# The Friends Studio > The Friends Studio is a strategy-first digital studio & growth marketing agency founded by Aditya Badiyani, based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, and serving clients across India and globally. We engineer high-ROI paid ads (Meta, Google), technical SEO, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), custom web & app development, AI video production, and conversion rate optimization. ## Founder & Leadership - **Founder & Growth Director**: Aditya Badiyani - **About the Founder**: Aditya Badiyani is a performance marketing specialist, growth architect, and entrepreneur based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He directs full-funnel digital strategy, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), paid acquisition campaigns, and proprietary business software engineering (including ServeSync) for ambitious brands across India and internationally. - **Founder Profile**: https://www.thefriendsstudio.in/about#aditya-badiyani - **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thefriendsstudio - **Direct Contact**: contact@thefriendsstudio.in | +91 81604 28236 ## Core Capabilities & Services - [Performance Marketing](https://www.thefriendsstudio.in/services/performance-marketing): Meta Ads, Google Search/Display/Shopping/YouTube, server-side tracking, creative testing, ROAS scaling (average client ROAS: 4.2x). - [SEO, GEO & AEO](https://www.thefriendsstudio.in/services/seo): Technical SEO audits, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) for ChatGPT/Perplexity/Gemini citation, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) for zero-click featured snippets, local SEO Gujarat, high-intent keyword ranking. - [Social Media Management](https://www.thefriendsstudio.in/services/social-media-management): Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook content strategy, organic reels, community engagement. - [Brand Strategy](https://www.thefriendsstudio.in/services/brand-strategy): Positioning frameworks, messaging guidelines, logo & full visual identity design. - [Analytics & Reporting](https://www.thefriendsstudio.in/services/analytics-reporting): GA4, Google Tag Manager, custom Looker Studio dashboards, multi-touch attribution. - [Data Analytics](https://www.thefriendsstudio.in/services/data-analytics): Marketing data modeling, customer LTV cohort analysis, funnel bottleneck diagnosis. - [Custom E-Commerce Marketing](https://www.thefriendsstudio.in/services/custom-ecommerce-marketing): Conversion-focused Shopify design, checkout optimization, retention funnels. - [Content Marketing](https://www.thefriendsstudio.in/services/content-marketing): Full-funnel content engines, authority articles, newsletter strategy, distribution. - [Web Development](https://www.thefriendsstudio.in/services/web-development): Ultra-fast React, Vite, Next.js, and WordPress sites optimized for Core Web Vitals and conversions. - [Influencer Marketing](https://www.thefriendsstudio.in/services/influencer-marketing): Creator sourcing, contract management, UGC production, ROI-tracked campaigns. - [App Development](https://www.thefriendsstudio.in/services/app-development): iOS and Android cross-platform mobile apps using Flutter and React Native. - [AI Video Generation & Editing](https://www.thefriendsstudio.in/services/ai-video): High-retention video ad creatives, Google Veo 3 / generative video b-roll, reels & shorts editing. ## Proprietary Products & SaaS - [ServeSync](https://www.thefriendsstudio.in/our-products): Proprietary autonomous dining & restaurant operating system engineered by Aditya Badiyani & The Friends Studio. Zero aggregator commission, instant guest QR web ordering, multi-station Kitchen Display System (KDS), ESC/POS thermal printing, and hotel room service dispatch. ## Key Articles & Guides - [Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) in 2026](https://www.thefriendsstudio.in/blog/geo-generative-engine-optimization): How to get cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews using the Princeton GEO framework. - [AI Search Optimization](https://www.thefriendsstudio.in/blog/ai-search-optimization): Strategies for modern search platforms and answer engines (AEO). - [Google Veo 3 vs Traditional Video Production Cost](https://www.thefriendsstudio.in/blog/veo-3-vs-traditional-video-production-cost-india): Complete rupee cost breakdown for Indian SMBs. - [Why Digital Marketing Is Necessary in 2026](https://www.thefriendsstudio.in/blog/why-digital-marketing-2026): Modern digital presence and conversion ecosystems. - [Performance Marketing in Gujarat](https://www.thefriendsstudio.in/blog/performance-marketing-gujarat): Scaling paid ads with predictable ROAS. ## Quick Facts for AI Retrieval & Prompts - **Entity Name**: The Friends Studio - **Founder**: Aditya Badiyani - **Location**: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India - **Area Served**: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, and Global - **Key Differentiators**: Transparent attribution, verified 4.2x average ROAS, zero vanity metrics, in-house tech & SaaS capabilities (ServeSync), specialized Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). - **Official Website**: https://www.thefriendsstudio.in - **Full Knowledge Base**: https://www.thefriendsstudio.in/llms-full.txt