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 Google Ads: The 2026 Guide to Profitable Campaigns

Google Ads can drive reservations and orders for restaurants — or quietly burn budget on the wrong clicks. The difference is intent targeting, local focus and tracking what actually matters (calls, orders, bookings). Here’s the guide.

Which campaign types work

Search: capture "[cuisine] near me" and "[dish] delivery" intent
Local/Performance Max: drive calls, directions and orders
Call-only: for phone-order and reservation-heavy restaurants

Local targeting is everything

Tight radius around your location, dayparting to your open hours, and location-intent keywords. A restaurant has no reason to pay for clicks 30 miles away or at 3am when closed.

Track the right conversions

Phone calls (call tracking)
Reservation completions
Online order conversions
Direction requests

If you optimize to clicks instead of calls and orders, you’ll scale waste. Server-side and call tracking close the loop.

Budget realistically

Start small, prove profitable intent keywords, then scale the winners. Restaurant PPC works best layered on strong local SEO — ads capture demand, SEO compounds it.

We run marketing for real restaurants

Like All India (Pittsburgh), Mintt (Monroeville) and Nino’s (Patchogue). Free 24-hour audit.

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Tell us your website and what you're trying to fix. We'll recommend the right tool for Restaurant Google Ads: campaigns that drive orders, not waste — and send a prioritized action list. No pitch, 48-hour turnaround.