Guides, research, and practical strategies for Answer Engine Optimization — making your website visible to AI.
Last updated: February 8, 2026
We audited over 21,000 websites across 9,448 unique domains for AI answer engine readiness. The average score is 51.6 and 44% scored an F. See the full data breakdown, top performers, and what you can do today.
Everything you need to know about AEO — what it is, how it differs from SEO, why it matters now, and the concrete steps to optimize your site for AI answer engines like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity.
A practical comparison of Answer Engine Optimization and Search Engine Optimization — where they overlap, where they diverge, and how to prioritize your efforts for maximum visibility in both search and AI.
Practical guide to implementing JSON-LD schema markup that helps AI answer engines find, understand, and cite your content. Covers Organization, FAQPage, Product, Article, and HowTo schemas with copy-paste examples.
The llms.txt standard is like robots.txt for AI crawlers. Learn what it is, how to create one, and why it's becoming essential for AI discoverability — with real examples and a template you can use today.
FAQPage schema is the single most effective optimization for getting cited by AI assistants. Here's how to implement it correctly, with JSON-LD examples for every CMS and framework.
📝 More articles coming soon. We publish new AEO guides and research regularly.