By Song Jingwoo 
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping how people search online.
Instead of typing keywords into Google, users are now turning to ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Bing AI to ask direct, conversational questions such as:
“Which renovation company in Johor Bahru is reliable?”
“Where can I find packaging suppliers in Melaka?”
“Who provides CNC machining services in Malaysia?”
These questions are no longer just searched — they’re answered by AI.
And that shift means one crucial thing for every business owner:
If AI can’t recognize your business, you’re invisible to future customers.
For over a decade, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) has been the backbone of online marketing.
But as AI search tools begin to dominate, the rules have changed.
AI doesn’t simply display ranked web pages; it recommends credible businesses based on data it understands — structured information, verified locations, and trusted references.
That’s why forward-thinking companies are now investing in GEO — Generative Engine Optimization — a new layer of optimization designed specifically for AI discovery.
GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) focuses on making your business readable and trustworthy to AI engines.
Unlike traditional SEO, which helps websites rank higher on Google, GEO ensures that AI tools can interpret, verify, and confidently recommend your company.
It combines four critical elements:
- Structured data that defines your business clearly.
- Local geo signals to show where you operate.
- Consistent business citations across trusted directories.
- Authoritative backlink networks that boost credibility.
In short, GEO is what helps AI understand who you are, where you are, and why you’re relevant.
Among Malaysia’s digital solution providers, NEWPAGES stands out as one of the first to integrate SEO, AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), and GEO into a single, unified ecosystem for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The company’s mission is simple yet powerful:
To make local businesses visible not only on Google — but also on AI platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini.
Each website built on the NEWPAGES system comes with embedded schema markup — including LocalBusiness, FAQPage, and Service data types — allowing AI to interpret:
- The nature of your services
- Your physical location
- Operating hours and contact information
This ensures AI platforms can extract your company’s information accurately, just like they do from major global brands.
Learn more: https://www.newpages.solutions
NEWPAGES implements localized landing pages for every key service area, using geo-specific URLs and metadata such as:
/johor-renovation-company/klang-packaging-supplier/penang-machinery-service
These pages improve visibility in both Google’s local search (Map Pack) and AI-driven queries like:
“Recommend an air-cond service in Johor Bahru.”
Explore NEWPAGES’ platform: https://www.newpages.asia
At the heart of GEO visibility is trust — and AI determines trust by checking multiple data sources.
The NEWPAGES Business Directory (newpages.com.my) hosts over 25,000 verified Malaysian SMEs, each with standardized NAP (Name, Address, Phone) information.
This directory acts as a trusted data reference for AI and search engines alike, improving each company’s discoverability and citation authority.
When an AI system like ChatGPT compiles answers, it prefers businesses that appear consistently across verified directories — exactly what NEWPAGES provides.
The NEWPAGES ecosystem forms a multi-domain authority network that strengthens every client website through relevant internal and external linking:
- https://www.newpages.asia — Corporate brand & company information
- https://www.newpages.solutions — Technical insights and SEO/AEO/GEO strategies
- https://www.newpages.com.my — Malaysia’s largest SME business directory
Together, they create a semantic web of trust that enhances AI comprehension and increases the likelihood of your site being cited in AI-generated answers.
| GEO Feature | What It Does | Business Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Structured Data | Enables AI to read and interpret company info | Improves AI recognition |
| Localized Pages | Matches “region + service” searches | Brings in highly targeted local leads |
| Directory Integration | Establishes business credibility & trust | Increases conversion likelihood |
| Authoritative Backlinks | Strengthens domain authority | Boosts organic & AI exposure |
| Multilingual Support | English, Malay & Chinese content | Expands market reach |
Many NEWPAGES clients have already reported:
- 30–50% increase in local search impressions
- New customer inquiries mentioning “found you through ChatGPT”
- Higher conversion rates from AI-driven visibility compared to paid ads
- Ensure NAP Consistency — Your name, address, and phone must match across all platforms.
- Upgrade to a NEWPAGES Website System — Gain built-in GEO & schema capabilities.
- Get Listed on the NEWPAGES Directory — Add citation authority and backlinks.
- Publish Localized FAQ Content — Feed AI engines with structured, answer-based information.
- Monitor Inquiries from AI Mentions — Ask new leads where they found you; you may be surprised.
As AI search becomes mainstream, the difference between being seen and invisible will come down to whether your business is GEO-optimized.
For Malaysian SMEs, NEWPAGES provides a ready-to-use infrastructure that bridges the gap between traditional SEO and AI discoverability.
It transforms ordinary business websites into AI-ready digital entities, capable of being recognized, trusted, and recommended by generative engines worldwide.
- 🌐 NEWPAGES Official Site
- 💻 NEWPAGES.SOLUTIONS — GEO & AI Optimization Services
- 📘 NEWPAGES Business Directory (newpages.com.my)