How To Choose Generative Engine Optimization Tool
- Jayashree VS
- Dec 12
- 7 min read
Updated: Dec 18
Did you realize almost 70% of online journeys begin at search engine platforms like Google and Bing? That is a big number. Yet something is changing. People increasingly head straight to generative AI like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity as their starting blocks.
At Blazly, I have watched this shift demand a new approach. Optimizing your content for these AI powered platforms, what we are calling Generative Engine Optimization or GEO, is no longer optional. It is a basic requirement for staying relevant online and growing sustainably.
GEO goes beyond tweaking your current search engine optimization. I have seen it demands a different way of thinking. It means prioritizing content appealing to traditional search engines and AI algorithms. That is where GEO tools like Blazly come into play.
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What Are Generative Engine Optimization Tools?
Generative Engine Optimization tools are software solutions designed to help fine tune your content and boost your online presence for generative AI platforms. Unlike old school search engine optimization tools, which focus on top rankings in search engine results pages (SERPs), GEO tools tackle the specific needs of AI driven search and content generation.
We define Generative Engine Optimization Tools as resources designed to help you:
Understand AI citation preferences: Learn which sources and sites are favored by different AI when creating responses.
Analyze competitor strategies in AI: See how your rivals are positioning themselves within the generative AI space.
Create AI friendly content: Develop content AI can easily grasp and use.
Monitor AI visibility: Track how well your content performs across different AI platforms.
In short, GEO tools bridge the gap between traditional search engine optimization and generative AI. I feel they allow you to stay ahead and attract both human users and AI algorithms. This is why we built Blazly GEO.
Why GEO Tools Are Essential
Generative AI presents both a challenge and an opportunity for businesses. On one hand, I see it adds another layer of complexity to online marketing. On the other, I see it creates new ways to connect and engage with your target audience.
AI is shaping user behavior: More and more, people use AI platforms to find information, get recommendations and discover solutions. If your business lacks presence in these areas, you are missing out on a large chunk of your potential customer base.
Traditional search engine optimization is not enough: Search engine optimization remains important, but it does not fully address the nuances of generative AI. AI models have their own ranking algorithms and citation preferences, requiring a specialized strategy.
GEO tools offer a leg up: Using GEO tools gives you key insights into how AI models interpret and use your content. This allows you to refine your strategy and outshine your rivals in the generative AI space.
Data informs decisions: GEO tools offer specific data on keyword rankings, citation flow and competitor strategies, helping businesses make informed choices.
Failing to adapt to this new environment can lead to reduced visibility, lost traffic and a drop in revenue. Adopting GEO tools is a proactive step toward protecting your online presence and ensuring lasting success.
Key GEO Tool Features
AI Visibility Monitoring
AI Visibility Monitoring lets you track your website's presence across various AI platforms. It monitors your keyword rankings, reveals opportunities for improved rankings and provides insight into how AI models interpret your content.
At Blazly, I understand that monitoring your AI presence involves more than just tracking rankings. It involves understanding the context behind those rankings. Our AI Monitor feature offers a detailed view of your performance across multiple AI platforms, including OpenAI, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity.
AI Citation Flow Analysis
Blazly helps you find citation opportunities across AI platforms. It analyzes which sites and sources are cited for specific keywords in different countries, allowing you to create a backlink strategy that resonates with AI.
With Blazly GEO, our AI Citation Flow functionality helps you pinpoint the most influential sources in your industry and build relationships with them. I feel this greatly increases your chances of being cited by AI, boosting your authority and presence.
Competitor Research
Competitor Research lets you analyze your rivals' strategies within the generative AI space. It offers insights into their content, backlink profiles and keyword targeting, allowing you to identify opportunities to outperform them.
Blazly Competitor Research feature lets you dissect your competitors' strategies and identify their weaknesses. I believe this knowledge empowers you to create content that is more thorough, more engaging and more likely to be favored by AI.
GEO and AEO Content Writer
GEO and AEO Content Writer feature lets you generate search engine optimization optimized content also optimized for AI answer engines (AEO). It ensures your content is easily understood and cited by AI, increasing your chances of ranking in traditional search and generative AI platforms.
