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Understanding GEO Scores: What They Mean and Why They Matter

A deep dive into how GEO scores are calculated and how to improve yours.

Michael Torres

AI Research Lead

What is a GEO Score?

A GEO score quantifies your brand's visibility across AI-powered platforms. It's calculated by analyzing multiple factors across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini.

How GEO Scores Are Calculated

Component 1: Mention Frequency (25%)

How often AI systems mention your brand in relevant queries.

Component 2: Mention Position (20%)

Where your brand appears in AI responses (first mention = higher score).

Component 3: Sentiment Score (20%)

Whether mentions are positive, neutral, or negative.

Component 4: Accuracy Score (15%)

How accurate the information AI provides about your brand.

Component 5: Citation Rate (10%)

How often your content is cited as a source.

Component 6: Platform Coverage (10%)

Consistency across all major AI platforms.

GEO Score Benchmarks

Score RangeRatingDescription
80-100ExcellentIndustry leader in AI visibility
70-79StrongAbove average AI presence
50-69AverageRoom for significant improvement
30-49Below AverageLimited AI visibility
0-29PoorMinimal or no AI presence

Improving Your Score

Quick Wins (1-2 weeks)

  • Update business profiles
  • Ensure information consistency
  • Add FAQ content

Medium-Term (1-3 months)

  • Build authoritative content
  • Earn quality citations
  • Create comparison content

Long-Term (3-6 months)

  • Build thought leadership
  • Pursue authoritative sources
  • Develop comprehensive content hub

Conclusion

Your GEO score is a vital metric for understanding and improving your AI visibility. Regular monitoring and optimization ensures you stay competitive as AI becomes the primary way users discover brands.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a GEO score?

A GEO score is a metric that measures your brand's visibility and performance across AI-powered platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini. It considers factors like mention frequency, sentiment, position, and accuracy across multiple platforms.

What is a good GEO score?

GEO scores range from 0-100. Scores above 70 are considered strong, 50-70 are average, and below 50 indicates significant room for improvement. However, scores should be evaluated relative to your industry and competitors.

How can I improve my GEO score?

Improve your GEO score by building brand authority, ensuring information consistency across platforms, creating AI-optimized content, maintaining presence on authoritative sources, and regularly monitoring and addressing inaccurate information.

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About the Author

Written by

Michael Torres

AI Research Lead

Michael specializes in understanding AI system behaviors and helping brands optimize for AI visibility.

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