Fundamentals
AEO vs GEO vs SEO
2026-01-15 6 minAI Commerce Visibility Research
The definitions
Three related disciplines, each targeting a different surface.
SEO targets ranked results, AEO targets direct answers, and GEO targets synthesized generative responses.
Why you need all three
They share foundations — structured data, clarity and authority — and reinforce each other.
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