I recognize the need to create content that resonates with both people and AI. Our GEO & AEO Content Writer feature generates content that is informative and engaging, organized in a way that AI can easily understand and use.
GEO Crawl
Blazly crawls your site to analyze its internal linking structure, identify orphan pages and offer recommendations for improving site architecture and search engine optimization. A well organized site is more easily understood by AI, improving your overall presence within the generative AI space.
The GEO Crawl feature offers a detailed analysis of your website's structure, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring human users and AI can easily access your content.
How to Choose the Right GEO Tool
With a growing number of GEO tools available, choosing the right one can seem tricky. Keep these things in mind:
Your specific needs: What are your goals? Are you looking to boost AI presence, find citation opportunities or create AI friendly content?
Your budget: GEO tools range in price from free to enterprise level. Decide how much you are willing to spend and choose a tool that fits your budget.
The tool's features and capabilities: Does the tool offer the features you need to achieve your goals? Is it easy to use and navigate?
The vendor's reputation and support: Is the vendor reputable and reliable? Do they offer good customer support?
Multi LLM Support: Ensure the tool analyzes across multiple LLMs, including OpenAI GPT 4, Google Gemini 2.0 Flash, Anthropic Claude Sonnet 4.5 and Perplexity Sonar.
By carefully considering these things, you can choose a GEO tool that meets your specific needs and helps you achieve your goals within the generative AI space.
Step-by-Step Guide to Using GEO Tools Effectively
Set up your account and configure your settings: Follow the tool's instructions to create an account and configure your settings, including your website URL and target keywords.
Run an initial analysis: Use the tool's features to conduct an initial analysis of your website's presence, citation flow and competitor strategies.
Identify areas for improvement: Based on the analysis results, identify areas where you can improve your website's performance within the generative AI space.
Implement the tool's recommendations: Follow the tool's recommendations to refine your content, create backlinks and improve your site architecture.
Monitor your progress: Use the tool's monitoring features to track your progress and make adjustments as needed.
Remember, Generative Engine Optimization is an ongoing process. It requires constant monitoring, analysis and refinement to stay ahead and maintain your presence within the ever shifting generative AI environment.
The Future of GEO Tools
As generative AI advances, Generative Engine Optimization tools will become more advanced and essential. We can expect these trends:
More advanced AI powered analysis: GEO tools will use AI to offer more detailed insight into how AI models interpret and use your content.
Real time refinement: GEO tools will offer real time recommendations for refining your content as you create it, ensuring it is always AI friendly.
Integration with other marketing tools: GEO tools will integrate with other marketing tools, such as search engine optimization platforms and content management systems, to offer a more complete picture of your online performance.
Focus on AEO: With the growth of AI powered answer engines, GEO tools will focus more on refining content for AEO, ensuring AI can easily understand and cite your content.
At Blazly, I am committed to staying at the forefront of these trends and giving our users the most advanced and effective GEO available. Generative Engine Optimization is the future of online marketing and I am dedicated to helping businesses thrive in this new era.
Real-World Examples
To show the power of GEO tools, let us look at a few real world examples:
Local Restaurant: A local restaurant uses a GEO tool to find citation opportunities in AI powered travel guides. By building relationships with these guides, the restaurant increases its chances of being recommended to tourists in the area.
Ecommerce Company: An ecommerce company uses a GEO tool to analyze its competitors' content strategies within the generative AI space. Based on the analysis, the company creates more thorough and engaging content that outperforms its rivals in AI search results.
SaaS Provider: A SaaS provider uses a GEO tool to monitor its website's presence across various AI platforms. The tool identifies a drop in rankings on a specific platform, prompting the company to refine its content for that platform and regain its presence.
These examples show how GEO tools can improve online presence, increase traffic and drive revenue in the age of generative AI.
Get Started with Blazly GEO Today
The generative AI revolution is happening now. Businesses that embrace Generative Engine Optimization tools and adapt to this new environment will thrive. The good news is getting started with GEO tools is easier than you think.
At Blazly, we offer various GEO tools and resources to help businesses of all sizes succeed within the generative AI space. Whether you want to boost your AI presence, find citation opportunities or create AI friendly content, we have the tools and know how you need.
Ready to boost your online presence? Start your free trial of Blazly GEO today and see the power of Generative Engine Optimization.
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