Digital Clinic
From SEO to GEO: Winning the Shift to AI-Search
Are AI search citations really driving business outcomes, or are they just a vanity metric? In this episode of Digital Clinic, Aaron Burnett sits down with Taylor Hurff, Director of Digital Strategy at Wheelhouse DMG. Together, they unpack Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) in healthcare and medtech, moving beyond simple citation counts to focus on brand sentiment and real visibility. Taylor shares practical ways to diagnose traffic drops, build compliant AI workflows, and adapt as search engines shift to AI-default modes. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why brand mentions and sentiment matter far more than citation counts • How to diagnose whether AI overviews are cannibalizing your organic traffic • How to build privacy-first AI workflows that protect patient data • Why direct traffic and brand search increase when you optimize for GEO • How to prepare for AI becoming the default mode in search engines Learn more about Wheelhouse DMG's AI Optimization services for healthcare and medtech companies: https://www.wheelhousedmg.com/capabilities/digital-strategy-seo/ai-brand-monitoring-and-optimization/ Connect with Taylor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorjhurff/



