SEO vs GEO vs AEO: What’s the Difference?

SEO ranks you on Google, GEO gets you recommended inside AI answers, and AEO wins featured snippets and voice search. Modern local businesses need all three to stay visible as search evolves.

SEO: rank on Google

Traditional optimization for organic and Map Pack rankings.

GEO: get cited by AI

Optimization for generative engines like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity.

AEO: win the direct answer

Structured content that captures snippets, “People Also Ask,” and voice results.

Why you need all three

Search is fragmenting across Google and AI. Covering all three future-proofs your visibility.

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