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Sourced, in-depth guides on generative engine optimization - the exact pages we publish to get cited by ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini and Grok. We do for ourselves what we do for customers.
45 guides
Playbooks & how-to17
Run GEO From Cursor or Claude Code: MCP Servers for AI Visibility (2026)Yes, you can run GEO workflows from Cursor or Claude Code with an MCP server. How the full loop works (gaps, briefs, writing, publishing) and which AI visibility vendors ship MCP in 2026.2026-08-28read →The Content AI Assistants Actually Cite: Page Structure That Wins in 2026 | GEOHATSWhat kind of content do AI assistants actually cite? The evidence: quotations +41%, statistics +31%, tables, FAQs, fresh dates. An annotated anatomy of a citable page.2026-08-28read →What Is Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)? The 2026 Definition, ExplainedGenerative engine optimization (GEO) is the practice of getting your content retrieved, quoted, and cited in AI answers. The precise 2026 definition, GEO vs SEO table, the research behind it, and three myths debunked.2026-08-28read →How to Show Up as a Source in Perplexity Answers (2026) | GEOHATSThe Perplexity-specific playbook: PerplexityBot crawlability, why Google rankings matter more here than on ChatGPT, the surfaces Perplexity over-cites for B2B, and how to measure your mention rate.2026-08-28read →How to Track Brand Mentions in AI Answers (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity) in 2026A practical 2026 guide to track brand mentions in AI answers: a DIY spreadsheet method for ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini and Google AI Overviews, plus tools with verified pricing from $29/month.2026-08-28read →How to Get Your Agency Recommended in AI Search (2026) | GEOHATSHow to get your agency recommended in AI search and AI Overviews: buy mentions in cited listicles, publish a better comparison page, and post on Reddit by hand.2026-08-28read →How to Get Your Brand Mentioned in AI Answers (2026 Playbook) | GEOHATSA research-backed playbook for getting your brand named in ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity answers: listicle placement, Reddit and YouTube presence, entity consistency, and mention-rate tracking.2026-08-28read →How to Get Your LinkedIn Tool Recommended in AI Search (2026) | GEOHATSGet your LinkedIn tool recommended in AI search by stacking touchpoints: paid listicle mentions, niche pages, 12 Reddit posts and YouTube until AI cannot miss you.2026-08-28read →How to Get Your Mobile App Recommended by ChatGPT (2026) | GEOHATSHow to get your mobile app recommended by ChatGPT: publish about 30 GEO pages, win on content over domain authority, and index on Google, Bing and IndexNow.2026-08-28read →How to Get Your Screen Recorder Recommended in AI Search (2026) | GEOHATSHow to get your screen recording app recommended in AI search and cited by ChatGPT: the Reddit deep-dive, the paid listicle route, and keyword variations that win.2026-08-28read →How to Get Your SEO Tool Cited in AI Search (2026) | GEOHATSHow to get your SEO tool cited in AI search: buy a mention in the listicles AI already quotes, or build a better long-tail page. The paid and free ways, explained.2026-08-28read →Google AI Overviews Optimization in 2026: How to Get Your Site FeaturedThe evidence-based playbook for Google AI Overviews optimization in 2026: how AIO picks sources (verified overlap numbers), why rankings still matter, passage extractability, freshness, and tracking.2026-08-28read →How Accurate Are AI Visibility Trackers? What the Numbers Really Mean (2026)AI visibility trackers give you trends, not gospel. Here is what the numbers can and cannot tell you reliably, the API-vs-app problem, and how to read tracker data sensibly in 2026.2026-08-28read →How to Get Cited by ChatGPT in 2026: A Practical Playbook | GEOHATSA research-backed, six-step playbook for getting your website cited by ChatGPT: quotable structure, Bing retrievability, off-page mentions, and weekly measurement.2026-08-28read →GEO for Agencies in 2026: How to Sell and Deliver AI Visibility as a ServiceThe agency playbook for GEO in 2026: the service menu, pricing models without invented