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Field notes on AI search, citation engineering, and the new shape of organic visibility.
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geo-researchchatgptChatGPT vs Google AI Overviews: how much do their citations actually overlap?
Citation overlap between ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews is far lower than most teams assume — and the gap reveals two very different definitions of authority.
Jul 29, 20265 min read
perplexitycontent-freshnessContent freshness and Perplexity citations: how recent is recent enough?
Perplexity's citation algorithm leans heavily on recency. Here are the actual windows, refresh cadences, and timestamp signals that decide whether you get picked.
Jul 27, 20265 min read
researchgeo.com vs other TLDs: does your domain extension affect AI citation odds?
Roughly 80% of AI citations point to .com domains. Here's why that's mostly correlation, and what it means if you run a .io or .ai brand.
Jul 24, 20265 min read
perplexityredditReddit's share of Perplexity citations: what the 46.7% number actually means
The widely cited 46.7% Reddit-Perplexity figure is a top-10 share, not total volume. Here's what the underlying data actually says.
Jul 22, 20265 min read- chatgptcitation-tracking
ChatGPT citation tracking: 5 tools that show when you get mentioned
A practitioner's comparison of five ChatGPT citation tracking tools, with honest pros, cons, and pricing notes for free and paid options.
Jun 16, 20265 min read
geoai-searchChatGPT vs Perplexity vs Gemini: which AI search cites your brand?
A practitioner breakdown of how ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini differ on citation behavior, attribution style, and freshness — and what it means for GEO.
May 24, 20265 min read
researchahrefsBrand Mentions vs Backlinks: What Actually Drives AI Citation (Ahrefs 2025 Study)
Ahrefs studied 75,000 brands across AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and AI Mode. Mentions correlate ~3x stronger with AI citation than backlinks. What that means in practice.
May 22, 20266 min read- aeogeo
Best AEO/GEO Tools in 2026: 13 Platforms Compared
A field guide to the AEO and GEO tooling market in 2026 — what each platform actually tracks, who they're built for, and how to pick one without overspending.
May 15, 20265 min read