Generative SEO & AI Optimization Services
I provide generative engine optimization services for brands in Albany, Delmar, Troy, Saratoga, and the Capital Region. I optimize sites for AI Overviews, improving how search engines interpret, summarize, and display your brand. I use schema, structured content, and topic mapping to boost discoverability. I monitor ranking shifts, conversions, and coverage across AI search results to show measurable growth.
What Is Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)?
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is the next evolution of SEO, built to help brands appear inside AI Overviews, Search Generative Experience (SGE), and other AI-driven search engines. Instead of only optimizing for blue-link rankings, this approach focuses on how AI interprets, summarizes, and references your content. By refining your site’s schema markup, structured data, and topical authority, I ensure your brand is positioned for inclusion and citation within AI-generated results.
Effective AI optimization bridges the gap between traditional search and emerging generative platforms. It helps Google, ChatGPT, and Perplexity understand your expertise, improving visibility, credibility, and conversions. Every strategy is tested, data-backed, and tailored to how AI models extract and display brand information.
Ideal Clients for This Service:
Best for brands seeking visibility within AI Overviews and SGE results
Perfect for agencies expanding into AI-first SEO strategies
Designed for enterprises strengthening structured content ecosystems
Ideal for SaaS and educational organizations establishing topic authority
Recommended for marketers future-proofing visibility across AI search platforms
JEN CANNIZZO
PRESIDENT OF GROWTHOPEDIA
Education
- Westchester Community College
- University at Albany, SUNY
Statistics & Results
Frequently Asked Questions
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Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) expands beyond traditional SEO by optimizing how AI systems interpret and summarize your content—not just how search engines rank it. Traditional SEO targets keyword rankings, backlinks, and crawlability. GEO focuses on structured data, schema markup, and topical authority that help AI models like Google SGE, ChatGPT, and Perplexity accurately reference your brand in their generated results. Here at Growthopedia, I align both strategies so your site performs well in blue-link SERPs and AI summaries simultaneously. By combining schema precision with conversational keyword mapping, I ensure your business is “understood” by both search crawlers and generative models.
If you’re already ranking but not appearing in AI Overviews, a GEO audit can bridge that gap. Contact hello@growthopedia.com to future-proof your visibility.
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AI Overviews pull from structured, authoritative sources that demonstrate topic clarity and trust. To increase inclusion, I strengthen three key areas: structured data, entity linking, and content depth. First, I add schema markup that clarifies context for AI crawlers. Next, I interlink content to reinforce topical authority across your site. Finally, I refine on-page elements—headings, meta data, and contextual language—so AI models can easily extract factual insights. Unlike general SEO tactics that chase keywords, GEO focuses on how AI interprets semantics and relationships.
I also monitor AI Overview coverage through tracking dashboards that visualize citation frequency, content attribution, and visibility trends. This data ensures continuous optimization as AI algorithms evolve.
For a full AI readiness assessment, email hello@growthopedia.com to start your audit.
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Yes. Schema markup is one of the most important ranking signals in Generative Engine Optimization because it tells AI systems what your content represents. I use schema types like FAQPage, Article, and LocalBusiness to help generative models extract precise, factual information. Structured data gives context that plain text can’t—defining expertise, author credibility, and service relevance. When optimized correctly, schema increases your chances of being cited or summarized in AI-generated results.
Here at Growthopedia, I also validate schema through Google’s Rich Results Test and structured data crawlers to ensure every tag is accurate and indexable. Combined with strong on-page semantics, this approach builds E-E-A-T signals that AI models use for trust. If your schema is outdated or incomplete, it could be limiting your visibility in SGE.
Contact hello@growthopedia.com for a schema optimization review.
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GEO success isn’t defined by traditional rankings alone—it’s about visibility within AI environments. I measure success across four core metrics: AI Overview inclusion rate, citation frequency, click-through performance, and branded query coverage. First, I track how often your site is referenced in AI-generated summaries. Then, I analyze changes in impressions and engagement from generative search platforms. This data is combined with GA4 and GSC insights to map growth trends across both AI and organic channels.
Unlike standard SEO reporting, I use Looker Studio dashboards to visualize how AI indexing impacts conversions, traffic, and brand exposure. Over time, this gives a clear picture of how AI search contributes to ROI. If you want to see whether your content is being surfaced by AI, I can build a GEO visibility report. Contact hello@growthopedia.com to benchmark your performance.
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Generative Engine Optimization benefits brands that rely on authority, structured expertise, and consistent content visibility. This includes SaaS companies, educational organizations, agencies, and professional service firms where credibility drives conversions. I tailor each strategy to highlight verifiable expertise using schema, author profiles, and topical mapping. By improving how AI models interpret your content, you gain exposure in conversational results where competitors often go unseen.
Unlike general SEO tactics focused only on backlinks or keywords, GEO enhances how your brand is presented within AI-generated answers—where future consumer discovery happens. It’s ideal for businesses preparing for long-term algorithm changes and wanting measurable visibility across emerging AI search engines. To determine if your site qualifies, email hello@growthopedia.com for an evaluation.
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How My Process Works
I analyze AI Overviews, query patterns, and structured data to identify optimization gaps.
I refine on-page elements to ensure content is easily indexed and surfaced by AI models.
I monitor visibility, clicks, and impressions to track performance and refine continuously.
Generative SEO
Full GEO strategy using schema, structured content, and topical authority to increase inclusion in AI search.
Content Structure
Builds topic clusters and semantic links so AI understands expertise and context across your site.
Schema Markup
Implements and validates structured data so AI systems interpret, display, and attribute content correctly.
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Why Work with Me?
Experience That Scales: I’ve worked with organizations of all sizes, from large enterprises managing multimillion-dollar campaigns to small businesses building their first online presence. That range means I understand what moves the needle at every level—strategy, structure, and execution.
Data at the Core: Every recommendation I make is driven by real analytics, not guesswork. I integrate Google Analytics 4, Search Console, and SEMrush data into easy-to-read dashboards that reveal what’s working, what’s not, and how to improve performance fast.
End-to-End SEO Expertise: From technical audits and site migrations to keyword strategy, metadata, UX design, and content creation—I handle every piece needed to help your website rank higher and convert better.
No Agencies. No Middle Layers: You work directly with me. That means clear communication, faster turnarounds, and strategies tailored to your business—not cookie-cutter templates.
Proven Results. Real Growth: I’ve helped enterprise brands clean up complex SEO ecosystems and guided local businesses to dominate their markets. The approach is simple: use data, focus on intent, and create content that converts.
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