benchmarks, a multi-client tool stack compared with verified pricing, and the monthly report that retains clients.2026-08-28read →GEO Tools That Write the Content (Not Just Score It): 2026 GuideMost GEO tools show you a visibility score. Few write the page that fixes the gap. A verified 2026 breakdown of which tools track, recommend, write and publish, with honest limits for each, including our own.2026-08-28read →AI Search Optimization Tools for Small SaaS (2026): What Fits a Bootstrapped BudgetA needs-first buying guide to AI search optimization tools for small SaaS teams in 2026. Real vendor pricing checked August 2026, the enterprise-tier trap explained, and a 12-month cost table from $47 one time to $4,788 a year.2026-08-28read →
Comparisons10
Profound vs Peec AI vs Otterly.AI (2026): The 3-Way AI Visibility ComparisonProfound, Peec AI and Otterly.AI compared head to head for 2026: verified pricing, engines tracked, analytics depth, agency workflows, and which tool fits which buyer.2026-08-28read →Peec AI vs Otterly.AI (2026): Which AI Brand Monitor Should You Pick?Peec AI vs Otterly.AI compared on price, prompts per dollar, engine coverage, seats, analytics and API access. Per-factor winners and a clear verdict for solo founders and agencies, checked August 5, 2026.2026-08-28read →Profound vs Peec AI (2026): Enterprise Depth or Agency Agility?Profound vs Peec AI compared factor by factor for 2026: verified pricing ($99 to $399 vs 85 to 425 euros), engine coverage, analytics depth, agency workflows and an honest answer for small SaaS teams.2026-08-28read →GEOHATS vs Peec AI (2026): Tracker or Full Loop?GEOHATS vs Peec AI, compared honestly in 2026: engines tracked, analytics depth, content generation, publishing, MCP workflow, and real 12-month costs. Peec wins on analytics and agency workflows; GEOHATS wins on fixing the gap.2026-08-28read →GEOHATS vs Profound (2026): Which AI Visibility Tool Fits You?An honest head-to-head of GEOHATS and Profound for 2026: engines tracked, content generation, publishing, MCP workflow, team features, and real total cost at three usage levels.2026-08-28read →GEO Agency vs AI Visibility Tool: Dashboard or Outcome?AI visibility tools ($29-$399/mo) show you the problem; a GEO agency fixes it. Only GEOHATS refunds if it doesn't. The honest 2026 comparison.2026-08-28read →GEO Tools vs SEO Tools in 2026: Do You Need Both If You Pay for Ahrefs or Semrush?Semrush's AI Visibility Toolkit costs $99/mo and Ahrefs Brand Radar tracks 7 AI surfaces. Here is exactly when your SEO suite is enough, and when a dedicated GEO tool earns its budget line.2026-08-28read →GEO Tools With Lifetime Deals in 2026: One-Time Pricing vs SubscriptionsEvery GEO tool lifetime deal we could verify in August 2026 (GEOHATS, iGEO, ZeroRank AI), the subscription landscape at real vendor prices ($29 to $399/month), a 3-year total-cost table, and an honest look at why one-time pricing is rare in AI visibility.2026-08-28read →GEOHATS vs Otterly.AI (2026): Monitoring vs the Full Citation LoopGEOHATS vs Otterly.AI compared honestly for 2026: Otterly wins on entry price and monitoring simplicity, GEOHATS wins on writing, publishing and re-scanning the page that actually gets you cited by ChatGPT.2026-08-28read →AEO vs GEO vs AI SEO: What They Mean & What to BuyAEO vs GEO vs AI SEO, defined clearly for 2026 - what each optimizes, how they overlap, and which one you actually buy. Only GEOHATS' done-for-you service guarantees the result.2026-08-28read →
Alternatives4
Semrush Alternatives for AI Search Visibility (2026): When the SEO Suite Isn't EnoughSemrush now has an AI Visibility Toolkit ($99/mo per domain). Here is what it covers, when it is enough, and 6 verified alternatives (Otterly, Peec, Profound, Trakkr, Rankscale, GEOHATS) for when it is not.2026-08-28read →Profound Alternatives in 2026: 7 AI Visibility Tools Compared (Incl. Cheaper Options)Profound starts at $99/mo for ChatGPT only and $399/mo for multi-engine tracking. Here are 7 real alternatives for small SaaS budgets, with vendor-verified pricing checked August 2026.2026-08-28read →Otterly.AI Alternatives in 2026: Tools That Go Beyond MonitoringOtterly.AI is solid, cheap AI-search monitoring, but it will not write the fix. Compare 8 Otterly alternatives for 2026 that track, write, and publish content.2026-08-28read →Peec AI Alternatives in 2026: 7 Options Compared7 real Peec AI alternatives compared for 2026: GEOHATS, Profound, Otterly.AI, Trakkr, Rankscale, Scrunch AI and Semrush. Verified pricing, engines tracked, and which tool actually writes the fix.2026-08-28read →
