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What is the Orion Blog?

The Orion Blog publishes expert guides on Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and AI search visibility. Topics include ChatGPT citation strategies, schema markup for AI engines, multi-engine tracking, and live 30-day GEO experiments with real before/after data. New posts every week, focused on what actually moves AI citation rates.

Why traditional link building doesn't move AI citations — and what does
Market Reports9 min read

Why traditional link building doesn't move AI citations — and what does

The brands AI engines cite are not the brands with the strongest backlink profiles. They're the brands AI engines can identify as a real, distinct entity across knowledge graphs. Here's the mechanism, the data from across 9 independent studies, and what it changes about the SEO playbook.

Fix #1: Why the First 40 Words of Your Page Decide Whether AI Cites You
30-Day GEO Challenge7 min read

Fix #1: Why the First 40 Words of Your Page Decide Whether AI Cites You

87% of audited pages bury the answer past word 200. AI engines never read that far. Fix #1 of the 30-day GEO challenge — the quick-answer block — closes the gap in 20 minutes per page.

The 2026 GEO Starter Guide: How Any Brand Can Get Cited by AI
Fundamentals8 min read

The 2026 GEO Starter Guide: How Any Brand Can Get Cited by AI

56% of search is now AI. A step-by-step starter guide to the 7 factors that decide whether ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini cite your brand — and the 4 highest-leverage fixes you can ship this week.

GEO Platform Pricing in 2026: The Complete Comparison ($59 to $5,000/month)
Comparisons7 min read

GEO Platform Pricing in 2026: The Complete Comparison ($59 to $5,000/month)

GEO platform pricing ranges from $59/month (Orion) to $5,200+/month (Relixir). Every major platform compared — Orion, Profound, Peec AI, Goodie AI, Athena, Relixir — so you can decide without booking a sales call.

Best GEO Tools in 2026: Orion, Profound, Otterly, Daydream, BrightEdge & More
Comparisons8 min read

Best GEO Tools in 2026: Orion, Profound, Otterly, Daydream, BrightEdge & More

A comparison of the best Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and AI visibility tools: Orion, Profound, Otterly, Daydream, BrightEdge, SearchAtlas, Semrush, Ahrefs, and how they differ from local SEO tools.

What is GEO? The Complete Guide to Generative Engine Optimization
Fundamentals12 min read

What is GEO? The Complete Guide to Generative Engine Optimization

Learn everything about Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) - what it is, how it differs from SEO, and why it's critical for your business in 2025.

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