HLS Streaming Explained: How It Works and How to Optimize Video Delivery

A GEO score measures citation frequency, grading how often AI answer engines extract content from pages to answer specific questions. It serves as a diagnostic tool for fixing content gaps rather than a ranking metric. Separately, HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), developed by Apple, is an HTTP-based protocol that divides video into segments via M3U8 playlists. HLS supports adaptive bitrate streaming for VOD and live broadcasts, prioritizing scalable delivery over real-time interaction through standard CDNs.