What is the difference between GEO and SEO?
SEO optimizes for ranked link positions on search engine results pages. GEO optimizes for inclusion inside AI-generated answers. SEO targets crawlers and ranking algorithms; GEO targets retrievers, embeddings, and language model citation selection. The two disciplines share fundamentals but diverge in tactics, measurement, and success criteria.
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