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GEO vs SEO
SEO is the established foundation for search discovery and ranking. GEO is a newer label for improving usefulness and visibility as a source in generative search experiences.
| Area | SEO | GEO |
|---|---|---|
| Primary emphasis | Search discovery, ranking and useful search results. | Source visibility and usefulness in generative answers. |
| Technical base | Crawlability, indexing, site structure and quality. | Depends heavily on those same foundations. |
| Content | Useful pages matched to search intent. | Clear, attributable information with strong evidence and context. |
| Guarantees | No ranking guarantee. | No citation or recommendation guarantee. |
For Google Search, Google's current guidance explicitly says SEO best practices remain relevant to its generative AI features.