What’s the Difference Between SEO and GEO?

What’s the Difference Between SEO and GEO?

Short Answer

SEO optimizes for search engines. GEO optimizes for generative engines. They are complementary.

Expanded Explanation

SEO: backlinks, titles, meta, CTR. GEO: factual clarity, Q&A structure, schema presence, consistent entities.

Practical Example

Convert your top SEO guide into Q&A with JSON-LD. Link both pages.

FAQ

Need both? Yes.
Reuse content? Yes, restructure it.
Schema to use? FAQPage, HowTo, BreadcrumbList, Organization.