What is AEO (Answer Engine Optimization)?

AEO — Answer Engine Optimization — is the practice of writing and structuring content so AI answer engines like Perplexity, ChatGPT search, Copilot and Google AI Overviews extract and cite it. AEO answers a single question directly, with clear language, sourceable claims and structured markup.

What AEO content looks like

Short, declarative answers in the first 100 words. Clear headings phrased as questions. FAQ schema. Verifiable facts with citations. Lists and tables that an LLM can lift without rewriting.

AEO vs SEO vs GEO

SEO optimizes a page for ranking. AEO optimizes a passage for extraction. GEO optimizes a brand for recommendation. The three layers compound — and the best AI-era programs run them together.

Frequently asked questions

Which engines use AEO content?

Perplexity, ChatGPT search, Copilot, Google AI Overviews and most retrieval-augmented assistants.

Does AEO need schema markup?

It helps. FAQPage, Article and Organization schemas make extraction more reliable.

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