LLMO (Large Language Model Optimization)
LLMO is optimizing content to increase visibility within large language model outputs, synonymous with GEO but emphasizing the AI model itself.
What is LLMO?
LLMO (Large Language Model Optimization) is the practice of optimizing content and websites to increase visibility and citations within large language model outputs, such as AI chat interfaces, answer engines, and AI-generated search results. LLMO is essentially synonymous with Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), with the emphasis placed specifically on optimizing for the underlying language models that power these AI systems rather than traditional search engine algorithms.
LLMO focuses on several key strategies:
- Making content easily discoverable, understandable, and citable by AI models
- Creating authoritative, well-structured content with clear answers and proper structured data
- Building brand authority through mentions and backlinks across the web
- Ensuring content demonstrates expertise and trustworthiness for AI citation
As AI-powered search continues to grow, LLMO strategies help content creators position their material as the authoritative source that language models reference and cite when generating answers for users.
Learn more: Explore LLMO strategies in our LLM Optimization guide.