ChatGPT, Perplexity and Gemini have changed how people find information. Instead of scrolling search results, users ask a question and get a synthesized answer. Optimizing to be referenced by these assistants is called AEO (Answer Engine Optimization).
Why ChatGPT Search Matters
When an AI assistant recommends a product, tool or service, that recommendation carries huge trust. Being the brand the AI mentions is the new "position one."
How AI Assistants Choose Sources
- Clarity: concise, factual, well-structured content is easier to quote.
- Authority: mentions across trusted sites signal credibility.
- Consistency: the same accurate facts about your brand everywhere online.
- Crawlability: AI crawlers must be able to access your pages.
Action Steps
- Write clear question-and-answer content on your key topics.
- Add FAQ schema so machines understand your Q&A.
- Build brand mentions and citations on reputable sites.
- Keep your facts (pricing, features, location) consistent everywhere.
Track It
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