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GEO guide: Optimize docs for AI search and answer engines

Optimize your documentation for AI-powered answer engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews with Generative Engine Optimization techniques.

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How GEO differs from SEOHow AI systems decide what to citeWrite content AI systems can citeLead with the answerUse headings that match questionsBe specific with numbers, limits, and examplesKeep a consistent terminologyFormat for AI parsingUse sequential, non-skipping heading hierarchyLabel all code blocksWrite alt text for images and diagramsUse specific references instead of pronounsMintlify configuration for GEOAdd descriptive page metadataControl indexing settingsLLMs.txtAllow AI agents in robots.txtTest how AI tools represent your docsFrequently asked questions