Google Says “AEO and GEO Are Still SEO” — But Search Is Quietly Becoming Something Entirely Different
Google Says “AEO and GEO Are Still SEO” — But Search Is Quietly Becoming Something Entirely Different By Krista Barnes, Founder of WeDoSEO For years, SEO was relatively predictable. We optimized around: keywords rankings backlinks search intent technical performance And while the algorithms evolved constantly, the core behavior stayed the same: someone searched, Google retrieved […]
Google’s AI Overviews (AIO) do not rank in the top 10 organic search results!

Top 10 rankings measure SEO competitiveness, while AI citations measure information usefulness — and those are increasingly different signals.
SEO Isn’t Just About Ranking — It’s About Being Found

At We Do SEO, LLC, we treat search engine optimization as the foundation of every successful digital marketing strategy. While ads, social media, and email campaigns can drive short-term wins, SEO is what builds long-term visibility, trust, and authority.