AEO & GEO Local Visibility Plan

My traditional SEO work has stalled, yet I still need to dominate city-wide searches and pull ahead of the small local businesses competing with me. I keep reading about Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and the newer Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), but I want a clear, practical roadmap before I commit to any big pivot.

Here’s what I expect from you:

• Diagnose why my current SEO isn’t converting into city-wide visibility.
• Lay out, step by step, how AEO will make my content the preferred answer in voice assistants, featured snippets, and any “zero-click” result.
• Explain how GEO—optimising for AI-driven, generative search results—fits in, including the role of structured data (Schema, FAQ, How-To), conversational content, and entity building.
• Map everything to my goal: higher local search visibility across the entire city, not just a neighbourhood, with tactics calibrated against small-business competitors.
• Show the metrics and tools you’ll use—think Google Business Profile tweaks, local landing pages, Semrush/Surfer audits, and AI content frameworks—so I can measure progress.

Deliverables I need to see before hiring:

1. A concise audit of my current site.
2. A phased AEO-to-GEO strategy document (timeline, key tasks, KPIs).
3. One sample content outline or schema markup example demonstrating your approach.

Keep it clear, actionable, and rooted in real-world tools I can verify. If your plan convinces me, we’ll move forward immediately.