What is Answer Engine Optimization?
Why being cited by ChatGPT and Perplexity is the new front page of search — and how to get there.
May 2026·6 min read
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Playbooks, research, and product updates on Answer Engine Optimization.
The 4 signals AI engines use to cite a brand
Structure, authority, freshness, and schema — the levers that decide who gets recommended.
Apr 2026·8 min read
Introducing AEO, GEO & SEO scores
One dashboard for answer engines, generative search, and classic ranking. Here's how it works.
Apr 2026·4 min read
How to close citation gaps automatically
When a competitor gets cited for a query you should own, here's how Autopilot wins it back.
Mar 2026·5 min read
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