// THE FRAMEWORK
WHAT IS AEO?
Answer Engine Optimization is the evolution of SEO. As AI-powered search tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google's AI Overviews dominate, traditional keyword strategies are obsolete.
AEO focuses on becoming the definitive source that AI engines cite, extract, and surface to users.
01
ENTITY AUTHORITY
Be recognized as the definitive source. AI pulls from entities, not just keywords.
02
STRUCTURED ANSWERS
Format content so LLMs can extract, cite, and surface it in AI responses.
03
CITATION SIGNALS
Build the backlinks + mention footprint that makes AI engines trust your brand.
// ARSENAL
FREE AEO TOOLS
Test. Analyze. Optimize. No signup required.
AEO Readiness Score
Paste your URL. See how AI-ready your content is.
Your AEO vs Competitor
Analyze any competitor's AEO readiness and identify gaps to outrank them in AI search.
AI Query Explorer
Discover which sub-queries AI engines research internally when answering your topic.
Answer Gap Finder
Find questions your brand isn't answering in AI search.
AI Search Volume Trends
Check AI search volume for keywords, see 12-month trends, forecasts & competitor rankings.
Citation Tracker
Track where AI engines are citing your brand.