AI Search Optimisation (AEO and GEO)
More people now ask AI assistants which business to use. Answer engine optimisation (AEO) and generative engine optimisation (GEO) make your website easy for ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google’s AI Overviews to understand, trust and quote. It builds on solid SEO, and it is included in our SEO Gold work.
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What we work on
- Clear answers: pages that answer real customer questions directly, in a form AI tools can quote.
- Structured data: schema markup that tells search engines and AI exactly who you are, what you offer and where.
- Entity consistency: the same business name, address and phone number across your site, Google Business Profile and directories.
- Crawler access: making sure AI crawlers can read your site, with an llms.txt file where it helps.
- Checking visibility: asking the main AI tools about your services and tracking whether your business appears.
AEO, GEO and SEO: what is the difference?
| Term | Goal | Where it shows |
|---|---|---|
| SEO | Rank in search results | Google’s blue links and map pack |
| AEO | Be the direct answer | Featured snippets, AI Overviews, voice assistants |
| GEO | Be mentioned and cited by AI | ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Copilot |
All three reward the same thing: a trustworthy site that answers questions clearly. That is why we treat AI search as part of SEO, not a separate trick.
Who it is for
- Businesses whose customers research before buying
- Professional services and agencies
- Businesses already doing SEO that want the next step
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is answer engine optimisation?
Answer engine optimisation (AEO) is shaping your content so search engines and assistants can use it as a direct answer, for example in a featured snippet, an AI Overview or a voice search reply.
What is generative engine optimisation?
Generative engine optimisation (GEO) is making your business more likely to be mentioned and cited when AI tools such as ChatGPT or Gemini write an answer.
Can you guarantee ChatGPT will recommend my business?
No. AI tools decide what to mention and their answers change. We improve the signals they rely on and track whether your business appears.
How much does AI search optimisation cost?
AI search checks are part of our SEO Gold package at R750 a month. For a larger project, ask us for a quote.
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