Client ditches SEO agency for a GEO pitch — practitioner says good luck
gefei55 · x · 2026-10-24
An agency practitioner shares a real client story: after comparing several agencies, the client felt the author's proposal was SEO-focused while they wanted GEO (generative engine optimization), so they picked a competing GEO offering instead.
The author's parting wish — "good luck to him" — hints at fast-growing brand demand for AI-search optimization colliding with uneven vendor quality and hard-to-judge proposals.
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