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.

Spocket vs AliDrop (2026): Best Dropshipping Supplier App?

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Spocket and AliDrop are two popular Shopify dropshipping apps that solve sourcing differently. Spocket curates US/EU suppliers for faster shipping; AliDrop makes AliExpress sourcing smoother. If you’re building a real brand, shipping time and supplier quality decide everything.

The short answer

Spocket if faster shipping and US/EU suppliers matter for your margins and reviews. AliDrop if you want the breadth of AliExpress with a cleaner sourcing and fulfillment workflow.

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Where Spocket wins

Curated US/EU suppliers = faster delivery
Better product quality control
Branded invoicing on many suppliers

Where AliDrop wins

Massive AliExpress catalog breadth
Lower product costs
Streamlined AliExpress import + fulfillment

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Head-to-head

Factor	Spocket	AliDrop
Best for	Fast shipping, quality	Catalog breadth, low cost
Suppliers	US/EU curated	AliExpress
Shipping	Faster	Variable
Margins	Higher price, higher trust	Lower cost, more variance

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Verdict

Building a brand that survives reviews? Spocket’s faster shipping wins. Testing many products cheaply? AliDrop. Either way, product + ads + store quality decide success — see our dropshipping launch service.

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