AEO vs. GEO — what each term means
- AEO (Answer Engine Optimization): optimizing so answer engines can extract a clear, correct answer about your business or topic.
- GEO (Generative Engine Optimization): optimizing for generative AI systems that compose answers from many sources, so your business is represented accurately when those answers are generated.
- In practice they overlap heavily, and the same foundational work supports both.
How a small business actually does it
- Write pages that answer one real customer question each, leading with a concise answer.
- Add structured data (LocalBusiness/Service/FAQ schema) so engines can identify your business and offerings.
- Keep your name, address, and phone identical across your site, Google Business Profile, and directories.
- Earn genuine reviews and relevant third-party mentions.
- Confirm AI crawlers are allowed to access your site.
How this differs from a traditional SEO audit
A traditional audit hands you a report of problems. AEO/GEO work is about implementation — restructuring content, adding schema, and cleaning up your business information so machines can act on it. The 7-Day Visibility Rescue focuses on doing that work, not just documenting it.
Related Questions
Is AEO replacing SEO?
No — it extends it. Traditional SEO still matters for link-based search; AEO/GEO add the structure and clarity that AI answer engines need. The foundations overlap, so good AEO work usually strengthens conventional search too.
Do I need technical skills to do AEO?
Some steps (like adding schema) are technical, but the core discipline — answering real questions clearly and keeping your business information consistent — is approachable. A done-for-you service handles the technical parts.