Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)

AI Search Optimization (GEO) — get your store cited by ChatGPT, AI Overviews, and Bing Copilot

When buyers ask AI what to buy, your store should be the answer. We write and structure content specifically to earn citations inside AI-generated responses — tracked, measured, and reported monthly.

No contracts · No sales calls · Cancel anytime

ChatGPT · AI Overviews · Gemini · Perplexity · Bing Copilot

ChatGPT
What are the best gold rings for everyday wear?
For everyday gold rings, look for solid 14k or 18k gold bands...
Your store cited as source
mystore.com/blog/gold-rings-guide
Cited
ChatGPTAI OverviewsBing CopilotPerplexity
33K
33,700+ AI citations
Bing Webmaster Tools

Content built to get cited by

ChatGPTChatGPT
AI OverviewsAI Overviews
GeminiGemini
PerplexityPerplexity
Bing CopilotBing Copilot
GrokGrok
AIO (Search Queries)AIO (Search Queries)

Real result — our own store

The AI citation numbers we actually built

Our own store. Verified in Bing Webmaster Tools and Google Search Console. Not a guarantee of yours.

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Why most stores get zero AI citations

AI engines like ChatGPT and Bing Copilot don't cite stores at random — they cite sources. Most stores have four structural gaps that make them uncitable.

Unstructured product content

AI engines need clear, direct answers. Most product pages are persuasion copy — not structured, citable information AI can extract.

No citation tracking at all

You can't improve what you don't measure. Most stores have no idea whether they're cited by any AI engine — and how that number is trending.

Missing entity & schema signals

AI engines use structured data to understand what your store sells. Without Product, FAQ, and Speakable schema, you're invisible to their retrieval layer.

Google-only strategy

SEO built purely for Google search rankings doesn't produce AI citations. GEO requires a different content structure, different schema, and different optimisation signals.

What's included

What our AI search optimization service covers

Every deliverable is built to earn citations — not just to rank. Research-driven, human-executed, published to your store.

Answer-optimized content

We write content as citable answers — direct, structured, substantive. Every article is engineered to be extracted verbatim by AI engines responding to buyer queries.

Entity & schema markup

We implement Product, FAQPage, Speakable, and BreadcrumbList schema on every eligible page — giving AI engines the structured signals they need to surface your store in answers.

Per-engine citation tracking

Bing Copilot citations tracked directly via Bing Webmaster Tools. ChatGPT, AI Overviews, and Perplexity tracked via query sampling and entity monitoring — all reported monthly.

Bing Webmaster Tools setup

We configure your Bing Webmaster Tools property, connect it to your store, and set up the Copilot citation reporting so you can see — with your own eyes — every citation your store earns.

Topical authority & entity building

AI engines cite stores that are recognised as authoritative sources on a topic. We build that authority through topic clusters, internal linking, and consistent entity signals across your site.

Monthly GEO report

A clean monthly report on AI citation growth: citations by engine, cited pages, new pages cited, and what content drove results. No vanity metrics — just the citation data that matters.

How our GEO optimization process works

1

AI citation audit

We audit your current AI citation status across all five major engines — Bing Copilot, ChatGPT, AI Overviews, Gemini, and Perplexity. You get a baseline so every future gain is measurable.

2

Citation gap research

We identify which buyer queries your category answers — and which AI engines are citing your competitors instead of you. Every content piece targets a specific citation gap.

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Answer-optimized content production

Research-based articles structured as citable answers: direct answers first, supporting evidence second, FAQ blocks, schema throughout. Written by humans, never AI slop.

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Schema & entity implementation

We publish to your store and implement FAQPage, Speakable, Product, and BreadcrumbList schema. We also configure Bing Webmaster Tools so citation data is immediately visible.

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Citation tracking & monthly report

Monthly GEO report: citations by engine, new pages cited, citation velocity trends. We adjust the content strategy based on what earned citations — then do it again.

Our own store · Verified in Bing Webmaster Tools · Not a guarantee

From 0 to 33,700+ Bing Copilot citations and 959K Google impressions

We didn't sell GEO before we proved it ourselves. Our own ecommerce store went from zero AI citations to 33,700+ Bing Copilot citations and 959K Google Search Console impressions in approximately 3 months using the exact system we now run for our clients.

