Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How is GEO different from SEO?
GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) focuses on getting your brand recommended by AI assistants like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. SEO focuses on ranking in search engine results. GEO is designed for the AI-search era and complements — not replaces — SEO.
How long until I see results?
Depending on your industry and competition, clients usually see AI mention rate and citation lift improving in 1–3 months and reach full optimization in 3–6 months. Our cockpit produces a visibility curve daily so you can track quantitatively.
Which AI engines do you cover?
All major Western engines (ChatGPT / Gemini / Perplexity / Claude / DeepSeek) and CN engines (Baidu AI / Wenxin / Qwen / Doubao / Yuanbao). New engines are onboarded within 2 weeks if they expose an API or can be crawled.
How is the 8-step pipeline different from a traditional SEO agency?
Traditional SEO is manual: keyword → content → backlinks → wait for ranking. The 8-step pipeline closes the loop automatically — from seed expansion, clustering, drafting, distribution, to AI indexing verification, citation monitoring, and feedback refinement.
Is sentiment monitoring real-time?
Currently daily batch collection plus instant alerts. We scan 42 CN/global trending sources (Weibo, Zhihu, Douyin, Toutiao, Reddit, HN, etc.). When negative coverage or keyword hits are detected, alerts go out within 15 minutes via email and in-app notification.
Can I self-serve, or do I need to talk to sales?
The free tier self-serves a 25-category GEO audit and crawler accessibility test. Membership unlocks all advanced checks. The 8-step pipeline plus content distribution is a growth service requiring a sales engagement.
What does it cost?
GEO self-serve membership starts low per month. The 8-step growth service is priced per project depending on industry, target engines, and content output. Contact sales for a custom quote.
Do you offer ongoing maintenance?
Yes — required, because AI engines' algorithms, crawl preferences, and ranking rules change continuously. Monthly maintenance includes model upgrade tracking, monitored-question refresh, content strategy adjustment, and citation-position defense.