Generative Engine Optimization
Also: GEO; AEO; Answer engine optimization
The practice of making content likely to be retrieved, cited, and recommended by AI answer engines and assistants, as distinct from ranking in traditional search. GEO overlaps with SEO in structure and authority signals and diverges in emphasis on clear, citable, machine-readable statements. It is an organic discipline that shapes paid strategy as AI answers absorb search demand.
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Cite this entry:
Agency Echelon. "Generative Engine Optimization." Agency Echelon Reference, reviewed September 2026. https://agencyechelon.com/reference/glossary/generative-engine-optimization/