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 Get More Restaurant Reservations in 2026

Reservations in 2026 are won online, before the diner ever books. They discover you on social, check your Google profile and reviews, then book — if the path is frictionless. Here’s how to win each step.

1. Be discoverable

You can’t book a table if diners don’t find you. Own local search and the Map Pack — see ranking on Google Maps.

2. Remove booking friction

Reservation link on every page, your Google profile, and social bios
Embed the booking widget on your site — don’t redirect away
Enable reservations directly from Google
Mobile-first: most bookings start on a phone

3. Win the pre-booking checks

Diners scan reviews and Instagram before booking. Strong reviews (review management) and an active feed (Instagram marketing) tip the decision.

4. Convert social to bookings

Reels and Stories with reservation buttons convert warm followers who are one tap from booking. Treat social as a booking channel, not just awareness.

5. Bring them back

Email and SMS turn a one-time booking into a regular — see restaurant email marketing.

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Discovery, reputation, booking flow and follow-up are one connected system — that’s how we fill tables for clients like Mintt, who fill weekend reservations weeks out. See our complete restaurant marketing guide.

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