Tool deep-dives9
Peec AI Limitations in 2026: What It Does and Doesn't DoAn honest, fair look at Peec AI limitations in 2026. Peec is a strong AI visibility tracker, but it reports where you lose, it does not write or publish the fix. Verified facts, pricing, engine limits, and where it fits.2026-08-28read →Peec AI Pricing in 2026: Tiers, Limits, and What It Really CostsPeec AI costs $95 to $495 per month for brands and $245 to $795 for agencies. Every tier, prompt limit, engine add-on fee, and hidden cost, checked August 4, 2026.2026-08-28read →Profound Pricing in 2026: What It Actually Costs (And Who It's For)Profound pricing, checked August 4, 2026: $99/mo Starter (ChatGPT only), $399/mo Growth (3 engines), custom Enterprise estimated at $2,000 to $5,000+/mo by third parties. What each tier includes, hidden costs, and cheaper alternatives.2026-08-28read →Is Profound Overkill for a Small Business? Who It's Really For (2026)An honest fit check: what Profound's $99 Starter plan actually gives a small SaaS, where its real value sits, the signals you're too small for it, and right-sized alternatives (Otterly, Peec AI, GEOHATS).2026-08-28read →Otterly.AI Pricing in 2026: Tiers, Limits, and Is It Worth It?Otterly.AI pricing in 2026 starts at $29/mo (Lite) and runs to $189 Standard and $489 Premium, plus paid add-ons for Claude and Gemini. Sourced tiers, real limits, free trial, and an honest worth-it verdict for a solo founder. Checked August 5, 2026.2026-08-28read →Otterly.AI Review (2026): Honest Take on Whether AI Monitoring HelpsAn evidence-based Otterly.AI review for 2026: verified features, real pricing ($29 to $489), what G2 users praise and flag, and the honest answer to whether AI search monitoring actually improves your visibility.2026-08-28read →GEO Pricing in 2026: What $2K-$15K/Month BuysGEO costs $2,000-$15,000/mo in 2026 - what each tier buys, with sourced ranges, an ROI worksheet, and the guarantee-based pricing nobody else offers.2026-08-28read →Does Profound Have a Free Trial? Cheap Ways to Try AI Visibility Tracking (2026)Profound has no traditional no-card free trial in 2026: the cheapest real entry is the $99/mo ChatGPT-only Starter plan, plus a one-time free AEO report. Here are the genuinely cheap and free ways to try AI visibility tracking instead.2026-08-28read →Affordable AI Visibility Tools in 2026: Track Your Brand in ChatGPT Without Enterprise PricingThe budget-first guide to affordable AI visibility tools in 2026. Real entry prices for Otterly, Rankscale, Trakkr, Peec, Profound, ZeroRank and GEOHATS, plus the free DIY method, in one honest cost table.2026-08-28read →
Guides5
The Surfer SEO Equivalent for GEO: Tools for AI Citations (2026)Surfer optimizes content to rank on Google and now tracks AI visibility too. Here is what Surfer does for AI in 2026 and the dedicated GEO tools that measure and win AI citations.2026-08-28read →You Rank #1 on Google but ChatGPT Ignores You: Why, and the Fix (2026)You did SEO right and still never show up in ChatGPT. The reason: AI answers run on Bing's index, quotable structure, and third-party mentions, not Google rank. Here is the 6-step diagnosis and fix, every claim linked to its study.2026-08-28read →7 Best GEO Agencies for B2B SaaS 2026 (+ Claims Test)The 7 best GEO agencies for B2B SaaS in 2026, ranked by PLG vs sales-led fit and verified pricing - plus a 5-step test for any agency's claims.2026-08-28read →Best GEO Tools for SaaS in 2026: 9 Platforms Ranked and PricedThe 9 best GEO (generative engine optimization) tools for SaaS in 2026, ranked for founders and small teams. Real vendor pricing checked August 2026: GEOHATS, Profound, Peec AI, Otterly.AI, Scrunch, AthenaHQ, Ahrefs Brand Radar, Semrush, Rankscale.2026-08-28read →10 Best GEO Agencies in 2026 (Ranked + Guarantee Test)We ranked the 10 best GEO agencies of 2026 by pricing, engines and one test - who guarantees AI citations? Only GEOHATS: 90 days or 100% refund.2026-08-28read →