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See the full case study
Bing Webmaster Tools
Bing Webmaster Tools · Copilot Citations33.7K citations
Bing Webmaster Tools showing 33,700 total Copilot citations, 45 average cited pages, with exponential growth chart April–June 2026
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Google Search Console · Performance959K impressions
Google Search Console showing 4,110 total clicks, 959,000 total impressions, position 9.3, with exponential growth chart March 29–June 27 2026
The honest comparison

Why stores switch to us

SeoCitedTypical AI-SEO appContent millGeneralist agencyGEO tracking tool
One real, verifiable case study
Research-based (not AI slop)
Published straight to your store
AI citation / GEO optimization
Transparent monthly pricing
Human editors + strategist
Monthly performance reporting

Transparent pricing

AI search optimization pricing — GEO included, no contracts

GEO is built into Growth and Scale plans. No add-ons, no separate GEO retainer — it's part of how every article is written.

Monthly billing · No annual lock-in · Cancel anytime

Starter

$750/mo

10 research-based articles/mo

  • 10 research-based articles / mo
  • Keyword + SERP research
  • On-page SEO + schema markup
  • Internal linking
  • Monthly performance report
  • Email support — 1 business day
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Most popular

Growth

$1,500/mo

20 research-based articles/mo

  • 20 research-based articles / mo
  • Everything in Starter
  • AI-citation content + tracking
  • ChatGPT · Bing Copilot · AI Overviews · Perplexity
  • Published direct to your store
  • Bi-weekly report
Get Started

Scale

$2,750/mo

40+ research-based articles/mo

  • 40+ research-based articles / mo
  • Everything in Growth
  • Full GEO optimization
  • Product + collection SEO
  • Priority delivery
  • Weekly report
Get Started

No contracts · Cancel anytime.

After checkout you get an onboarding form and a welcome email — we handle the rest. Questions? Email us, we reply within 1 business day. Not sure? Start with the $199 audit →

One-time · No subscription · Goes toward month 1

$199 SEO + AI Visibility Audit

We audit your Shopify store's Google rankings, AI-citation gaps, and content quality — then deliver a prioritised action plan. No subscription required. If you join a monthly plan, the $199 goes toward your first month.

Get a $199 Audit →

Questions? Email us — we reply within 1 business day.

Frequently asked questions

What is GEO — Generative Engine Optimization?

GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) is the practice of structuring your content so that AI engines like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Gemini, Perplexity, and Bing Copilot cite your store as a source when answering buyer questions. It's the AI equivalent of ranking on page 1 — except instead of a blue link, your store is quoted directly inside the answer.

How is GEO different from traditional SEO?

Traditional SEO earns you a link on the search results page. GEO earns your store a citation inside the AI-generated answer — before the links even appear. The techniques overlap (structured data, topical authority, clear direct answers) but GEO requires additional elements: entity markup, FAQ schema, speakable content, and copy written as citable answers rather than persuasive prose.

Which AI engines do you optimize for?

We optimize for all five major AI search engines: ChatGPT (OpenAI), Google AI Overviews, Google Gemini, Perplexity AI, and Bing Copilot. Each engine has different content-scoring signals, so we build content that satisfies all of them simultaneously — not just the one with the most traffic today.

Can you actually track AI citations?

Yes. Bing Webmaster Tools provides direct citation data for Bing Copilot. For ChatGPT, AI Overviews, and Perplexity we use a combination of query sampling, entity tracking, and third-party monitoring tools. Our own store accumulated 33,700+ verifiable Bing Copilot citations — visible directly in Bing Webmaster Tools, as shown on this page.

How quickly do AI citations appear?

AI citation results typically appear faster than traditional Google rankings. We've seen stores get their first verifiable Bing Copilot citations within 3–4 weeks of publishing well-structured, answer-optimized content. ChatGPT and AI Overviews can take 6–12 weeks for consistent citation patterns to emerge.

Do I need to already rank in Google to benefit from GEO?

Not necessarily. AI engines like ChatGPT and Perplexity index web content independently of Google — they have their own crawlers and retrieval systems. That said, stores with existing domain authority typically see faster citation uptake. We build both traditional SEO and GEO simultaneously, so you compound gains in both channels at once.

How much does AI search optimization cost?

GEO is included in our Growth ($1,500/mo) and Scale ($2,750/mo) plans — not a standalone service or add-on. If you want to first audit your current AI citation gaps before committing, our $199 SEO + AI Visibility Audit covers exactly that. The $199 fee is credited toward your first month if you subscribe.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. No contracts, no lock-in. Cancel before your next billing date and you're done. Because we front-load research and setup at the start of each cycle, the current month is delivered in full — but there are no cancellation fees, exit interviews, or pressure.

Ready to get your store cited by AI?

Start with a Growth or Scale plan and we'll build your GEO strategy from day one. No calls required — just checkout, onboard, and we handle the rest.

Questions? Email us — we reply within 1 business day.

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