Frequently asked questions
Tout ce que vous devez savoir sur le GEO & l'AEO
The most frequently asked questions from our prospects about AI visibility, GEO, AEO and how we work.
What exactly is GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)? ↓
GEO — Generative Engine Optimization — is the set of techniques for optimising a brand's presence in responses generated by AIs like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude or Gemini. Unlike classic SEO which positions pages in Google, GEO gets your business cited spontaneously when a user asks an AI a question. It combines content optimisation for direct responses, data structuring (Schema Markup JSON-LD), brand authority building and AI citation monitoring.
How does AEO differ from GEO? ↓
AEO — Answer Engine Optimization — focuses more specifically on optimisation for direct response engines like Perplexity, Google SGE and Bing Copilot. GEO is broader and encompasses optimisation for all generative AI systems, including those that are not search engines (ChatGPT, Claude). At KaiZen, we treat GEO and AEO as complementary — the techniques overlap and reinforce each other.
How long does it take to see results in the AIs? ↓
The first AI visibility gains are observable between 30 and 60 days. The first month's quick wins — direct response content restructuring, Schema Markup JSON-LD, FAQPage schema — produce rapid effects. Gains related to authority building (Digital PR, public profiles, Knowledge Hub) consolidate over 3 to 6 months. AI visibility works like an asset: it accumulates and strengthens over time.
Does GEO/AEO replace my existing SEO? ↓
No. GEO/AEO and SEO are complementary, not substitutable. Good technical SEO reinforces your AI visibility — brands well-ranked on Google have more material available for AIs to cite them. However, GEO requires specific optimisations that SEO does not cover: data structuring for LLMs, "direct response" format, citation authority building, FAQPage and HowTo Schema Markup. We work in addition to your existing SEO activities.
How exactly do you measure AI visibility? ↓
Nous avons développé le Generative Visibility Score (SVG) — une métrique propriétaire sur 100 points. Nous testons votre marque sur 20 à 50 requêtes stratégiques dans ChatGPT, Claude et Perplexity, couvrant différents types de questions (générales, comparatives, locales, d'achat). Nous analysons si votre marque est citée, avec quelle fréquence, dans quel contexte, avec quel sentiment, et comment vos concurrents se positionnent sur les mêmes requêtes. Ce score est recalculé chaque mois pour mesurer votre progression.
What is Schema Markup JSON-LD and why is it essential for GEO? ↓
Schema Markup JSON-LD is a structured data format based on schema.org that AI engines read natively. By marking up your content with types like Organization, FAQPage, HowTo, Service or Article, you transmit to LLMs an unambiguous description of your business and expertise. A page with complete Schema Markup is understood 3 to 5 times more precisely by generative models, significantly increasing the probability of being cited in their responses.