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Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) illustration showing AI sourcing by ChatGPT and Perplexity flowing to Australian DTC brands
AI & SEO
Sep 7, 2026
12 min read

Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO): How Australian DTC Brands Get Sourced by ChatGPT and Perplexity

Discover how Australian DTC brands can leverage Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) to win recommendations and citations across ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews.

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