Is SEO dead, or is it just evolving into something entirely new?
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In this episode, we sit down with Natalie Marcotullio, Head of Growth and Product Marketing at Navattic, to deconstruct the shift from traditional Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and AI Engine Optimization (AEO).
Natalie shares her "founding marketer" perspective on why the B2B buyer journey is moving away from homepages and toward AI-driven discovery. We dive deep into how SaaS brands can maintain authenticity in an era of LLMs, why "word-of-mouth" is the ultimate AI moat, and the "should you vs. could you" dilemma of AI automation.
Key Topics Covered:
The Transition to GEO: Why backlinks and mentions still matter in a world of Perplexity, Claude, and ChatGPT.
The Future of Content: Moving from high-level "SEO bait" to high-intent product marketing that AI agents actually value.
Interactive Demos: How to use tools like Navattic to capture buyers at the bottom of the funnel.Human vs. Agent: Will the future internet be built for people or for AI purchasing agents?
Natalie’s AI Stack: Her favorite LLMs (and why Claude wins) plus how she uses profound MCP and Ahrefs for tracking.
Connect with Natalie & Navattic:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-marcotullio/
Website: https://www.navattic.com/
Download The GEO Blueprint Guide: https://thegeoblueprint.com/
The GEO Blueprint Podcast is hosted by George Vlasyev — exploring how brands can win visibility in the age of generative AI and LLM-powered search.