Question 1

What is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)?

Accepted Answer

Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is the practice of structuring your brand's content, knowledge, and digital presence so that AI systems like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and DeepSeek can understand, cite, and recommend your brand when users ask relevant questions. Unlike traditional SEO which targets search engine rankings, AEO targets AI-generated answers and recommendations.

Question 2

How is AEO different from traditional SEO?

Accepted Answer

Traditional SEO optimizes for search engine rankings, getting your website to appear on page one of Google. AEO optimizes for AI recommendations, getting your brand to be cited, mentioned, and recommended when people ask AI assistants for advice. AI doesn't show pages; it gives answers. AEO ensures your brand is in those answers.

Question 3

How long does it take to see results from AEO?

Accepted Answer

Most clients see first measurable citation improvements within 60 days. We establish a baseline in week one, begin building citation architecture in weeks two through four, and track measurable mention rate improvements from month two onward. Citation rates continue to compound over 3 to 6 months. We offer a 60-day guarantee: measurable results or we work for free.

Question 4

Which AI platforms do you optimize for?

Accepted Answer

We optimize for all four major AI platforms simultaneously: ChatGPT (OpenAI), Claude (Anthropic), Gemini (Google), and DeepSeek. Each model has different knowledge structures and training signals, and we build citation architecture that works across all of them.

Question 5

How do you measure AEO success?

Accepted Answer

We measure success through citation share (what percentage of AI responses in your category mention your brand), mention rate (how often your brand appears across a standardized set of category queries), and LLM recall frequency (how consistently each major model recommends your brand across different query phrasings). We provide monthly reports with all metrics tracked.

Question 6

What is included in the free AI visibility audit?

Accepted Answer

The free AI visibility audit includes: full mention rate analysis across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and DeepSeek; competitor citation benchmark showing who owns your category's AI recommendations; the top 5 knowledge gaps and entity weaknesses keeping your brand invisible to AI; and a prioritized action roadmap. Delivered within 48 hours at no cost.

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