Clients now ask for GEO and skip SEO, lured by 'faster results' promises
sujingshen · x · 2026-11-04
Practitioner @sujingshen reports that three clients this week opened conversations saying they mainly want GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) and aren't considering SEO for now. He attributes it to widespread claims that GEO delivers results faster than SEO (validity unexamined), leading business owners to conclude they no longer need to invest in long-term SEO — "fast is everything."
The exchange signals GEO is becoming a named client demand as a new service category, and that its "faster results" narrative is already shaping marketing budgets despite little evidence.
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