What is the difference between AEO and GEO?

AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) is specifically about getting cited as a source when AI engines answer questions. GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) is broader — optimizing for inclusion in any AI-generated output, including product recommendations, comparisons, lists, and summaries. AEO is a subset of GEO.

Do I still need traditional SEO?

Yes. AEO doesn't replace SEO — it complements it. Traditional Google search still drives the majority of organic traffic for most B2B and ecommerce businesses. AI Overviews appear on roughly 47% of searches, but they often pull from the top SEO results. Strong SEO foundations make AEO 5-10x more effective.

How do you actually track AI citations?

We run a defined prompt set (30-100 queries depending on package) across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews on a weekly cadence. We log whether your brand is mentioned, where you appear in the response, what context, and which competitors are cited alongside or above you.

How long until I see results?

Faster than traditional SEO, slower than paid ads. Schema and structural fixes get reflected by AI engines within 2-4 weeks. Citation increases on existing pages: 4-8 weeks. New AEO content getting indexed and cited: 8-16 weeks. Compounding effects: 4-6 months.

What is the pricing for AEO services?

Three packages. Starter at $2,500/month for SMBs. Growth at $5,500/month for $5M-$25M brands. Enterprise from $12,500/month for $25M+ brands. Quarter-to-quarter contracts with no 12-month lock-ins. INR pricing available for India clients.

Will AI eventually replace traditional search?

For some use cases, yes. For others, no. Research-heavy queries increasingly happen in AI tools. Transactional queries still happen in Google. The right strategy is to optimize for both surfaces — your content engine produces material that ranks in SERPs AND gets cited by AI.

7 Best Social Media Scheduling Tools for 2026

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Consistency is the hard part of social, and a good scheduler makes it sustainable. We manage social for clients; these are the tools worth paying for in 2026, by use case.

1. Vista Social — best value all-rounder

Strong multi-network scheduling, analytics, review management and a genuinely usable free tier — excellent for agencies and multi-brand management. Full review.

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2. Buffer — best for simplicity

Clean, fast, great for solo creators and small teams who want no-friction scheduling.

3. Hootsuite — best for large teams

Deep team workflows and listening; priced for enterprise.

4. Later — best for visual/Instagram

Visual planning and link-in-bio tools suited to Instagram-first brands.

5. Metricool — best analytics-led

Strong reporting and ads integration alongside scheduling.

6. Publer — best budget option

Affordable with surprisingly deep features for the price.

7. Sprout Social — best enterprise suite

Premium engagement, CRM and analytics for big teams.

How to choose

Agency/multi-brand → Vista Social. Solo → Buffer. Instagram-first → Later. Enterprise → Sprout. Want it run for you? See our social service.

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