How to Measure the Success of Generative Engine Optimization Campaigns
To measure the success of generative engine optimization campaigns, track five connected signals together: citation share (how often AI engines cite you versus competitors), prompt coverage (the share of your target questions where you appear), position and sentiment (how early and how favorably you're mentioned), AI referral traffic, and downstream business impact like leads and revenue. No single number tells the whole story — GEO success is a combination of signals that reveal whether AI systems can find, trust, and cite your brand.