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Blog Post 2: Embracing AEO & GEO—The New Frontier of Content Optimization
Introduction
Traditional SEO is no longer enough. Today’s AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) target AI systems like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google’s AI tools—ensuring brands are cited, visible, and authoritative in AI-generated answers.
Defining AEO & GEO
AEO revolves around crafting conversational, Q&A‑formatted content, optimized for platforms delivering direct answers.
GEO focuses on ensuring your website is cited within generative AI summaries—using AI metadata,
llms.txt
, topical authority, and data-rich content formats.
Why It Matters Now
AI referrals are quickly growing. Perplexity and ChatGPT have already driven significant traffic—up 145× growth for some sites just since mid-2024.
Bain Research shows 80% of consumers now rely on AI-generated results for 40% or more of their searches, leading to organic traffic dropoffs of up to 25%.
Tactical Guidelines
Build FAQ and how-to sections using natural language Q&A style to boost AEO potential.
Include structured meta tags and schema to improve AI citation likelihood.
Craft in-depth, multi-perspective content clusters with internal linking to establish topical authority.
Monitor citation rate rather than just click-through or ranking. Use tools like Profound or Brandtech to measure AI mentions.
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