AI SEO Services:
Answer & Generative Engine Optimization (AEO/GEO)
Search is no longer limited to Google’s blue links. Today, people are turning to AI-powered assistants like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and Apple Intelligence (Siri upgrade) for direct answers.
At SEO Needed, we go beyond traditional SEO. We specialize in Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)—next-gen strategies that make sure your business is visible in AI-driven answers and conversations.
Why it matters:
A 2024 Gartner study found that 30% of online sessions now involve AI-driven search or Q&A engines. Even more importantly, over 60% of users take action directly from the answer provided—whether it’s visiting a site, booking a service, or making a purchase.
What Are Answer Engines?
Answer engines are platforms powered by AI that provide direct answers to user queries instead of just listing web pages.
The Big Five AI Assistants include:
Google Gemini – AI Overviews inside Google Search + the Gemini app.
ChatGPT (OpenAI) – conversational answers with browsing and plugin features.
Perplexity AI – a citation-first engine that always shows its sources.
Microsoft Copilot – integrated into Bing, Edge, Windows, and Microsoft 365.
Apple Intelligence (Siri upgrade) – rolling out across iOS and macOS.
What Is Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)?
Generative Engine Optimization goes beyond AEO. Instead of only preparing your site to be cited as an answer, GEO ensures your brand is woven into AI-generated responses and recommendations.
Think of it as positioning your business to be the “go-to choice” when someone asks:
“What’s the best real estate agent near me?”
“Which restaurant has the best dim sum in Miami?”
“What’s the most trusted contractor in Florida?”
Why Optimize for AEO & GEO?
Unlike traditional search engines, AI answer engines:
Pull from structured data, schema, and authoritative sources.
Rely heavily on context, semantic SEO, and entity optimization.
Often use a citation-first approach (like Perplexity), where sources are credited directly in the answer.
If your site isn’t optimized, your competitors may be the ones showing up in AI-driven results while you’re left invisible.
Our Services for Answer Engine Optimization
✔ .llms.txt File Creation
We implement the new .llms.txt protocol to guide AI crawlers on how to use your content effectively while protecting sensitive data.
✔ Structured Content & Semantic SEO
We optimize your site with schema markup, FAQs, and context-rich copy that makes it easy for AI assistants to feature your brand.
✔ Knowledge Vault Building
We transform your content into authoritative resources that answer the exact questions your audience is asking in AI platforms.
✔ Optimization for AI Citations & Mentions
AI engines like Perplexity are citation-first—they cite their sources. We make sure your business is positioned as a trusted reference, boosting your credibility, leads, and traffic from AI-driven answers.
Ready to Get Found in Answer Engines?
Don’t wait until your competitors dominate AI-driven search. Let’s make sure your business is prepared for the future of search today.
WHY SEO NEEDED?
18+ years of SEO expertise with a proven track record.
Early adoption of answer engine optimization strategies.
Custom reporting through our Results Dashboard to track your AI visibility.
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