AI glossary

GEO

Summary

GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) is optimizing your content so AI engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews) cite it in their answers.

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What it is

It is the evolution of SEO toward AI search engines. Instead of only ranking on Google, you aim for models to mention and link you when they answer questions on your topic.

Why it matters to an agency

More and more people ask AI directly instead of Google. Being cited in those answers is a growing source of traffic and authority.

How it is done

  • Clear, structured content (definitions, tables, lists, FAQ).
  • Verifiable data and a well-defined brand entity (schema, sameAs).
  • Fresh, consistent data across the whole site.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does GEO replace SEO?+

It does not replace it, it extends it. Google considers optimizing for AI to still be good SEO, applied to the new surfaces.