Oli-via-net GEO agency
Become the answer that AI recommends
Oli-via-net is a French GEO agency. We make sure your business is understood, cited and recommended by answer engines (Google’s AI Overviews and AI Mode, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, Copilot) and that your website is ready for the AI agents that will book and buy on behalf of users.
- The GAIA method, formalised in 2025 (Generative, Authority, Information, Agents)
- Dated, published checks, no figure without evidence
- Offices in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (Yvelines), clients all over France
What is a GEO agency?
A GEO agency optimises a business’s presence in the answers of artificial intelligence. When a prospect asks ChatGPT, Gemini or Google’s AI Mode “which provider should I choose?”, the AI reads dozens of pages, writes a single answer and cites a few sources. Our job is to make sure your business is one of those sources and that it gets recommended.
GEO, or Generative Engine Optimization, is often called AI SEO, AI search optimisation or ranking on ChatGPT. You will also come across the acronyms AEO (the direct answer) and LLMO (the footprint left in the models), three angles on the same work.
Why GEO is becoming a priority in France
Since 22 July 2026, Google’s AI Overviews and AI Mode have been rolled out in France. For a large share of searches, the first thing users read is no longer a link. It is a written answer, accompanied by a few sources.
- When an AI summary is shown, users click on a traditional link in only 8% of visits, compared with 15% when there is no summary.
- 68% of Google searches end without a single click in 2026, compared with 60% in 2024 and 49% in 2019. We look at this shift in detail in “Is SEO dying in 2026?”.
- Conversational assistants and agentic browsers now carry out complete tasks. They search, compare, book and buy, whichever assistant wins out, because ChatGPT’s dominance can no longer be taken for granted.
In other words, traffic is moving towards AI answers. Being cited in those answers is becoming as important as ranking well, local shops included, and the businesses that prepare for it now are building a lead that will be hard to close.
The GAIA method, how we approach GEO
The GAIA method was formalised by Nicolas Peter, founder of Oli-via-net, and published in December 2025. It starts from one observation. Search in 2026 is no longer about writing for Google, but about structuring, proving and spreading expertise in an ecosystem dominated by AI.
GAIA comes down to four pillars, Generative, Authority, Information and Agents. Each one answers a question an AI asks itself before citing a source. Can I extract this answer? Can I trust its author? Does it teach me something? Can I use it to act?
Generativebeing citable by AI search
An AI does not cite a page, it cites a passage. We break your content down into self-contained blocks, with direct 40 to 60-word answers to your customers’ questions, and we describe each page in a complete structured data graph.
- Headings phrased as real questions, short paragraphs, extractable definitions and lists
- The figure, the source and the expert’s name in the sentence itself, so that every passage remains citable on its own
- Visible FAQs with direct answers, repeated in the FAQPage markup
- Schema.org structured data in a single @graph (Organization, Service, Article, FAQPage, breadcrumb), with no lost entities
- Topics covered in full, not in keyword fragments
Authoritya recognised brand and author entity
AI systems choose their sources according to how much they trust them. We make your business and its leaders identifiable everywhere in the same way, so that the models connect them without hesitation.
- Identified leaders and authors, with their background, evidence and linked profiles (sameAs)
- Identical name, address and phone number on the website, the Google Business Profile and directories
- Customer reviews, forums, press mentions, rankings and comparisons where AI systems find their answers, and what is said about you there
- Consistency from one page to the next, with no contradiction a model might pick up
Informationproducing what a model cannot invent
A language model can rephrase, but it cannot observe. What makes it cite you is information it cannot find anywhere else, your data, your measurements, your real cases.
- Studies, barometers, dated checks and client cases with figures
- Screenshots and evidence archived in an evidence file, never a figure without a source
- Sources cited and verification dates shown on the pages
- Content signed by a real author who stands by what they say
Agentspreparing the website for autonomous AI agents
Assistants no longer just answer. They compare, book and buy. A website must be readable and usable by a machine, without ambiguity.
- AI crawlers allowed in robots.txt (GPTBot, OAI-SearchBot, PerplexityBot, ClaudeBot, Google-Extended) and a valid llms.txt file
- Essential information readable without JavaScript
- Services, offers, prices and availability marked up
- Lighthouse “Agentic browsing” check passed
- Files and protocols for agents (MCP, A2A, WebMCP) and booking or purchase actions where the business lends itself to it
Our 5-step GEO support
Every engagement follows the same process, adapted to your trade and your competitors. Checks, audits and comparisons are automated with our own tools, while analysis, decisions and writing remain human.
