The Beamcite blog
Getting cited by AI.
Field notes on generative engine optimization: how to show up when buyers ask ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini for a recommendation.
comparison
Beamcite vs Rankability: Published Cited Content vs a Content Tool
Beamcite vs Rankability, compared by what each delivers. Rankability is a self-serve agency SEO platform you run; Beamcite is a done-for-you, human-reviewed content service that writes, publishes, and reports for you.
listicle
Rankability Alternative: SEO Content Tool vs Human-Reviewed GEO Service
The best Rankability alternatives in 2026, sorted by model. Most are self-serve SEO and AI-visibility tools you run yourself; a done-for-you service like Beamcite writes, human-reviews, and publishes the content for you.
comparison
Beamcite vs AthenaHQ: Human-Reviewed Done-For-You GEO vs a Self-Serve Platform
Beamcite vs AthenaHQ, compared by what each delivers. AthenaHQ is a self-serve GEO platform your team operates; Beamcite is a done-for-you, human-reviewed content service that writes, publishes, and reports for you.
listicle
AthenaHQ Alternative: Done-For-You Human-Reviewed GEO vs a Self-Serve Platform
The best AthenaHQ alternatives in 2026, compared by model. AthenaHQ is a self-serve GEO platform you operate; a done-for-you service like Beamcite runs the GEO for you with a human editor on every post.
listicle
Otterly Alternative: Done-For-You AI Visibility vs a Self-Serve Monitor
The best Otterly alternatives in 2026, compared by model. Most are self-serve monitors that tell you whether AI mentions you; a done-for-you service like Beamcite acts on it and gets you cited.
listicle
Profound Alternatives in 2026: Managed and Self-Serve Options Compared
Profound alternatives in 2026, compared by operating model, engine coverage, workflow, and who owns implementation.
seo
How We Measure AI Visibility (And Whether It Is Even Measurable)
How to measure AI visibility with prompt checks, cited URLs, referrals, and customer attribution while keeping Google Search Console data separate.
comparison
Beamcite vs Otterly: Managed Implementation vs a Self-Serve Platform
Beamcite vs Otterly for founder-led SaaS teams: compare Otterly's self-serve AI visibility platform with Beamcite's managed 90-Day Visibility Plan.
comparison
Beamcite vs Profound: Managed AEO Implementation vs a Self-Serve Platform
Beamcite vs Profound for founder-led SaaS teams: compare Profound's self-serve AEO platform with Beamcite's managed 90-Day Visibility Plan.
guide
GEO by Engine: Official Controls, Evidence, and Unknowns
A source-backed comparison of what OpenAI, Perplexity, and Google document about crawl access, search grounding, reporting, and the limits of engine-specific GEO advice.
guide
ChatGPT GEO Playbook: Eligibility, Sources, and Citation Measurement
A source-backed ChatGPT GEO playbook: allow OAI-SearchBot, verify crawl access, publish useful public pages, and measure citations without treating Bing correlation as a guarantee.
case-study
GEO Case Study: 2.56M Google Search Impressions
A real GEO case study with Search Console data: 2.56M impressions and 26.7K clicks in six months, plus the dated milestones behind the growth.
comparison
AEO vs GEO vs SEO: What Is the Difference, and Which Do You Need?
AEO vs GEO vs SEO, explained without the hype. What each one optimizes for, how they overlap, and a simple way to decide which you actually need.
seo
Answer Engine Optimization (AEO): The Complete Guide
Answer engine optimization (AEO) is the work of making your content the answer AI engines give. Here is what AEO is, how it differs from GEO and SEO, and who can do it.
seo
SEO and GEO Pricing Packages Explained (What You Actually Pay For)
SEO and GEO pricing packages explained: retainer, flat-fee, per-post, hourly, and project models, what each line item buys, and where a flat $100/mo managed service fits.
seo
What GEO and AI Visibility Cost in 2026
What GEO and AI visibility cost in 2026: from $29/mo for a monitoring tool to $15,000+/mo for an agency. Here is what each option costs and what you pay for.
seo
llms.txt and Schema for AI: The Technical GEO Playbook
What llms.txt and schema markup do and do not do, what Google documents for generative Search, and which technical controls remain separate.
tutorial
llms.txt Generator and Examples: A Practical Guide
How to generate an llms.txt file, real examples from Anthropic and Stripe, copy-paste templates by site type, and how to get it found by AI tools.
guide
SaaS SEO Agency: What to Look For (and the GEO Question Most Miss)
How to choose a SaaS SEO agency in 2026: what they do, what to look for, real cost ranges, and the GEO question that decides whether you get cited by AI.
seo
What Is Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and Who Can Do It For You?
Generative engine optimization (GEO) is the work of getting your business cited by AI assistants like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini. Here is what it is and who can do it.
how-to
How to Track Brand Mentions in AI Search (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini)
How to track brand mentions in AI search across ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini: the metrics that matter, a manual method, the tools, and a managed option.
guide
SaaS SEO and GEO: The Complete Playbook for Founders
A SaaS SEO and GEO playbook for founders: how to build content that ranks in search and gets your product recommended by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini.
seo
Affordable Managed Blog Content, Built to Be Cited by AI
Affordable managed blog content that gets you cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini. What GEO content really costs in 2026, and why the cheapest option usually costs the most.
comparison
Best AI Visibility Tools and Services for Small Businesses (2026)
AI visibility tools and managed services for small businesses in 2026, compared by price, engines, workflow, and implementation ownership.
comparison
Best GEO Services in 2026: Done-For-You Generative Engine Optimization Compared
The best GEO services in 2026, compared by model. Most options are tools that measure; a done-for-you service like Beamcite produces human-reviewed content built to get you cited by AI.
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Best AI Visibility Tools and GEO Services in 2026
AI visibility tools and managed GEO services in 2026, compared by engine coverage, workflow, implementation ownership, and pricing model.
seo
Done-For-You GEO: Human-Reviewed AI Content That Gets You Cited
Done-for-you GEO is a managed service that gets your business cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini. Human-reviewed AI content from $100/mo. Here is how it works.
how-to
How to Get Your Business Cited and Recommended by AI (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini)
An evidence-based process for improving AI-search visibility, testing citations, and separating platform observations from guaranteed outcomes.