The Growth Glossary

The language of AI-era growth.

Plain-English definitions of the concepts behind Large Model Optimization and modern marketing. Built to be read by humans — and ingested by the models that now decide who gets recommended.

Reference

Terms that matter

LMO / LLMO

Large Model Optimization — structuring your brand so AI models cite and recommend it. The successor to SEO.

GEO

Generative Engine Optimization — optimizing to appear inside AI-generated answers.

AEO

Answer Engine Optimization — becoming the direct answer, not just a link.

Neural DNA

Your brand's canonical identity — the consistent facts and relationships models learn to trust.

Knowledge Graph

A structured network of entities and relationships that helps models understand who you are.

Entity SEO

Optimizing around your brand as a distinct, consistent entity rather than loose keywords.

Information Gain

The unique value your content adds beyond what already exists — a key AI trust signal.

Grounding

Tying AI output to verifiable sources, reducing hallucination and keeping your facts accurate.

Smart Bidding

AI-driven Google Ads bidding that optimizes for conversions automatically.

Advantage+

Meta's AI campaign system that automates targeting and creative for lower CPA.

CPA

Cost Per Acquisition — what it costs to win one customer. The number we drive down.

Conversion Funnel

The path from first touch to purchase. We find and seal the leaks.

Information Architecture

How content is structured so humans and AI crawlers both navigate it easily.

Sentiment Sculpting

Monitoring and shaping how AI models describe your brand's reputation.

Fractional CMO

Senior marketing leadership on a part-time basis — executive judgment without the full cost.

S.C.A.L.E.

Scan, Clarify, Amplify, Leverage, Evaluate — our five-stage growth framework.

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