Glossary · 3 min

GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)

Definition

Optimizing for mentions, position, citations, and share of voice in AI answers.

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Core levers

GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) is the practice of improving how often AI answer engines mention, rank, and cite your brand in generated responses.

  1. Entity clarity — unambiguous brand identity
  2. Cite-worthy content — comparisons, docs, pricing, data
  3. Third-party proof — reviews, community, press
  4. Measurement — fixed buyer prompts, multi-engine monitoring
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GEO vs SEO

SEOGEO
URL rank & clickBrand mention & citation
SERP evidenceStored AI responses
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