Question 1

What is GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)?

Accepted Answer

Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is the practice of optimizing your website so it appears in AI-generated answers from platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and Claude. Unlike traditional SEO which targets blue links, GEO targets the AI answer boxes that now appear before search results. GEO involves structured data markup, answer-ready content, authoritative citations, and AI-parseable page structure.

Question 2

How long does SEO take to show results in Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

Most Vancouver businesses see measurable SEO results within 3 to 6 months. Competitive industries like plumbing, legal, and dental can take 6 to 12 months for top-3 Google rankings. SEOh! clients in lower-competition niches have reached Page 1 in as little as 11 weeks. GEO results often show faster — typically within 4 to 8 weeks of implementing structured data and answer-ready content.

Question 3

How much does SEO cost for a small business in Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

SEO services for small Vancouver businesses typically range from $500 to $3,000 per month depending on competitiveness and scope. SEOh! plans start at $497/month with no long-term contracts. This includes on-page optimization, local SEO, GEO optimization for AI search platforms, and monthly performance reporting.

Question 4

What is the difference between SEO and GEO?

Accepted Answer

SEO (Search Engine Optimization) focuses on ranking in traditional search engines like Google's blue-link results. GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) focuses on appearing in AI-generated answers — the featured summaries shown by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and other AI platforms. In 2025 and beyond, AI answers appear before traditional results for many queries, making GEO a critical complement to classic SEO.

Question 5

Does SEOh! serve businesses outside Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

Yes. While SEOh! is based in Vancouver, BC, we serve clients across Canada and North America. Our SEO and GEO services work for any English-language website. We have experience with local SEO across BC including Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, and Kelowna, as well as national and international campaigns.