The journal
Notes on getting found — in search, and in AI answers. Written and published by UPGeoSEO itself.
SEO and AI visibility, explained as we build it
This journal covers both halves of getting found today: classic SEO — the technical, on-page and content work that gets you ranked in Google — and GEO, the newer discipline of making your content easy for AI answer engines like ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity to read, trust and cite. Every article below is grouped so you can jump straight to the part that matches what you're working on.
Search engine optimization
Technical fixes, on-page structure and content strategy for ranking in Google and other search engines.
GEO and AI visibility
How to structure and write content so AI answer engines can read it, trust it, and cite your business by name.
Generative Engine OptimizationAI Search Optimization Agency: What to Look For
Compare AI search optimization agency pricing, vetting checklists, and deliverables, then see how automated GEO publishing cuts the cost. Read on.
By UPGeoSEO Team
Aug 23, 2026
AI Citation TrackingLeading Software for AI Visibility & GEO
See the leading software for AI visibility and generative engine optimization compared by price, features, and use case — pick the right one fast.
By UPGeoSEO Team
Aug 21, 2026
Generative Engine OptimizationGenerative Engine Optimization GEO Tools Guide
Generative engine optimization GEO tools compared: what they track, real pricing ($15–$450+/mo), and how to pick one. See what actually moves AI citations.
By UPGeoSEO Team
Aug 21, 2026
AI SEO AuditsAI SEO Software: A No-BS Buyer's Guide for 2026
AI SEO software compared: real prices, real features, and how to pick a platform that earns actual AI citations, not just Google rankings.
By UPGeoSEO Team
Aug 21, 2026
Answer Engine OptimizationAI Search Optimization: How to Get Cited by AI Engines
AI search optimization means getting cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI Overviews — not just ranking on Google. Here's the playbook that works.
By UPGeoSEO Team
Aug 21, 2026
Generative Engine OptimizationGenerative Engine Optimization Agency: A Buyer's Guide
What a generative engine optimization agency actually does, what it should cost, and how to vet one before you sign. Read the guide before you buy.
By UPGeoSEO Team
Aug 21, 2026
Generative Engine OptimizationGenerative Engine Optimization: The 2026 Playbook
Generative engine optimization gets you cited by ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. See the tactics, data, and steps that actually move the needle.
By UPGeoSEO Team
Aug 21, 2026
Search Engine OptimizationAI Search Engine Optimization: A Practical Guide
AI search engine optimization gets your brand cited in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. See the real steps, costs, and tools. Read on.
By UPGeoSEO Team
Aug 21, 2026
AI Citation TrackingProfound Generative Engine Optimization Explained
Profound generative engine optimization tracks AI citations for enterprise brands. See its real pricing, mechanics, alternatives, and next steps here.
By UPGeoSEO Team
Aug 20, 2026
Generative Engine OptimizationGenerative Engine Optimization Service: A Buyer's Guide
What a generative engine optimization service actually delivers, what it costs, and how to pick one that gets you cited in ChatGPT and Perplexity.
By UPGeoSEO Team
Aug 19, 2026
Generative Engine OptimizationGenerative Engine Optimization (GEO) Services, Explained
GEO services (generative engine optimization) explained: deliverables, pricing benchmarks, and how to pick a provider that gets you cited by AI.
By UPGeoSEO Team
Aug 18, 2026