- Step 1
AI visibility audit
We ask several AI systems (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, Mistral, Copilot, Google’s AI Overviews and AI Mode) the questions your customers really ask them. We record who is cited, with which sources, and how often from one model to another. A generative answer changes with every attempt, so we keep the recurrence, never the best result. The audit also covers the technical side (indexing, structured data, llms.txt, robots, performance and agentic browsing).
- Step 2
Technical foundations
We fix whatever stops robots from reading your website, with complete Schema.org markup that matches the visible content, fast and accessible pages, files intended for AI and consistent business information. That is the condition for being understood before being cited.
- Step 3
Citable content and evidence
We rewrite or create the pages that answer your customers’ questions, with extractable blocks, direct FAQs and evidence that AI systems cannot find anywhere else, your projects, your figures, your methods.
- Step 4
Authority and reach
We work on the sources that AI systems consult to form an opinion, Google Business Profile, customer reviews, directories, the press, comparisons and rankings. In GEO, everything counts, and it is the consistency of the whole that makes the difference.
- Step 5
Dated tracking and adjustments
Every month, the same questions are put to the same AI systems again and the answers are archived. You follow how your citations, your share of voice and your traffic from AI (Search Console, GA4) evolve, and we adjust the plan accordingly.
Evidence, not promises
We apply the GAIA method to our own websites before selling it, and then to our clients’ websites. The dates are those of the screenshots, archived in our evidence file.
- 2001search engine optimisation becomes Nicolas Peter’s profession
- 2016Oli-via-net is founded
- 200+projects delivered, from micro-businesses to large corporations
- 6active Google Ads certifications
They trusted us
What independent sources say
The A in our GAIA method stands for authority. We apply it to ourselves first. Here are the studies and rankings published by others that cite Oli-via-net.
- StudyEchoWi, oli-via-net.fr is one of the 5 domains cited by AI in all 3 runs of the study, alongside francenum.gouv.fr
- StudyJulien Gourdon, our ranking of SEO consultants is the 1st URL cited by ChatGPT (94 citations) and the 1st source it consults (240), data from 27/10/2026
- 5thedv.fr, “Top 5 des meilleures agences GEO en France”
- 6thBlog-UX, “Les meilleures agences de référencement ChatGPT en 2026”
- Top 10Keyweo, “Top 10 des agences GEO en France en 2026”
- CitedFormalive, “Top 10 des meilleures agences GEO en France”, among the other recommended GEO agencies
- Top 11Astrak, “Top 11 des agences GEO en France en 2026”
And its founder, Nicolas Peter
- 4thRobZ IA, “Top 10 des consultants GEO”
- Top 18Olivier Valentin, “Les meilleurs consultants GEO”
- OfficialNicolas Peter is a France Num Activator, the French government’s programme for the digital transformation of very small businesses and SMEs
Mentions checked on 30 October 2026. Other people’s rankings change, and we remove a mention as soon as it disappears.
Real GEO cases, with SEO as a bonus
We asked AI systems, in French, the questions our clients’ customers ask. Here is who they recommend. GEO extends SEO, and most of these businesses also rank first on Google for their main search.
Google AI Overview4 Sept 2026
Oli-via-net
“Who is the best GEO consultant in France?”
Our ranking of GEO experts was cited among the three sources shown, then twice by AI Mode on 9 October.
Google AI Mode13 Oct 2026
Arsayo
“What is the best French brand of anti-theft backpacks?”
Arsayo, named as the French reference for anti-theft backpacks
1st on Google for “sac à dos sécurisé” (anti-theft backpack)
Google AI Mode13 Oct 2026
Les Bains et Cuisines d’Alexandre
“Which company should I choose to renovate my bathroom in Paris?”
Les Bains et Cuisines d’Alexandre, cited among the recognised firms in Paris
1st on Google for “rénovation salle de bain paris” (bathroom renovation Paris)
Google AI Mode13 Oct 2026
Tree Art Élagage
“Which tree surgeon should I choose in the Yvelines?”
Tree Art Élagage, top of the recognised tree surgeons in the department
1st on Google for “entreprise élagage yvelines” (tree surgery company Yvelines)
Google AI Mode13 Oct 2026
La Box du Grand Paris
“Which gift box should I give clients or employees in Paris?”
