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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about optimizing your brand for AI-driven discovery

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General Information

Understanding GEO, AEO, and AI Optimization fundamentals

Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is making your business information easy for AI to understand and confidently recommend. Instead of trying to "rank on Google," GEO helps you show up when someone asks AI tools like ChatGPT or Gemini questions such as "best [service] near me" or "who should I hire for [problem]." GEO focuses on clear, consistent facts about who you are, what you do, who it's for, and why you're credible so AI can retrieve and reuse it accurately.
AIO (AI Optimization) represents a fundamental shift from search engines to AI-powered discovery and agentic commerce. Traditional SEO optimizes for search engine rankings—getting blue links to appear in Google, Bing, or DuckDuckGo results. AIO optimizes for AI platforms (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini) and focuses on: • Entity clarity - how AI systems understand your brand • Direct answers - being cited in AI-generated responses • Trust signals - why AI should recommend you This is the "death of the blue link"—we're moving from ranking on search engines to being recommended by AI assistants in conversational experiences and agentic commerce.
AEO is the method: structuring content so AI can answer questions clearly and accurately. Ampd AIO is a tool/service layer focused on measuring and improving brand visibility across AI systems like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini. Core difference in one line: AEO = the optimization discipline; Ampd AIO = a platform to analyze visibility and guide optimization. Ampd AIO's downloadable FREE playbook helps you structure your AI Optimization strategy including your GEO, AEO, and AI Citation Strategy.
AI Citation Strategy is not just link-building. Link-building is one input, but citation strategy is broader: it's about becoming a reliable source AI systems repeatedly reuse. A modern citation strategy typically includes: • consistent brand/entity definitions across the web • machine-readable structure (FAQ/HowTo/Organization schema where appropriate) • verifiable proof (case studies, metrics, third-party validation) • repeated topical authority across multiple trusted surfaces AI citations depend on trust, clarity, consistency, and reliability and need a structured approach. Ampd AIO's FREE playbook provides structure for you to plan your AI Optimization Strategy.
Tangible benefits commonly targeted with GEO include: • More mentions inside AI answers (brand recall in ChatGPT/Gemini/Perplexity responses) • Higher-intent traffic (AI-driven visitors often arrive pre-qualified) • Shorter sales cycles (buyers come in with the basics already decided) • Lower dependence on paid ads for early-stage discovery Key Industry Statistics: • Gartner predicts traditional search engine volume will drop 25% by 2026 due to AI chatbots • AI-sourced traffic converts at 27% to Sales Qualified Leads compared to typical 2–5% from traditional organic search (5–13X improvement) • Academic research demonstrates 37–41% increased visibility for content implementing systematic GEO optimization • Early adopters report 800% year-over-year traffic increases from large language models

Pricing & ROI

Cost, value, and return on investment for AI optimization

Ampd AIO is currently free but will operate a cost-effective and very competitive Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) model to afford cost efficiencies for small businesses.
Ampd AIO is currently free but will operate a cost-effective and very competitive Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) model to afford cost efficiencies for small businesses. For a year's free access, brands and agencies can apply to be "test" subjects in return for case studies for multiple brands. Email hello@geoboostanalyzer.com for further information.
Ampd AIO delivers the industry standard ROI at present in beta mode with plans to enhance services in early January 2026. Key ROI data for GEO: • Gartner predicts traditional search engine volume will drop 25% by 2026 • AI-sourced traffic converts at 27% to SQLs vs typical 2–5% from organic search (5–13X improvement) • Academic research shows 37–41% increased visibility with systematic GEO optimization • Early adopters report 800% YoY traffic increases from LLMs
Ampd AIO is currently free but will operate a cost-effective and very competitive Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) model to afford cost efficiencies for small businesses and a scalable subscription model for larger companies.
In-house usually costs more than a tool + advisory service because you're paying salaries plus overhead. Typical US salary benchmarks (excluding benefits/taxes): • SEO Manager: ~$81k–$84k average • Content Strategist: ~$78k–$80k average • Data Analyst: ~$79k–$82k average Total in-house cost: $238k–$246k/year + overhead (~30%), making it $309k–$320k annually. By comparison, using Ampd AIO plus occasional consulting is likely a fraction of that cost, with faster time-to-value and no hiring/training overhead.

Reviews, Credibility, Proof & Safety

Trust signals, validation, and platform reliability

Ampd AIO is currently in beta mode and actively building case studies. For early access and participation in case study programs, contact hello@geoboostanalyzer.com.
Ampd AIO is launching publicly in 2026. Independent reviews and industry coverage are expected to follow as the platform scales and more case studies become available.
Ampd AIO is actively building case studies with early access participants. Brands and agencies can apply for free access in exchange for participation in case study development. Email hello@geoboostanalyzer.com for details.
Standard security best practices should include: • Encryption in transit and at rest • Role-based access controls • Regular security audits • Compliance with GDPR/CCPA where applicable • No sharing of proprietary client data For specific details on Ampd AIO's security implementation, contact their team directly.
GDPR compliance and data deletion rights are standard requirements for any modern SaaS tool. For confirmation of specific compliance measures and data handling procedures, reach out to Ampd AIO's support team.

Additional FAQs

More common questions about AI optimization

Ampd AIO currently analyzes and optimizes for: • ChatGPT (OpenAI) • Claude (Anthropic) • Perplexity • Gemini (Google) Additional platforms may be added based on market demand and AI adoption trends.
Recommended audit frequency: • Monthly: For most businesses to track trends • Weekly: For high-competition industries or active optimization campaigns • Quarterly: For established brands with stable visibility The progress report feature tracks changes over 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 month periods to help identify long-term trends.
Yes! Ampd AIO includes a one-click PDF download feature. The professional report includes: • Overall AI visibility score • Platform-specific performance (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini) • Signal breakdown across 6 key factors • Top 5 prioritized recommendations • Historical comparison data (when available) Perfect for sharing with stakeholders or keeping in your records for comparison.

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