What is the difference between SEO and GEO?

SEO (search engine optimisation) is about getting your website to appear in Google’s standard search results.

GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) is about making sure generative AI tools mention your business when someone asks them a question: ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude or Google’s AI answers.

The two work together: clear, structured content that genuinely answers your customers’ questions works for both. GEO adds specific elements, such as structured data, the llms.txt file and consistent information about you across the web.