SEO & AI (GEO / AEO) Newsletter by Ann Smarty

How Do LLM Citations Work? (And Why Care for GEO/AEO)

Current GEO strategies tend to focus on optimizing for citations. But do we actually understand how those work?

May 5 • Ann Smarty

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April 2026

Proprietary Research Studies: Your Way to SEO + GEO Visibility

Becoming THE SOURCE has never been so important

Apr 28 • Ann Smarty

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Listicles Are Dead? Or Rather Shortcuts Are Dead for GEO / AEO

Trying to build visibility in LLMs quickly is understandable but it just doesn't work that way

Apr 21 • Ann Smarty

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“Reverse Citations”: What SEOs/GEOs Need to Know About Ungrounded Citations

Everyone is optimizing for AI citations these days. But do we actually know how those work?

Apr 14 • Ann Smarty

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SEO vs "GEO" / AEO: Stop Choosing Sides!

Beyond the hype: Why GEO experts cannot do without SEO expertise

Apr 7 • Ann Smarty

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March 2026

Reddit for AI Visibility: What Are the Success Metrics?

Creating a solid and effective Reddit reputation management strategy always starts with focusing on the right metrics.

Mar 31 • Ann Smarty

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Reddit for LLM (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.) Visibility: Doing it Right

Is Reddit marketing enough to be found in LLM answers?

Mar 24 • Ann Smarty

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LLMs Have Redefined Brand Reputation: Are You Behind?

When your customers use ChatGPT / Claude / Gemini to research your brand, LLMs will fact-check it across Google, Reddit, G2, and beyond, and they will…

Mar 17 • Ann Smarty

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Answer Engine Optimization: How to Optimize Content for LLM Citations

How to get cited: We finally have some actionable data 👏

Mar 10 • Ann Smarty

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Reddit Marketing Done WRONG: What Are You Risking???

Marketing shortcuts to Reddit are both illegal and damaging your reputation

Mar 3 • Ann Smarty

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February 2026

The Secret Engine Behind ChatGPT? It's Google

ChatGPT relies on Google more than many people realize

Feb 25 • Ann Smarty

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What I Have Learned from Building a Subreddit from 0 to 4000+ Subscribers

It works, only if you do it right 🏆

Feb 18 • Ann Smarty

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