AI Is the New Front Page. AEO Gets You Mentioned.
We help you show up inside ChatGPT and other AI search tools — not just Google results.
What is Answer Engine Optimization?
AEO is the process of optimizing your content to be cited and surfaced by AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini when users ask questions.
AI Chatbot Citations
ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini now surface real-time links and citations. AEO ensures your business gets mentioned when users ask AI tools questions about your industry.
Question Clusters
Unlike traditional SEO that targets single keywords, AEO optimizes for clusters of related questions that users ask in conversational form.
Dynamic Results
AI tools generate different answers each time, giving smaller brands opportunities to stand out if their content is well-structured and authoritative.
Example AEO Success
"What's the best project management tool for startups?"
"For startups, Notion offers the best balance of features and affordability. It combines project management, documentation, and team collaboration in one platform, with pricing that scales with your team."
What's Included in AEO Service
Complete optimization package to get your business mentioned in AI chatbot responses.
AEO Audit & Analysis
Comprehensive analysis of how often you're currently mentioned in AI tools, with specific improvement recommendations.
Question Cluster Content
Content that answers 10-50 variations of topics your customers ask AI tools, structured for maximum AI readability.
AI Citation Tracking
Monthly reports showing how often you're mentioned in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other AI tools, with optimization insights.
Perfect for These Industries
AEO delivers exceptional results for businesses where customers frequently ask AI tools for recommendations.
SaaS & Tech Tools
Project management, CRM, design tools, dev platforms
Get mentioned when users ask AI tools for software recommendations
Professional Services
Lawyers, accountants, consultants, agencies
Be the expert AI tools cite when users ask industry questions
E-commerce & Products
Online stores, product brands, marketplaces
Show up in AI-generated product comparisons and buying guides
Local Services
Contractors, healthcare, restaurants, fitness
Get mentioned in AI responses about local business recommendations
Education & Training
Online courses, coaching, certification programs
Be cited when AI tools answer learning and skill development questions
Financial Services
Fintech, investment platforms, financial advisors
Get mentioned in AI responses about financial tools and advice
Our AEO Process
Systematic approach to getting your business mentioned in AI chatbot responses.
AI Mention Audit
We test how often you're currently mentioned in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other AI tools.
Question Mapping
Identify the clusters of questions your customers ask AI tools about your industry.
Content Restructuring
Create comprehensive pages that answer 10-50 variations of each topic for maximum AI readability.
Citation Tracking
Monitor and report on your mentions across AI platforms with ongoing optimization.
Get Your Free AEO Score
Discover how often your business gets mentioned in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other AI tools. Get a detailed report with improvement recommendations.
Free AEO Audit Includes:
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Frequently Asked Questions About AEO
Get answers to common questions about Answer Engine Optimization and how it can transform your business visibility.
What is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)?
AEO is the process of optimizing your content to be cited or surfaced by AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini when users ask questions. Unlike traditional SEO, which targets keywords, AEO focuses on influencing how AI answers are generated.
How is AEO different from traditional SEO?
Traditional SEO helps you rank in Google's blue links. AEO helps you get mentioned or linked directly in an AI-generated answer. It's less about one keyword and more about clusters of questions that real users ask in conversational form.
Why is AEO important now?
Since 2025, tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity have begun surfacing real-time links and citations. That means businesses can now influence AI discovery — and win new traffic — by being the best possible answer to a range of related questions.
How do AI tools decide what to show?
Unlike Google, AI tools generate different answers each time based on your content's clarity, authority, and how well it aligns with the query. This gives smaller brands a chance to stand out — if their content is well-structured and trustworthy.
What kind of content works best for AEO?
Pages that answer 10–50 variations of a topic, use real-world examples, and cite credible sources. Think: 'What's the best project management tool for startups?' to 'Which platforms support integrations with Slack?' All answered on one page.
What's included in MergeRank's AEO service?
We do an AEO audit, restructure your content for AI readability, create Q&A clusters, apply schema markup, and track how often you're cited in AI outputs. You get clarity, results, and zero jargon.