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 Rank Your Restaurant on Google Maps (2026 Guide)

For restaurants, the Google Map Pack is the single highest-intent placement in search — it drives calls, direction requests and orders. Here’s the playbook we run for clients like Nino’s Pizzeria, who now own their local pizza category.

1. Optimize your Google Business Profile

GBP drives roughly a third of Map Pack ranking weight. Nail the primary category, add every relevant secondary category, complete services and attributes, upload real photos weekly, and keep hours accurate.

2. Build review velocity

Recency and consistency beat raw count. Set up a simple system so staff request a review at the right moment; respond to every review, positive or negative. Top-ranking profiles average around 250 reviews — see our local SEO statistics.

3. Fix citations and NAP consistency

Your name, address and phone must match exactly across Google, Yelp, Apple Maps and directories. Inconsistency suppresses rankings.

4. Menu and cuisine SEO

Publish your menu as crawlable text (not just an image/PDF), with dish names people search. Cuisine-based queries ("best biryani near me") are pure high-intent.

5. Earn local links

Map Pack businesses average 993 backlinks. Local press, community sponsorships and supplier links all count.

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6. Track and iterate

Monitor rankings by location, not just overall — see our local rank tracker guide. Also read our local SEO city guide.

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