What Is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)? The Complete 2026 Guide
Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is the practice of structuring your content so that AI-powered answer engines — like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, Gemini, and voice assistants — can read it, trust it, and deliver it as the direct answer to a user's question. In simple terms, traditional SEO helps you rank a link, while AEO helps your brand become the answer.
