AI search optimization: get mentioned when buyers ask AI

More buyers ask ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews for recommendations. Answer engine optimization makes your business easy for these tools to understand, cite and recommend.

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What's included

How it works

  1. First call: which AI tools matter for your market.
  2. Answer audit: what AI tools currently say about you and your competitors.
  3. Content and markup work: clear answers, FAQ sections, structured data.
  4. Tracking: mentions and citations measured and reported over time.

Frequently asked questions

What is AEO?

Answer engine optimization: making your business easy for AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews to understand, cite and recommend.

How is that different from SEO?

SEO targets ranked links in search results. AEO targets the answers AI tools write. The two overlap, and your site should serve both.

Can you guarantee ChatGPT will mention my business?

No. AI answers change constantly and no one controls them. What can be done is make your site clear, specific and citation-friendly, then measure mentions over time.

Is AEO worth it for a small business?

For most established businesses it is a sensible addition to SEO, not a replacement. Buyers increasingly ask AI tools for recommendations before they ever see a search results page.

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