AI Search
Optimization

AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) gets your site cited by ChatGPT, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and Gemini. Average result: 28.6% AI Share of Voice across 7 platforms. Starting at $1,500.
28.6%
AI Share of Voice (avg)
3-6 mo
Time to first results
7/7
AI platforms covered
+40%
Traffic from AI sources

Case: B2B SaaS, 50 employees, USA

Problem: Zero mentions in ChatGPT for "best AI recruiting software." AI search traffic: 0.

Solution: Audited 20 pages, rewrote in Q&A format, added Schema.org (FAQPage, HowTo), created llms.txt.

Result (5 months): AI Share of Voice 28.6% across 47 queries. +40% leads from AI. 3 pages in Perplexity top-3.

Case: Ecommerce, 2,000 SKU, Eastern Europe

Problem: Competitors dominated AI answers for product queries.

Solution: Optimized product cards with AI-friendly blocks, FAQ on 150 pages, llms.txt.

Result (4 months): +120% AI traffic. 15 pages in ChatGPT, Perplexity top-3. 2 pages cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity.

How does AEO work?

01

AI Visibility Audit (1-2 days)

I check how your site appears to ChatGPT, Perplexity, Perplexity, Claude, and Gemini across 50-100 queries. Result: a list of gaps and growth opportunities.

02

AI Content Strategy (3-5 days)

I identify pages to rewrite and create. AI loves lists, tables, and direct answers. I build a content map where every block answers a user query.

03

Technical Optimization (2-4 weeks)

Schema markup, llms.txt, meta optimization. I rewrite content: remove fluff, add facts and data. Every page becomes citation-ready.

04

Monitoring & Iteration (monthly)

I track AI Share of Voice. If AI stops citing a page — I find the cause. AI models update every 3-6 months — the process is continuous.

What does AI search optimization cost?

PlanScopePriceTimeline
Starter20 pages audited + 5 optimized + llms.txt$1,5001 month
Business50 pages audited + 20 optimized + Schema + 3-month monitoring$3,5003 months
Enterprise100+ pages audited + 50 optimized + full stack + 6-month monitoring$7,5006 months

Why am I invisible in ChatGPT, Perplexity?

1. Content isn't structured for AI

ChatGPT, Perplexity ignores walls of text. It looks for clear answers: lists, tables, direct statements.

→ Fix: Rewrite content in Q&A format.

2. No Schema markup

AI models trust structured data. Without FAQPage or HowTo, your site is just HTML.

→ Fix: Add Schema.org to all key pages.

3. Missing llms.txt

This file tells AI: "Here are my key pages, use them." Without it, AI may ignore your content.

→ Fix: Create llms.txt with priority URLs.

4. Low authority in AI's eyes

AI evaluates how often other sources cite your site — not just backlinks.

→ Fix: Publish expert articles on external platforms like Medium and industry blogs.

FAQ

What's the difference between AEO and SEO?

SEO ranks you in Google. AEO gets you cited in AI answers (ChatGPT, Perplexity, ChatGPT, Perplexity). AI doesn't show 10 links — it gives one answer. Your goal: become that answer. 40% of users already use AI search instead of Google (McKinsey AI Report 2025).

How long until I see results?

First changes visible in 3-4 weeks. Stable AI Share of Voice growth takes 3-6 months. AI models refresh knowledge bases every 1-3 months.

Do I need to remove existing content?

No. I add new blocks (FAQ, tables, lists) and optimize existing content. This doesn't hurt SEO — it strengthens it.

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Sources: Princeton GEO Study · McKinsey AI Report · Gartner