Question 1

What is GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)?

Accepted Answer

GEO is the practice of understanding and improving how your brand appears in AI-generated search results — across platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, DeepSeek, and others. Unlike traditional SEO which focuses on link rankings, GEO focuses on whether AI models mention, recommend, or cite your brand when answering relevant questions.

Question 2

How does CitedMe collect AI search data?

Accepted Answer

CitedMe queries multiple AI platforms with questions relevant to your brand and category, then analyzes the responses to track brand mentions, competitor positioning, citation sources, and visibility trends over time.

Question 3

Which AI platforms does CitedMe support?

Accepted Answer

CitedMe currently tracks visibility across 7+ AI platforms including ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Google AI Overviews, DeepSeek, Yuanbao (Tencent), and Doubao (ByteDance) — covering both global and Chinese AI search ecosystems.

Question 4

How is GEO different from traditional SEO?

Accepted Answer

Traditional SEO optimizes for search engine result page rankings. GEO focuses on AI-generated answers — whether your brand appears in the response itself, what context surrounds it, and which sources the AI cites. The ranking factors, content signals, and measurement approaches are fundamentally different.

Question 5

What does an Assessment include?

Accepted Answer

A CitedMe Assessment covers your brand's current AI search position across multiple platforms, competitor comparison, citation source analysis, platform-by-platform visibility breakdown, and actionable recommendations. It's delivered as a professional report suitable for sharing with leadership.

Question 6

How often should I monitor AI search visibility?

Accepted Answer

AI search results change frequently as models are updated and retrained. We recommend establishing a baseline and then monitoring at regular intervals — weekly or bi-weekly for active optimization, monthly for ongoing tracking.

Question 7

Can CitedMe track competitors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CitedMe tracks competitor visibility alongside your brand, showing side-by-side positioning across platforms, comparative citation analysis, and competitive trends over time.

Question 8

Is CitedMe suitable for agencies managing multiple brands?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CitedMe supports multi-brand workflows with structured question libraries, consistent audit methodology, and exportable client-ready reports. Agencies can manage multiple client accounts from a single platform.

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