What's the difference between AEO and SEO?
Traditional SEO optimizes for rankings in search results — getting your page to position #1 on Google. AEO optimizes for being cited inside AI-generated answers. When someone asks ChatGPT or Perplexity for a recommendation, AEO is what gets your brand mentioned in the response. You need both: SEO drives traffic from search engines, AEO drives visibility in AI platforms.
How long does it take to see results?
Most clients see measurable AI citations within 60–90 days. The timeline depends on your current content foundation, domain authority, and how competitive your category is in AI answers. We prioritize quick wins in the first 30 days (audit + low-hanging fruit), then build sustained visibility over the following quarters.
Which AI platforms do you optimize for?
We focus on the platforms your buyers actually use: ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Google AI Overviews, and Gemini. Our audits track visibility across all five, and our optimization work ensures your content is structured for citation regardless of which platform someone queries.
Do I need to rebuild my entire website?
Not usually. We start with strategic content rewrites, schema implementation, and structural fixes on your highest-value pages. Most clients see results from optimizing 10–20 core pages rather than overhauling everything. If your site has deeper technical issues blocking AI crawlers, we'll flag those early and prioritize fixes that drive the biggest visibility gains.
How do you measure AI visibility?
We track three things: citation frequency (how often your brand appears in AI answers for target prompts), share-of-voice (your mentions vs. competitors), and attribution (traffic and conversions from AI-referred visitors). You'll get a dashboard showing exactly which prompts trigger citations, which platforms mention you most, and how AI traffic performs compared to organic search.