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.

Restaurant Email Marketing: The 2026 Playbook That Fills Tables

Email and SMS are the highest-ROI channels a restaurant owns — you’re marketing to people who already chose you. The problem is most restaurants never capture the data. Here’s the system that turns one-time diners into regulars.

1. Capture the list

Every direct order, reservation and WiFi login should capture an email/phone. This is the hidden cost of delivery apps — they keep the customer data. Direct-ordering platforms like Owner.com capture it for you.

2. The core flows

Welcome: first-order discount, your story, ordering link
Win-back: triggered when a regular hasn’t ordered in 30-45 days
Birthday: a free item drives a visit and goodwill
Post-order: thank-you + review request + reorder link

3. Timing and cadence

Weekly is plenty for broadcasts; lead with value (new menu, events) not just discounts. Send around decision windows — late afternoon for dinner, mid-morning for lunch.

4. SMS for urgency

Reserve SMS for time-sensitive offers and order confirmations. Higher open rates, lower tolerance for frequency — use sparingly.

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5. Measure what matters

Track revenue per send and repeat-order rate, not opens. If you want this built and run for you, that’s our retention service. Related: restaurant loyalty programs.

Related: ecommerce email marketing guide.

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 Restaurant email marketing: the playbook that fills tables — and send a prioritized action list. No pitch, 48-hour turnaround.