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What generative engine optimization actually means
A practical guide to GEO, its overlap with SEO and the work that is worth a small team's time.
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Best AI SEO tools for small teams
A focused decision guide to the tools that help small teams plan, brief and improve search content—without the fifty-product shortlist.
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Updated August 2026
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The differences that matter
Fast orientation before you open the full research.
View the full comparison| Compare | Surfer SEO | Frase |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Content optimisation and AI-search workflow | Content creation, optimisation and monitoring |
| Potential fit | Dedicated optimisation workflows | Broader content operations |
| Research status | Source-led; hands-on test pending | Source-led; hands-on test pending |
| Next step | Read profile → | Read profile → |
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A quality checklist for AI-assisted content
Purpose, originality, evidence, authorship, disclosure and the final approval gate.
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