Boost One SEO, a Montreal-based digital marketing agency specializing in search optimization, today announced a 300% year-over-year increase in demand for Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) services, signaling a fundamental shift in how businesses approach online visibility as AI-powered search platforms gain mainstream adoption.
The surge comes as consumers increasingly turn to ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google's Gemini, Claude, and Microsoft's Bing Copilot for product research and business recommendations, often bypassing traditional search engines entirely. Enterprise clients across construction, manufacturing, SaaS, human resources, and security sectors are leading the charge.
"We're witnessing a watershed moment in digital marketing," said Jonathan Cadoch, CEO of Boost One SEO. "Eighteen months ago, maybe one in twenty conversations mentioned AI search. Today, it's the first question prospects ask. Business owners are realizing that if ChatGPT or Google's Gemini don't recommend their brand when buyers ask for help, they're essentially invisible."
Enterprise Adoption Accelerates
The 300% demand surge has been particularly pronounced among mid-market and enterprise clients who recognize that early adoption creates competitive advantages. Manufacturing companies want to be cited when buyers research "industrial automation solutions." Construction firms are optimizing to appear when AI answers "which commercial contractors specialize in sustainable building."
"One manufacturing client came to us after their sales team noticed prospects mentioning ChatGPT recommendations during discovery calls, and they weren't being mentioned," Cadoch noted. "Within four weeks of implementing GEO strategies, they started appearing in AI responses for their core service categories."
The agency reports that typical clients see a 150% increase in AI citations within the first two to three months of implementing comprehensive GEO strategies.
Beyond Traditional SEO
What distinguishes GEO from traditional SEO is its focus on how AI models synthesize and present information. While SEO optimizes for search engine algorithms, GEO ensures that AI platforms have the context and citations needed to recommend specific brands with confidence.
"The companies moving fastest are the ones who understand this isn't a nice-to-have. It's existential," said Cadoch. "If your category gets defined by AI without your input, you're fighting an uphill battle. Right now, we're in the window where early movers can establish authority before their categories become saturated. That window won't stay open forever."
Boost One SEO, founded in 2012, serves clients globally as a certified Google Partner and SEMRUSH Certified Agency Partner. The agency offers complimentary AI visibility audits for businesses exploring GEO strategies.
About Boost One SEO
Boost One SEO is a Montreal-based digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, generative engine optimization (GEO), and paid advertising management. Learn more at https://boostoneseo.com/
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