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.

Ecommerce CRO Checklist 2026: 25 Ways to Convert More

Every visitor you already pay for and lose is wasted spend. Conversion rate optimization (CRO) plugs those leaks — it’s the highest-ROI work in ecommerce because it makes all your traffic worth more. Here’s the checklist we run.

Homepage & navigation

Clear value proposition above the fold
Obvious primary action
Fast mobile load (Core Web Vitals)
Search that actually works

Product pages

High-quality images + video
Benefit-led copy, not just specs
Reviews and social proof visible
Clear pricing, shipping and returns
Prominent, sticky add-to-cart
Urgency/scarcity where honest

Cart & checkout

Show cart contents and total clearly
Offer guest checkout
Multiple payment + express options
No surprise costs late in checkout
Minimize form fields
Progress indicator on multi-step

Trust & friction

Trust badges near the buy button
Transparent returns policy
Visible contact/support
Fast page speed everywhere

Test, don’t guess

Prioritize by impact × ease, run real A/B tests where traffic allows, and measure revenue per visitor, not just conversion rate. See how we approach it in Shopify CRO.

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