Is GEO the same as SEO — do I still need SEO?

GEO (Generative Engine Optimisation) gets AI chatbots and AI search to mention and recommend you; SEO ranks you in classic search. They overlap, and strong SEO still feeds the AI engines — so we do both. GEO is the superset.

Which AI engines do you actually check?

The ones your customers use — ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Overviews — tested per engine, never blind-averaged, because each one sees you differently.

Is the free scan really free? What do I get?

Yes — no card, just your URL. You get a readiness dashboard (your VERA score across the pillars) plus an emailed summary. Per-engine visibility, competitors and the deeper diagnosis are the paid Full Scan. The Launch Pack is the only tier that gives you the how — ready-to-apply fixes and a step-by-step guide.

Do you really test in South African languages? Which ones?

Yes — it's our edge. We probe every engine in English, isiZulu, isiXhosa, Afrikaans and Sepedi — one language per major SA family. Most tools test English only.

Will this guarantee I get cited or recommended by AI?

No — and be wary of anyone who promises that. AI decides what to cite. What we do is make you eligible and ready: close the technical, authority and in-language gaps that keep you invisible, so you're a candidate when AI answers your customer.

How long does a Full Scan take?

About 15–30 minutes — a deep, per-engine run, not an instant lookup. We email you when your dashboard is ready.

How long until I see results — will AI start citing me right away?

Two different timelines. Technical readiness — making your site something AI can read, understand and trust — lands fast, often within days of publishing the fixes. Being seen and cited in AI answers takes longer: engines have to re-crawl and re-index you, and citations also depend on off-site authority (listings, mentions and links) that builds over weeks to months. In short, you can become ready quickly, but getting cited is earned over time — we recommend re-scanning after about 4–8 weeks to track real movement.

Do you make the fixes, or just tell me what's wrong?

The scans show exactly what to fix and why; the Launch Pack is the only tier that gives you the how — ready-to-use artifacts and a plain-language, step-by-step guide. Your choice from there: apply it yourself, hand it to your developer, or we action it for you.

Do you cover off-site work, or only my own website?

Yes — and it is one of the most important parts. Your own site is necessary but not sufficient: when an AI engine answers, it leans heavily on third-party sources — directories, review sites, communities like Reddit, local media. The Full Scan shows which sources AI actually cites in your category and where rivals appear that you do not; the Launch Pack turns that into a prioritised target list of the profiles and listings worth claiming, plus a Google Business Profile checklist for local businesses. We give you the targets and the how — you earn the listings. We never buy links, seed posts or place reviews: platforms and AI systems penalise it, and nobody can honestly promise a citation.

Do I need an SEO specialist to get cited by AI and chatbots?

No. The Launch Pack gives you ready-to-apply artifacts and a plain-language, step-by-step guide, so your own team can do it in-house — no SEO specialist needed. Prefer hands-off? We can action it for you or work alongside your developer.

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