Generative engines synthesize answers from corroborated facts; visibility is share-of-citation, not position ten. Build a hierarchy of canonical claims, evidence, and freshness—not keyword silos.
Executive snapshot
GEO / AEO hierarchy: Ranking without blue links
Systems & logicAEO/GEO
The move
Brands compete inside model answers and agent cards, not only SERP listings.
The friction
Marketing content fragments across PDPs, PDFs, and support articles without a single corroboration graph.
The product verdict
Invest in structured truth layers, scenario tests, and measurable citation lift—not vanity impressions.
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