Frequently Asked Questions

Clear, honest answers to the most common questions about AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), and AI visibility for businesses.

What is AEO and GEO?

AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) are strategies for improving your business's visibility, citations, and recommendation likelihood inside AI platforms — ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot. When someone asks an AI assistant "who is the best [service] in [location]?", AEO/GEO significantly improves your odds of being the answer.

How is AEO/GEO different from SEO?

SEO optimizes for search engine rankings — the blue links on Google. AEO/GEO optimizes for AI-generated answers and recommendations. They complement each other, but AEO/GEO specifically targets the new AI discovery layer that is replacing traditional search results for high-intent queries.

How long until I see results from AEO/GEO?

Most clients see measurable improvements in AI citation share within 60 to 90 days of starting optimization. The free AI Visibility Audit gives you immediate clarity on your current position.

What AI platforms does FIVESIXTEN optimize for?

We optimize for ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity, Anthropic Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and emerging AI assistants. We continuously add new platforms as they gain market traction.

What is an AI Visibility Audit?

An AI Visibility Audit is a comprehensive analysis of how major AI platforms currently see, cite, and recommend your business. You receive a clear report showing your visibility, gaps, and how competitors compare — at no cost.

Can you guarantee that my business will appear in ChatGPT?

No ethical agency can guarantee specific AI citations or positions. AI platforms generate answers dynamically and their algorithms change frequently. What we guarantee is a rigorous, data-driven optimization process that significantly improves your likelihood of being cited. We are transparent about what is achievable and what is not.

Do you offer white-label AEO/GEO for agencies?

Yes. We provide white-label AEO and GEO services so marketing agencies can offer AI visibility optimization to their clients without building in-house expertise. The service runs under your agency brand.

Who is AEO/GEO for?

AEO/GEO is for any business that wants to improve its chances of being found and recommended by AI. Our primary clients are small businesses — local services, professional services, and multi-location brands. We also serve marketing agencies through our white-label program.

How do you measure AI visibility?

We measure citation presence (whether AI mentions your business), citation accuracy (whether the information is correct), competitive positioning (who AI recommends instead of you), and query coverage (how many relevant queries trigger your business). These metrics form your AI Visibility Score.

Is structured data enough by itself?

Structured data (JSON-LD, Schema.org markup) is important but not sufficient on its own. AI visibility requires a holistic approach: entity clarity, authoritative content, consistent information architecture, citation building, and ongoing optimization. Structured data is one layer of a multi-layer strategy.