AI Search & Answer Engines

Generative Engine Optimization GEO

Definition

Generative Engine Optimization is largely interchangeable with AEO. The term emphasizes the generative aspect of answer engines (the model writing an original answer that cites sources) while AEO emphasizes the citation-extraction aspect. Both refer to the discipline of making a brand discoverable and citable by LLM-powered search interfaces.

Spacemen Digital's position: We use AEO and GEO interchangeably. Our dedicated GEO page is at spacemendigital.com/generative-engine-optimisation-agency.
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