La Box du Grand Paris, suggested first
1st on Google for “box cadeau entreprise paris” (corporate gift box Paris)
Google AI Mode13 Oct 2026
CI Rénovation 78
“entreprise de rénovation Yvelines” (renovation company Yvelines)
CI Rénovation 78, selected among the local firms
1st on Google for “entreprise rénovation 78” (renovation company 78)
Google AI Mode13 Oct 2026
E.I.S Isolation Yvelines
“entreprise d’isolation Yvelines” (insulation company Yvelines)
E.I.S Isolation Yvelines, recommended for external wall insulation
Google AI Mode13 Oct 2026
Ratié Couverture
“charpentier couvreur Yvelines” (carpenter and roofer Yvelines)
Ratié Couverture, among the sources of the answer
100% satisfied clients
What our clients say about us, and what Google and AI systems take away from it.
★★★★★
“Having spoken with a number of Google Maps specialists who had not convinced me, I was lucky enough to come across Nicolas. His direct, measured, rational and concise approach won me over. The free audit made me aware of where I stood in the Google universe. My only regret is not having met him sooner.”
★★★★★
“I contacted Nicolas for help with an online reputation case involving a Google review. He took the time to study my case in detail and to look for different solutions suited to my situation. I recommend him without hesitation.”
★★★★★
“We called on Nicolas to restore our Google Business Profile. As soon as we had called him, he looked into our case. We recommend Nicolas very warmly, and of course we will keep working with him.”
★★★★★
“Sound advice, very competent and always available! I also really appreciated his expertise in SEO and automation, which helped me gain visibility and efficiency.”
★★★★★
“I am delighted that I entrusted the redesign of my website to Oli-via-net. It is a very professional agency that adapted to my business and to the size of my company. I recommend them.”
★★★★★
“I called on Nicolas to build a website for my company from A to Z, and I am very pleased with the result. Nicolas listens and very quickly understood what I expected. I highly recommend him.”
Read the client reviews published on our Google Business Profile.
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Fast websites, whatever the technology
AI crawlers and agents read thousands of pages. A slow or badly structured website costs them more to read, and an agent that has to act on a page needs it to be clean and predictable.
We work with every technology, WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, Webflow or Astro.
Our most recent project, 7days.dev, rebuilt in Astro in September 2026, scores 100 in all four PageSpeed Insights categories, on mobile and on desktop. Scroll through the reports for websites we manage.
Our vision, tomorrow agents will talk to agents
What is an AI agent?
An AI agent is an assistant that does more than answer. You give it a task, and it searches, compares, queries businesses’ websites itself and acts on your behalf, booking, buying, making appointments. You stay in control, as it asks for your approval before each commitment.
“Tomorrow, most searches will no longer be made by humans clicking from link to link. A customer will ask their personal agent to find them a business, compare two quotes or book a slot. That agent will query the business’s website, or its agent, directly, and the appointment will be made without any human opening a page.”
Nicolas Peter, founder of Oli-via-net
This shift has already begun. A stack of protocols has stabilised to let agents communicate and act. MCP exposes data and tools to a model, A2A lets agents talk to one another, WebMCP makes a page actionable, and agentic payment protocols complete the set. Since May 2026, Lighthouse, Chrome’s audit tool, has offered an “Agentic browsing” category.
On 9 October 2026, we audited more than 250 websites. Only 3% published files intended for agents, the ones that let them book or buy. It is the least prepared pillar on the market, and the one that will make the difference in the years ahead. It would be a shame to miss such an opportunity.
- Christmas shopping
- Travel
- Tradesperson
- Find my Christmas presents. A cookbook for my mother, a board game for my nephews aged 8 and 10. €80 in total, delivered before the 20th.
- Comparing online shops…
- My selection, €76 deliveredMarket cookbook€29Cooperative game, ages 8 and up€42Delivery on 18 December€5
- Perfect, order both.
- Paying with the method you authorised…
- ✓ Order placed, delivery on 18 December
- ◎Online bookshop
- ◈Games shop
- ◷Delivery service
In every case, the agent keeps the businesses whose website answers it clearly. The others do not exist as far as it is concerned.
SEO or GEO, what actually changes
| Criterion | SEO (organic search) | GEO (generative engines) |
|---|---|---|
| Objective | A position among Google’s ten links | A citation or a recommendation in the AI’s answer |
| Unit of visibility | The page | The passage, the brand and its author |
| What counts | Relevance, technical quality, links | Extractable clarity, entity authority, original information, consistency across sources |
| Measurement | Positions, impressions and clicks (Search Console) | How often citations recur across several AI systems, share of voice, traffic from AI |
| Horizon | Typed queries | Conversations, then agents that act |
GEO does not replace SEO. Generative engines draw heavily on the search index, and a badly indexed page is unlikely to be cited. For the Google foundations (technical work, content, link building), see our SEO agency page. This page details what we add for AI.
