Ranked by Google, Cited by AI: The New Rules of Search Visibility in 2026
10.08.2026 13:00 (UTC+04:00 - Asia/Muscat - Abu Dhabi, Muscat)- How AI search (AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini) is changing the way people discover brands
- What GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) is — and how it differs from traditional SEO
- Why rankings alone no longer guarantee visibility, and what "being cited" means for your brand
- The role of entities, E-E-A-T, and online presence in getting picked up by AI models
- Why platforms like Reddit and community content are becoming key citation sources
- Practical steps to make your content AI-readable and citation-worthy
- How to measure AI visibility and track brand mentions in AI-generated answers
- What this means for the future of traffic, content strategy, and search budgets
Guest
Shaker Abady is an SEO Manager and Tech Lead at Chain Reaction, with a background in software engineering and over 10 years of experience in technical SEO and 2 years in AI search visibility (GEO) — helping brands get found by both Google and AI.
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With a background in tourism and hospitality, Baki began his journey in the SEO industry at Fez Digital. After spending 1.5 years developing his skills as an SEO Specialist, he joined WhitePress® Türkiye as a Sales Manager. He later moved to the WhitePress® International team, where he worked for two years as a Business Development Specialist, representing the company at numerous SEO events across Europe. His areas of expertise include Digital PR, link building and content marketing. He combines in-depth knowledge in these fields with proven sales skills. Since November 2024, he has served as Regional Manager for the MENA region at WhitePress®. He is passionate about using his technical knowledge and marketing expertise to support online growth and build strong brand reputations.
