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 Increase Restaurant Online Orders in 2026

Growing online orders is only half the win; keeping the profit is the other half. Delivery apps take 30–40% effective (the numbers). Here’s how to grow orders and margin.

1. Get found by hungry searchers

Own local and "[cuisine] delivery/near me" search. See ranking on Google Maps.

2. Make ordering frictionless

Prominent order button, crawlable menu, mobile-fast site, minimal taps to checkout. See website must-haves.

3. Shift to direct ordering

Keep delivery apps for discovery, but move repeat customers to commission-free direct ordering. Platforms like Owner.com keep the profit and the customer data. See Owner.com vs ChowNow.

4. Bring customers back

Email, SMS and loyalty turn one order into many — the cheapest orders you’ll ever get. See email marketing and loyalty programs.

5. Promote the direct channel

Table tents, receipt inserts, and social all nudging "order direct next time" — often with a small incentive that still beats app commissions.

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