China GEO —
Get Your Brand Cited in DeepSeek, Douyin & Beyond
While the West debates AI search, China's already living in it. 1 billion users, 47% of all search behavior migrated to AI assistants. GEO — Generative Engine Optimization — is the new SEM. We help you get cited, get cited fast.
SEO is table stakes. GEO is where the game is won.
Traditional SEO gets you found. GEO gets you cited inside AI answers — before the user ever clicks a link.
| Dimension | Traditional SEO | GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) |
|---|---|---|
| Goal | Rank high in search results | Get cited inside AI-generated answers |
| Target platforms | Google, Baidu, Bing | DeepSeek, Douyin AI, Kimi, Wenxin, ChatGPT-CN |
| Core signals | Keywords, backlinks, meta tags | Structured content, brand citations, authoritative citations, entity clarity |
| User outcome | User clicks a link | User gets an answer — your brand is the source Zero-Click |
| Traffic type | Referral clicks | Direct answer authority — brand impression without click Higher intent |
| China market relevance | Baidu still matters, but declining | AI assistants now drive 47% of search behavior Act now |
China's AI search is fragmented — and that's the opportunity
No single AI platform dominates. Each has its own user base, strengths, and citation logic. You need a multi-platform strategy, not a single-vendor bet.
Data: QuestMobile, November 2025. China's total AI assistant user base crossed 1 billion in November 2025.
Source figures are estimates based on publicly reported data.
TMG GEO Service Stack
We built our SEM expertise across Baidu and Chinese platforms — now we're bringing the same playbook to AI search.
AI Platform Ads
Multi-platform ad spend management across China's top AI channels. We handle account setup, recharge, campaign optimization, and reporting — one partner, all platforms.
- Douyin AI (Doubao) ad campaigns
- DeepSeek native advertising
- Kimi brand zones and content partnerships
- Wenxin (Baidu AI) ad products
- Multi-currency billing, transparent rates
GEO Content Strategy
AI citation is earned through structured, authoritative content. We audit your existing materials and rebuild them for AI citation — not just human readability.
- Structured data optimization (FAQ, HowTo, Article schema)
- Brand citation signal building
- Cross-platform content adaptation (Chinese + English)
- Entity clarity and knowledge graph optimization
- Citation monitoring and rank tracking
AI Search Advertising
When organic GEO isn't fast enough, paid AI search placements get you in front of the right audience immediately. We run targeted campaigns inside AI platforms.
- AI answer context ads (in-chat placements)
- Kimi brand search integrations
- Douyin AI content recommendation feeds
- Performance reporting with AI-specific KPIs
- A/B testing of copy, format, and placement
Simple, transparent pricing
No hidden fees. No platform lock-in. Start with the package that fits your current goals.
- GEO readiness audit across your current content
- Multi-platform citation audit (Douyin, DeepSeek, Kimi, Wenxin)
- GEO opportunity score by platform
- 30-day roadmap with prioritized recommendations
- 2-hour strategy call included
- 30 keywords (prompt phrases) optimized
- Monitor up to 5 competitors
- AI-friendly content creation & distribution
- Proprietary brand knowledge base built by our content team
- KPI guarantee: ≥50% brand visibility by month 3–6
- Weekly reports + real-time monitoring dashboard
- 100 keywords (prompt phrases), editable monthly
- Monitor up to 30 competitors
- Full access to review every content asset published
- Sentiment monitoring & reputation management
- Monthly citation reports + competitive benchmarking
- Dedicated GEO strategist on retainer
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about China GEO and how it works.
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) aims to rank your website high in traditional search results — users click a link to reach you. GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) aims to get your brand cited inside AI-generated answers before any link is clicked. In China, where 47% of search behavior has migrated to AI assistants like DeepSeek and Douyin AI, GEO is the new SEM.
Most clients see measurable results within 1–2 weeks. Initial citation improvements can appear within 3–5 business days after deployment. For competitive or high-volume keywords, full stabilization typically takes 1–3 months.
We cover all major Chinese AI platforms: DeepSeek, Douyin AI (Doubao), Kimi (Moonshot AI), Wenxin (Baidu AI), and Tongyi (Alibaba). We work across all of them — our optimization is semantic-based and platform-agnostic.
Citations don't disappear immediately — but without ongoing optimization, competitors who invest in GEO will gradually overtake your share of voice. AI platforms continuously update their knowledge bases, so we recommend ongoing maintenance to protect your market position.
China's AI ecosystem is entirely separate from the West. Western tools like ChatGPT and Google AI have minimal reach in China. China GEO targets DeepSeek (144M+ users), Douyin AI (172M+ users), and other domestic platforms — each with different content preferences, citation logic, and optimization rules.
To begin, we need: your brand assets (logo, tagline, key messages), website URL, product/service descriptions, competitor brand names and URLs, and any existing marketing materials. We handle the rest — keyword research, content creation, platform deployment, and monitoring.
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