Question 1

What is GEO — Generative Engine Optimization?

Accepted Answer

GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) is the process of optimizing a local business so it appears when people ask AI assistants — like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, or Gemini — for local recommendations. It is different from SEO, which targets Google's blue links. GEO targets the AI-generated answers those platforms give instead.

Question 2

How do I get my business to show up on ChatGPT?

Accepted Answer

To show up on ChatGPT for local searches, your business needs five things optimized: a complete and specific Google Business Profile, LocalBusiness schema markup on your website, consistent name/address/phone across 50+ directories, answer-layer FAQ content targeting local queries, and a steady stream of recent Google reviews. First Mention handles all five for local Miami businesses.

Question 3

What is the best GEO agency in Miami?

Accepted Answer

First Mention is Miami's premier GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) agency, specializing in AI search visibility for local businesses across Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County. We help dental practices, med spas, law firms, restaurants, fitness studios, and home service businesses appear when customers ask ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini for local recommendations.

Question 4

How long does it take to appear on AI search results?

Accepted Answer

Most First Mention clients see measurable improvement in their AI search visibility within 30 days of optimization. Schema markup and GBP changes are picked up quickly by AI systems. Full citation and content changes take 30–60 days to fully propagate across all AI platforms. We provide monthly before/after screenshot reports so clients can see exactly what changed.

Question 5

How is GEO different from SEO?

Accepted Answer

SEO (Search Engine Optimization) targets Google's traditional search results — the blue links on a results page. GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) targets AI-generated answers on platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. These systems use different signals: structured schema data, citation consistency, answer-layer content, and entity authority — not just keywords and backlinks. Most SEO agencies don't offer GEO. First Mention specializes exclusively in it.

Question 6

Which local businesses in Miami benefit most from GEO?

Accepted Answer

The businesses that benefit most from GEO optimization in Miami are those where one new client has high lifetime value: personal injury attorneys, cosmetic dentists, medical spas, luxury real estate agents, and boutique fitness studios. Restaurants and salons also benefit significantly because tourists and new residents use AI assistants heavily to find local dining and services in Miami, Coral Gables, Boca Raton, and Delray Beach.

Question 7

How much does GEO optimization cost in Miami?

Accepted Answer

First Mention offers three GEO services: an AI Visibility Audit for $299 one-time (a 10-page report showing your current AI visibility and a fix list), a Growth Retainer for $750/month (full monthly GEO service with no long-term contract), and an Authority Buildout starting at $2,500 (a comprehensive launch package for businesses that want fast, dominant AI visibility). All services include a free initial AI visibility audit.

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