GEO and AEO in plain terms
Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) and Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) share one goal: getting your brand into the answer itself. GEO targets the assistants that generate recommendations, such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity. AEO targets the answer features built into search, such as Google AI Overviews.
These systems pick brands on three signals: how well they understand you, how easily they can extract your content, and how many trusted sources mention you. All three vary by language and market. Ask a question in German and one brand is named. Ask it in Thai and another one is.