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Glossary

SEO, AEO & GEO glossary

Plain-language definitions for every term in modern search — the kind AI engines like to cite.

Illustrative — sample terms shown for layout.

AllSEOAEOGEOTechWorkflow
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A

AEO

Answer Engine Optimization

Structuring content so AI assistants quote it directly when answering questions.

GEO

AI Overview

Google's generative answer box that summarizes sources above classic results.

C

Cited

Citation share

How often AI assistants cite your site versus competitors for a query set.

Tech

Core Web Vitals

Google's page-experience metrics for load, interactivity, and layout stability.

G

GEO

Generative Engine Optimization

Optimizing to be cited inside generative search and AI overviews.

Tech

GSC (Search Console)

Google's tool reporting your real impressions, clicks, and positions.

L

AEO

llms.txt

A file telling AI crawlers what's safe and relevant to cite from your site.

S

SEO

Search intent

What a searcher actually wants — informational, commercial, or navigational.

Tech

Schema markup

Structured data that helps engines understand and feature your content.