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 Influencer Marketing: The 2026 Local Playbook

For independent restaurants, the most cost-effective paid marketing in 2026 isn’t Facebook ads — it’s local micro-influencers embedded in your community. Here’s how to run it without wasting comped meals.

Why local micro beats macro

Creators with 2,000–25,000 local followers drive more real visits than distant mega-influencers. Their audience is your catchment area, their recommendations feel personal, and they’re affordable (often a comped meal).

How to find them

Search your city + food hashtags and geotags
Check who already tags your location or competitors
Look for high engagement, not just follower count
Local food bloggers, not national names

Structure the collaboration

Reach out with a specific, genuine offer: a complimentary meal in exchange for a Reel or Stories with your location tagged and a clear CTA. Be explicit about what you want — a Reel, a set number of Stories, a reservation link.

Measure real ROI

Track with a unique code, a "mention this post" offer, or reservation spikes after posts. Judge by visits and bookings, not vanity reach.

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 influencer marketing: the local micro-creator playbook — and send a prioritized action list. No pitch, 48-hour turnaround.