What exactly is GEO, and how is it different from SEO?
GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) is the practice of getting your brand cited, retrieved, and recommended inside the answers that large language models generate. SEO optimises for blue links in a search results page. GEO optimises for what shows up inside the AI response itself.
The signals are different: structured data, llms.txt, off-site citations, retrievable source content, and consistent entity references. The success metrics are different: citation rate, share-of-voice in answers, and inclusion in recommendation prompts. The cadence is different: LLMs update their training data and retrieval indexes on their own schedule. SEO and GEO are complementary disciplines, not substitutes.
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Will you guarantee that my brand gets cited or ranked?
No, and we are suspicious of anyone who does. LLMs are non-deterministic by design. The same prompt can return slightly different answers minutes apart, and the providers update their models and retrieval pipelines constantly.
What we guarantee is methodology: measurable baselines, ranked optimisations, scheduled re-sampling, and transparent reporting on what moved and what did not. If we run an audit and cannot find at least 10 high-impact actions ranked by effort and impact, we refund the engagement.
Why not just buy Profound or LLM Pulse and run this myself?
You should consider it, honestly. Tools like Profound, LLM Pulse, Peec AI, and Yext Scout are excellent at surfacing where you're invisible. We work on top of them all the time. If you have a marketing ops team with capacity to interpret the data, build the content systems, ship structured data across your CMS, run citation outreach, and re-test monthly, those tools are probably enough.
Where we earn our fee is the implementation gap. Most mid-market teams can see what a tool tells them. Very few have the people-hours, technical depth, or vertical knowledge to actually execute on it. We are the team that does. Bring your own tool, or use ours. The work happens either way.
Which AI engines do you actually sample?
By default: ChatGPT (OpenAI), Claude (Anthropic), Perplexity, Google Gemini and AI Overviews, Microsoft Copilot, Grok (xAI), Meta AI, Mistral Le Chat, and DeepSeek. We add new engines as they reach meaningful buyer adoption. We can also sample regional engines (You.com, Manus, and others) on request, with no extra fee for the first two added.
How many languages and markets do you cover?
We support native sampling in 14 languages today, with several more in pilot. Every prompt is run in the language your buyer actually types, not translated from English. Markets are scoped per engagement so you only pay for the geographies that matter to your pipeline.
What is llms.txt and why does it matter?
llms.txt is an emerging standard that tells large language models which content on your site is canonical, how to interpret it, and which sections to prioritise during retrieval. Think of it as robots.txt for the AI era. We ship a tested llms.txt and matching structured-data schema as part of every audit, and we keep it updated through retainer cycles.
What exactly is in the free Snapshot?
A full agency-grade GEO audit, free: visibility score with grade, technical foundations checklist (llms.txt, schema, AI-crawler access, EEAT signals), competitor benchmark across 3 to 5 named competitors and 4 engines, prompt-level findings on 20 buyer-intent prompts, engine-by-engine breakdown with example response excerpts, and a 30 / 60 / 90-day implementation roadmap of 18 to 25 categorised items ranked by effort and impact.
You also get a 30-minute walkthrough with your delivery lead and a recorded version your team can rewatch. The audit document is yours to keep, with or without us. If your team has the bandwidth to ship the roadmap, ship it. If not, that is what the Implementation Sprint exists for.
How often do you re-sample prompts on a retainer?
Monthly by default, with the option of weekly re-sampling on key competitive prompts. Each cycle includes a delta report showing what moved up, what moved down, and which competitor actions explain the change. You see the lift between cycles, not just a snapshot.
Do you replace our existing SEO agency, or work alongside?
Alongside, in most cases. CrawlerPal is designed to run in parallel with an established SEO partner, we handle the AI search layer while they keep optimising for traditional rankings. We collaborate on shared assets such as schema, structured content, and citation strategy that benefit both surfaces.
How long until we see measurable lift?
First citation movements typically appear within 30 to 60 days of shipping foundational fixes (llms.txt, schema, content rewrites). Material share-of-voice gains usually take 90 to 180 days, depending on how competitive your category is and how quickly you can act on the roadmap.
Do you write content, or only strategy?
Both. Our retainer team writes and ships content in your voice: comparison pages, glossary pages, expert articles, and structured FAQs tuned for AI retrieval. We can also brief your in-house writers or your existing content agency if you prefer to keep production internal.
How is pricing structured?
Three steps. The free Snapshot is €0 and gives you the full diagnostic plus the roadmap. The Implementation Sprint is a fixed one-time fee (€4K to 6K for a single market, €8 to 12K for multi-market) and ships the first wave of fixes the Snapshot identified. Retainers start at €2.5K per month and scale with markets and content volume.
There are no setup fees, no platform license, and no per-seat pricing. We work on top of whatever GEO tool you already use, so there is no double tooling cost either. You can cancel a retainer at the end of any quarter.
What if our brand has almost no AI presence today?
That is the most common starting point. We have a specific playbook for low-baseline brands that focuses on foundational signals first (llms.txt, schema, citation seeds, canonical content) and then layers competitive optimisation on top. The first 60 days typically produce the largest relative gains.
How do you handle data privacy and GDPR?
GDPR-compliant by default. We process minimal personal data, document our sub-processors openly, and offer a signed DPA on request. Sampling and analytics data can be hosted in the region of your choice. We do not train models on your content, and we do not share data across client accounts.
Do you offer a partner or white-label program for agencies?
Yes. The partner program includes white-label-ready dashboards, co-branded deliverables, training and certification for your team, deal registration, and a 20 to 30% revenue share depending on tier. Most partners launch a GEO service offer within six weeks of joining.
Who is behind CrawlerPal?
CrawlerPal is an independent AI search visibility service led by a senior team across product and growth, SEO and content, and technical SEO and engineering. Every engagement is run by senior operators with experience delivering search and growth programs for global accounts, backed by a vetted network of specialist freelancers.