Why choose Oli-via-net as your GEO agency
A GEO agency should be judged on what it proves, not on what it promises. Here is what sets us apart.
- An engineering cultureWe have been practising SEO since the early 2000s. From 2019 to 2024, we led the machine learning projects of 7Days, a research and development company holding France’s Young Innovative Company (JEI) status.
- A published method, not a black boxThe GAIA method is documented, applied first to our own websites, then used as the assessment grid in our rankings.
- Dated, verifiable resultsAI citations, Google positions, technical scores. Every check is captured, dated and archived. You see what we measure, and when.
- Every lever under one roofIn GEO, everything counts. SEO, reviews and online reputation, Google Ads and website design move forward together, with the same team and the same grid.
- An agency close to youOffices in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (Yvelines), registered office in Cabestany within the Segur Invest group. We support businesses in Paris, Perpignan and all over France.
For comparison, see our ranking of the best GEO experts in France, based on real AI citations.
Frequently asked questions about GEO and GEO agencies
What is a GEO agency, or AI search agency?
A GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) agency optimises a business’s presence in the answers of generative engines, such as Google’s AI Overviews and AI Mode, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity or Copilot. Its aim is no longer just a position in a list of links, but a citation as a source or a recommendation in the answer.
What is the difference between SEO and GEO?
SEO aims for a position in Google’s results in order to get a click. GEO aims for a citation in the answer written by an AI. The two complement each other, because generative engines rely on well-indexed pages, and GEO adds extractable clarity, entity authority and original information.
GEO, AEO, LLMO, are they the same thing?
They are three angles on the same work. AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) targets the direct answer, LLMO the footprint left in the models themselves, and GEO the optimisation for engines that compose their own answers. GEO is now the most widely used term in France.
Does GEO replace SEO?
No. A badly indexed or slow page is unlikely to be cited by an AI, because generative engines draw heavily on the search index. GEO adds to SEO. It changes the objective (being cited rather than clicked) and adds levers, without removing the technical and editorial fundamentals.
How long does it take to be cited by ChatGPT or Gemini?
The first citations can appear within a few weeks on specific questions, once the pages are published and indexed. Establishing a brand as a recurring reference in its sector takes several months of content, evidence and authority. We measure progress every month, with dated checks.
Can a GEO agency guarantee that you will be cited by an AI?
No, and you should be wary of anyone who promises it. A generative answer varies from one attempt and from one model to another. A serious agency works on what increases the likelihood of being cited, measures how often citations recur across several AI systems and publishes dated checks rather than one hand-picked screenshot.
Does being cited by ChatGPT bring traffic to my website?
Not always directly, because users often get their answer without clicking. The effects are real nonetheless. Your name becomes associated with your trade, an AI’s recommendation reassures, and many prospects then search for your brand on Google. We track these brand searches and the traffic coming from AI to measure the effect.
How do you measure your visibility in AI?
There is no Search Console for generative engines yet. Every month we put the same questions to several AI systems and archive the answers (presence, rank, sources cited). We cross-check these records with the traffic coming from AI in Google Analytics and the queries in Search Console.
What is an llms.txt file for?
The llms.txt is a file placed at the root of a website that presents its essential pages to language models in a simple format. Its direct effect is still modest, but it is one of the checks in Lighthouse’s agentic browsing category and signals a website designed with AI in mind. It must be valid and up to date.
Does GEO work for a local business?
Yes. When someone asks an AI “which tradesperson should I choose near me?”, it cross-checks the Google Business Profile, reviews, directories and the website’s pages. A local business that is consistent everywhere, with genuinely useful pages for each town, stands every chance of being recommended.
What is the GAIA method?
GAIA is the method formalised in 2025 by Nicolas Peter, founder of Oli-via-net, for search in the age of AI. It rests on four pillars, Generative (being citable), Authority (a recognised brand and author entity), Information (original data) and Agents (a website ready for autonomous AI agents).
Our prices, and an audit to get started
We put your customers’ questions to several AI systems, record who they cite and why, and give you a prioritised action plan based on the GAIA method. The audit is free and with no commitment, and it serves as the basis for your quote.
GEO support
€490 excl. VAT per month
Starting price. The final amount depends on the number of pages, the competition in your trade and the levers chosen. A precise quote after the free audit.
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