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2 articles · Updated August 23, 2026
AI Search & DiscoveryAnalysis8 min

What AEO and GEO Actually Mean (and Why They Matter)

AEO (answer engine optimization) is shaping content so AI features pick it as the direct answer. GEO (generative engine optimization) is shaping content so AI chat tools cite it inside their generated replies. Both aim for the same prize: being the trusted source an AI shows users. This guide explains both in plain English.

AI Search & DiscoveryAnalysis12 min

How Google AI Overviews Work (And How to Get Cited)

A Google AI Overview is an AI-generated summary that appears above the regular search results on millions of queries. Google builds them using its Gemini model paired with a real-time web search that retrieves citation sources. To get cited, content needs a definition-style opener, queryable headings, snippable paragraphs, and structured data.