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What is GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)?

A practical definition of GEO and how it differs from traditional SEO for brands selling in Brazil.

Definition

GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) is the practice of measuring and improving how a brand appears in AI-generated answers—mentions, citations, sentiment, and share of voice across tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude.

GEO vs SEO

SEO optimizes for search-engine result pages. GEO optimizes for synthesized answers inside AI assistants. Strong SEO content often becomes what LLMs cite, but ranking alone does not guarantee AI visibility.

Why it matters in Brazil

Brazilian buyers increasingly research products in AI before purchase. Brands that are absent from category answers lose consideration before a sales conversation starts.

How {brand} helps

MencionAI runs comparable prompts across major AI models, surfaces citation gaps versus competitors, and delivers a prioritized monthly action plan grounded in what models actually say.