GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)
GlossaryThe practice of optimizing content to be cited by AI answer engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, etc.).
Definition
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is the emerging discipline of creating content structured for citation by large language model answer engines — ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini. The signals that drive GEO citation are recency (most recent is often preferred), specificity (exact numbers and tables over vague claims), honesty (conceding competitor strengths increases trust), and machine readability (`llms.txt`, JSON-LD schema, structured tables).
Why it matters for form backends
FormLoom's programmatic comparison pages, llms.txt, and honest comparison discipline are all GEO-first strategies aimed at being cited by AI answer engines when someone asks 'what's the best form backend?'
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