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 Website Must-Haves in 2026 (Conversion Checklist)

A restaurant website has one job: turn a hungry searcher into an order, booking or call — fast, on a phone. Most fail at it. Here’s the checklist we use to audit and build restaurant sites that convert.

The non-negotiables

Fast on mobile: most restaurant searches are on phones; a slow site sends them to a competitor
Menu as crawlable text: not a PDF or image — Google and diners both need it readable
Online ordering link: prominent, above the fold
Reservation link: on every page, embedded not redirected
Click-to-call: tap-to-call phone number on mobile
Hours + location: accurate, with an embedded map

The conversion layer

Reviews / social proof visible
Real photos of food and space
Clear primary action above the fold
LocalBusiness + Menu schema markup

The SEO layer

Title and meta per page, city/neighborhood relevance, fast Core Web Vitals, and schema. A beautiful site that doesn’t rank or convert is a costly brochure. See our Maps ranking guide.

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Related: this checklist pairs with increasing online orders and our web & build service.

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