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.

How to Build a Website With AI (2026 Step-by-Step)

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AI can build you a website in minutes — but "a website" and "a website that ranks and converts" are different things. Here’s the full step-by-step, including the SEO and conversion steps most AI-site guides skip.

Step 1 — Pick the right tool

Match tool to goal: simple business site, design-led marketing site, or full functionality. For custom features, Emergent builds full-stack from a prompt.

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Step 2 — Prompt for structure, not just looks

Describe your pages, your offer, your target customer and your primary conversion action — not just "make me a website." Better inputs, better output.

Step 3 — Add real content

Replace placeholder copy with your actual offer, proof and clear CTAs. AI drafts fast; you make it true and specific.

Step 4 — Fix the SEO (the skipped step)

Unique title + meta per page
Clean URLs and heading structure
Fast load (compress images, minimal bloat)
Schema markup
XML sitemap + Search Console

Step 5 — Engineer conversion

Clear above-the-fold offer, visible CTA, trust signals, working forms, click-to-call on mobile. A pretty site that doesn’t convert is a costly hobby.

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We design and build sites engineered for conversion — and back them with SEO and CRO. Free 24-hour audit.

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Step 6 — Launch and measure

Ship, then watch analytics and iterate on the pages that matter. Want it done right end-to-end? Our web team. Related: AI vs custom design.

Not sure which is right for you?

Tell us your website and what you're trying to fix. We'll recommend the right tool for How to build a website with AI, step by step — and send a prioritized action list. No pitch, 48-hour turnaround.