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 Instagram Marketing: The 2026 Playbook

Instagram is still the gold standard for restaurant content — but likes don’t pay rent. The goal is bookings and orders. Here’s the 2026 playbook that turns a feed into a reservation channel.

Reels first

Short-form video is where reach lives now. Raw beats polished — a genuine kitchen moment, a dish being plated, the sizzle. The algorithm rewards authenticity, and a single good Reel can reach thousands with zero ad spend.

Content that converts

Food in motion: pours, pulls, sizzles, cheese stretches
Behind the scenes: chef, prep, the people
Specials + events with a clear booking CTA
UGC: repost guests — your most convincing advocates

Turn it into bookings

Reservation and ordering links in bio and Stories. Stories with reservation stickers convert warm followers. Every post should guide an action — book, order, or ask about private events.

Cadence and consistency

3–5 posts a week at a sustainable rhythm beats sporadic bursts. Post before decision windows — late afternoon for dinner. Respond to every comment and DM within a few hours; that engagement is a booking signal.

Local micro-influencers

The most cost-effective paid play for independents isn’t ads — it’s local creators (2K–25K followers) embedded in your community. See our restaurant influencer guide.

We run marketing for real restaurants

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