Plain-English guides to Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and SEO. Start here to understand how AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews decide which local businesses to recommend and cite.
What is AEO? A Complete Guide
The definitive guide to Answer Engine Optimization: what it is, how AI engines decide what to cite, and how it relates to SEO. Includes a glossary of key terms.
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Field notes from our team on AEO, AI training, and what's working for businesses across Kentucky, Tennessee, and southern Illinois.
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