AEO Audit: Get Recommended by ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini
AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) helps you appear in conversational AI responses. Discover if your brand is cited and recommended by the major AIs.
What is AEO (Answer Engine Optimization)?
AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) encompasses all practices aimed at optimizing a brand's visibility in conversational AI responses like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok. The goal: being cited, recommended, and well-positioned when a user asks these AI assistants a question.
Unlike SEO which optimizes for search result pages, AEO targets direct responses generated by large language models (LLMs). These responses are often based on the model's training data, but also on real-time web searches.
In 2026, millions of people daily ask ChatGPT for recommendations: "What's the best SEO agency?", "What tool for managing my invoices?". If your brand isn't cited, you're losing these opportunities.
Why AEO is Essential in 2026
Conversational AIs are becoming the first reflex for finding recommendations
Direct Recommendations
When ChatGPT recommends your brand, it's a trust validation. Users trust AI suggestions.
Enhanced Credibility
Being cited by Claude or Gemini reinforces your authority in your sector. It's a form of algorithmic social proof.
Qualified Traffic
Users arriving via an AI recommendation have stronger purchase intent. They're looking for a solution, not just information.
AEO, GEO, LLMO: What's the Difference?
These three terms designate complementary aspects of AI optimization:
- AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) - Optimization for conversational AIs (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) that generate direct responses.
- GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) - Optimization for generative search engines (Perplexity, SearchGPT) that synthesize sources.
- LLMO (Large Language Model Optimization) - Global optimization for large language models, including their training and integrated knowledge.
Our platform covers all three aspects for a complete AI visibility strategy.
What Our AEO Audit Analyzes
Our AEO audit examines your presence on major conversational AIs:
- ChatGPT (GPT-4, GPT-4o) - The most used AI in the world with hundreds of millions of users
- Claude (Sonnet, Opus) - Anthropic's AI, known for nuanced and factual responses
- Gemini - Google's AI, integrated into search and Google products
- Grok, Mistral, Llama - Emerging AIs gaining popularity
Frequently Asked Questions About AEO Audit
How does ChatGPT choose which brands to recommend?
ChatGPT relies on several factors: its knowledge base (training data), real-time web searches, brand authority and reputation, and relevance to the question asked.
Can I influence what ChatGPT says about my brand?
Yes, by working on your overall web presence: quality content, mentions in reliable sources, positive reviews, structured data. Our audit identifies specific improvement levers for your situation.
Does AEO work for all businesses?
AEO is particularly effective for B2B companies, professional services, e-commerce, and brands that receive "best" or "recommendation" type questions.
How long to see AEO results?
AEO visibility improvements can take 1 to 3 months depending on actions taken. AIs regularly update their knowledge, but changes aren't instantaneous.
What's the difference between AEO and SEO?
SEO optimizes for Google/Bing search results (clickable links). AEO optimizes for AI-generated responses (direct recommendations). Both are complementary for maximum visibility.
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