including D2L, Klaviyo, CoVet and Blue J.
Over 15 years, she has helped SaaS brands such as ActiveCampaign, Hotjar, Leapsome, Softr and Stonly turn organic search into a predictable source of pipeline and revenue. She partners directly with CMOs and marketing leaders to set search strategy, guide investment and report outcomes at the executive level.
Under her strategy, D2L nearly tripled its share of AI answers and grew demo requests 73%. Softr grew SEO-sourced MRR 227% in six months.
A first-generation American and the daughter of Colombian and French immigrants, Maeva began her career in translation and localization, which became the foundation of Flying Cat's international practice across France, Germany, Spain and Italy. She speaks English, French and Spanish. She oversees every international program alongside native SEO experts from her network.
She writes The Search Spot, a newsletter on search and AI for B2B marketing leaders. Maeva lives in Los Angeles with her beloved husband, daughter and cat.
+73%demo requests for D2L, alongside a near tripling of its share of AI answers.+227%SEO-sourced MRR for Softr in six months.See the case studies →Senior strategy from the founder, with specialists for every job.
You get the attention of a consultant and the capacity of an agency.
| Solo consultant | Flying Cat | Large agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy | One senior expert | The founder, on every account | The strategist assigned to your account |
| Execution | The same person, so capacity runs out fast | Specialist freelancers matched to your vertical and market | A shared team across many accounts |
| Your contact | The consultant | The founder plus a project lead | An account manager |
| Languages | The consultant's own languages | Native writers for French, German, Spanish and Italian | The languages of each local office |
| Reporting | Varies | Monthly reports and QBRs reviewed by the founder | Dashboards from the account team |
One strategist from kickoff to QBR
The founder sets the plan, reviews the work and joins every quarterly review.Writers who know your industry
Every account gets freelancers with experience in your vertical. We take the time to learn any industry we work in.Native writers in every market
French, German, Spanish and Italian content comes from native writers who also know SEO.AI search inside your SEO plan
AEO runs as part of SEO work, with the goal of getting your brand recommended in AI answers.A small core team and a bench of specialists.
The core team runs every account. Specialists join for the work your plan needs.
SaaS teams we have helped grow in search and AI.
Flying Cat is named after Buddy, Maeva's fearless rescue cat.
In 2018, Buddy jumped off a six-story building. He broke a few bones and kept his sense of adventure.
We bring that bold energy to organic growth. Unlike Buddy, we look before we leap.
"Working with Flying Cat felt like adding a fully functional SEO arm to our team. The strategy was clear, easy for us to use, and changed how we create content."
Senior Content Marketing Manager, Bizzabo
"It has been so refreshing to work with a service provider who is every bit as good as they say they are... even better."
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Flywheel Ventures Group
Questions people ask about Flying Cat.
Who founded Flying Cat?
Maeva Cifuentes founded Flying Cat and runs it as Founder and CEO. She leads strategy on every client account.
Where is Flying Cat based?
Flying Cat is based in Los Angeles, California. Our specialists work remotely.
Is Flying Cat an agency or a consultant?
Flying Cat is a boutique agency. You get the founder's senior strategy on your account, plus specialist freelancers for writing, technical SEO, outreach and translation.
Who does the work on my account?
The founder sets the strategy and reviews the work. A project lead runs the day to day. Specialists with experience in your vertical write, optimize and run outreach.
What kind of companies does Flying Cat work with?
B2B SaaS companies, sales-led or product-led, in vertical or horizontal markets. Clients include D2L, Klaviyo, CoVet and Blue J.
How much does Flying Cat cost?
Full-service SEO retainers start at $4,000 a month. International SEO starts at $5,000 a month. SEO translation starts at $0.50 a word.
What does Flying Cat do for AI search?
We help B2B SaaS brands get recommended in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and Google's AI answers. AEO runs as part of our SEO retainer.