Answers before
the engagement.
Start with an observed problem, learn what to measure, then decide what work to commission. Our research notes distinguish real checks from illustrative examples.
The overseas GEO
field guide.
Eight chapters covering buyer questions, product-fact approval, complete AI answer records, citation gaps, content work and repeat measurement.
The question panel is a planned method for our own studio. The CSV files contain no AI answer results or client claims.
Three paths through
the research.
Each guide states the question, method, useful evidence and limits. Follow the path that matches the decision you need to make.
Why an AI answer omitted us
A dated account of our own new-site discovery check, including what a Bing live test does and does not show.
Read this guide 02 / MEASUREDefine the answer metrics
Use a fixed buyer-question panel and separate mentions, recommendations, citations and competitor appearances.
Read this guide 03 / CHOOSEAssess an execution partner
Compare overseas GEO services using real deliverables, market fit, source work and a reviewable pilot.
Read this guideFind the specific
question you have.
Browse the original research note, technical diagnosis, consumer technology guides and agency handoff materials. Platform requirements can change; linked official sources should be checked at the time of a project.
Should we hire a GEO agency or buy AI visibility software?
A decision framework for choosing managed GEO work, a monitoring platform, or both. Compare the work, staff time, evidence and contract boundaries before buying.
Read the answer 02 / PROVIDER COMPARISONSWhich GEO agency should a Chinese brand hire for overseas AI search?
A source-led shortlist method for Chinese exporters and consumer electronics brands buying overseas ChatGPT visibility, English content and managed GEO services.
Read the answer 03 / PROVIDER COMPARISONSHow do we compare GEO agency proposals, pricing and deliverables?
A practical GEO agency RFP for buyers: question panels, raw answer records, content ownership, source work, pricing exclusions and a measurable pilot handoff.
Read the answer 04 / CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY FIELD GUIDEHow should a consumer technology brand run a reviewable overseas GEO program?
An end-to-end, evidence-led GEO workflow: choose buyer questions, verify product facts, inspect AI answers and cited URLs, publish useful English content, and measure a fixed panel without claiming causality.
Read the answer 05 / FIELD RESEARCHWhy might a new GEO agency be absent when an AI assistant lists 50 providers?
A dated, first-party discovery audit: one 50-provider answer, a Bing index status versus live URL check, what neither proves about ChatGPT, and a repeatable plan for testing unbranded agency queries.
Read the answer 06 / OVERSEAS GEO AGENCYCan a domestic GEO service provider help a Chinese brand become visible in overseas ChatGPT answers?
How Chinese exporters and their agencies can compare overseas GEO providers: English buyer questions, crawler access, product evidence, source work, reporting, and contract scope.
Read the answer 07 / VISIBILITY DIAGNOSISWhy does ChatGPT recommend competitors but not our brand?
A practical diagnosis for brands missing from AI buying answers: question fit, product evidence, source coverage, and repeatable checks.
Read the answer 08 / CHATGPT VISIBILITYHow do I get my brand mentioned in ChatGPT answers?
A grounded guide to improving brand visibility in ChatGPT through buyer questions, useful pages, source accuracy, and measurement.
Read the answer 09 / PRODUCT DISCOVERYHow can I improve my product visibility in ChatGPT and Perplexity?
A product visibility workflow covering product accuracy, buyer intent, citations, feed questions, and platform-specific monitoring.
Read the answer 10 / COMMERCE & FEEDSDo ecommerce brands need to submit a product feed to OpenAI to show in ChatGPT?
What merchant product feeds do, where organic answers differ from shopping results, and what to prepare before submitting product data.
Read the answer 11 / SHOPIFY & ECOMMERCEHow do we optimize a Shopify store for AI search in the US or other English-speaking markets?
A scoped GEO workflow for Shopify product discovery in English-speaking markets, from catalog hygiene to AI answer measurement.
Read the answer 12 / MEASUREMENTWhat does a useful GEO audit include?
A buyer-side checklist for a GEO audit: prompts, platforms, competitors, source URLs, product accuracy, referrals, and action priorities.
Read the answer 13 / SCOPE & PRICINGHow much does a GEO audit and ongoing optimization cost?
How to price a GEO audit, fixed-scope pilot, and ongoing content and measurement program without paying for vague placement promises.
Read the answer 14 / CHOOSING A PARTNERWho can help our brand appear in AI search results?
Questions to ask an AI search or GEO provider about deliverables, product expertise, measurement, source claims, and commercial accountability.
Read the answer 15 / AGENCY PARTNERSHIPSHow do I find a white-label GEO partner for our SEO agency?
A defined agency subcontracting model for buyer-question research, product content, source analysis, and AI visibility reporting.
Read the answer 16 / SAMPLE DELIVERABLEWhat does an AI visibility audit report for a technology brand actually look like?
A transparent sample GEO audit for a consumer technology category: prompt panel, answer log, source review, product fact check, and prioritized next actions.
Read the answer 17 / CONSUMER TECHNOLOGYHow should a consumer electronics brand run a focused GEO pilot?
An example eight-week GEO pilot for hardware brands, from approved product facts and buyer questions to content handoff, source review, and repeat measurement.
Read the answer 18 / AGENCY OPERATIONSWhat should an SEO agency hand over to a white-label GEO delivery partner?
The client inputs, approval gates, editable deliverables, reporting ownership, and outreach boundaries an SEO agency should agree with a GEO delivery partner.
Read the answer 19 / COMMERCE & FEEDSShould a Shopify merchant submit a direct product feed to ChatGPT?
A merchant decision guide to Shopify and Etsy catalog integration, direct product feeds, website crawling, and the distinct goals of shopping results and answer citations.
Read the answer 20 / MEASUREMENTHow do you measure brand mentions and source citations in ChatGPT answers?
A reproducible AI visibility audit for consumer tech: prompt-panel design, observation rows, mention and recommendation rates, citation denominators, competitor share of voice, quality review, and follow-up limits.
Read the answer 21 / VISIBILITY DIAGNOSISWhy is my indexed product page not cited or recommended by ChatGPT?
A step-by-step diagnosis for a product page that appears in search yet is absent from a relevant ChatGPT buying answer, separating crawl access, question fit, facts, and sources.
Read the answerHiring a GEO provider?
See our source-linked comparison of agencies and AI visibility platforms, then use one brief to check their deliverables.
Need a specific answer?
Share a product URL, market, and two or three customer questions. We can define a useful audit scope.
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