Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is the process of making sure your business is visible in AI-powered search results, especially Google’s AI Overview. These summaries are the first thing customers now see when they search — often replacing the traditional “blue links.” If your business doesn’t appear in these AI-generated answers, you risk becoming invisible to potential customers. AEO is about preparing your digital presence so AI search agents choose your business as a trusted source.

How is AEO different from SEO?

Traditional SEO focuses on ranking individual pages on search engines. You fight to be in the “top 10” and hope customers click. But AI Overviews don’t work like that. They generate a single, authoritative summary answer. That means only a handful of businesses get visibility — everyone else is invisible. AEO builds on SEO foundations but with a new focus: structured data, authority signals, GBP optimization, and relevance to high-intent queries. Think of it as SEO for the AI era. Without AEO, you may rank on page one but still get bypassed by AI results.

Do I need a website for AEO to work?

Yes. Your website is the cornerstone of AEO. Google and other AI engines look for structured, authoritative signals from your site when deciding who to feature in AI Overviews. If you don’t have a solid website foundation, AI search won’t see you as credible. That said, AEO doesn’t just optimize your site. It also ensures your Google Business Profile (GBP), schema markup, and local authority are aligned. But it all starts with your website — think of it as the “engine” powering your visibility.

How long does it take to see results?

AEO is not an overnight fix — but it is faster than most traditional SEO campaigns. Many businesses begin to see shifts in AI Overview visibility within 30–90 days, depending on competition and how strong their digital presence already is. We recommend thinking in terms of compounding momentum. The first changes improve your odds of showing up. The next layers (authority building, schema refinement, content optimization) solidify your position. Over time, AEO makes your business the default choice for AI search engines.

What’s included in your AEO service?

Our AEO system is a done-for-you framework designed to help local businesses get found inside AI Overviews. It includes: Google Business Profile optimization (the #1 local trust signal). Schema markup and structured data tuned for AI search agents. Website adjustments to make your site “AI-friendly.” Content alignment around high-intent queries that AI engines pull from. Authority building strategies (local backlinks, citations, reviews). Think of it as a full-stack visibility system. Every component supports the core goal: getting your business cited and chosen inside AI-powered answers.

Do you work with my competitors?

No. One of the ways we protect our clients’ advantage is by working with only one business per industry per city. Once we partner with you, we will not work with your direct competitors in your service area. This exclusivity ensures your investment in AEO isn’t diluted. If you get in early, you’re locking out competitors from the same advantage. That’s why business owners who understand AEO act quickly — before someone else in their market secures the spot.