Conversational Queries
Customers ask AI "What's the best marketing agency in Swansea?" instead of typing keywords.
🤖 180M+ Monthly AI Users
Get Recommended by AI
Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) gets your business recommended by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI assistants when customers ask for your services.
180M
ChatGPT users monthly
115%
AI search growth rate
60%
Gen Z uses AI for search
What is Answer Engine Optimization?
AEO ensures AI platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Bing AI recommend your business when customers ask questions about your services.
AI Recommendations
AI platforms analyze content and recommend businesses that best match the customer's needs.
Instant Visibility
Your business appears in AI responses without customers needing to click through websites.
Why Your Business Needs AEO Now
42%
Zero-Click Searches
Nearly half of searches end without clicking - AI gives direct answers and recommendations.
180M
ChatGPT Monthly Users
Massive audience asking AI for business recommendations every month.
3x
Higher Trust in AI
Customers trust AI recommendations 3x more than traditional advertising.
AI Platforms We Optimize For
C
ChatGPT
180M+ monthly users asking for business recommendations
P
Perplexity
Fast-growing AI search engine with cited sources
B
Bing AI
Microsoft's AI-powered search with business recommendations
G
Google AI
AI Overviews and featured snippets recommendations
Complete Your AI Optimization Strategy
AEO gets you recommended by AI assistants, but combining it with SEO, GEO, and SBO gives you total search domination.
SEO
Search Engine Optimization
Traditional Google rankings and organic search visibility for foundational online presence.
- ✓ 68% of online experiences start with search
- ✓ 53% of website traffic from organic search
- ✓ Long-term authority building
GEO
Generative Engine Optimization
Feature in AI-generated content, Google AI overviews, and AI-created summaries.
- ✓ 51% of Google results include AI
- ✓ AI-generated content features
- ✓ Google AI overviews optimization
SBO
Search Brand Optimization
Build brand authority and instant recognition across all search platforms and AI systems.
- ✓ 73% trust known brands
- ✓ 5x higher click rates
- ✓ Brand authority building
Get All Four Strategies Combined
Our revolutionary Supercharged Engine Optimization combines SEO + AEO + GEO + SBO for complete search domination.
Discover Supercharged Engine Optimization →Answer Engine Optimization FAQs
What exactly is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)?
AEO is the practice of optimizing your content to be recommended by AI assistants like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Bing AI when users ask conversational questions. Unlike traditional SEO which targets search engines, AEO targets AI platforms that provide direct answers and recommendations.
How is AEO different from SEO?
SEO optimizes for search engines like Google to appear in search results. AEO optimizes for AI platforms to be recommended in conversational responses. SEO targets keywords; AEO targets natural language queries. AEO shows faster results (weeks vs months) because AI platforms update their recommendations more frequently.
Which AI platforms does AEO target?
We optimize for ChatGPT (180M monthly users), Perplexity AI, Bing AI, Google AI Overviews, Claude, and other emerging AI platforms. Each platform has different algorithms and preferences, so we tailor content to perform well across all major AI systems.
How quickly can I see AEO results?
AEO often shows results faster than traditional SEO - sometimes within 2-4 weeks. AI platforms update their knowledge more frequently than search engines reindex websites. However, the best results come from combining AEO with SEO, GEO, and SBO for comprehensive coverage.
How much does AEO cost?
We charge £40/hour with complete flexibility. You can allocate hours specifically to AEO or combine it with SEO, GEO, and SBO. Many clients start with 5-10 hours/month (£40+) for AEO and adjust based on results. You can change your hour allocation monthly and use hours across any of our services. Clients with 5+ hours monthly receive valuable bonuses like our free Professional Website (£2,995 value).
Is AEO worth it for small businesses?
Absolutely! With 60% of Gen Z using AI for search and 180M monthly ChatGPT users, AEO gives small businesses early access to a rapidly growing search behavior. It's especially valuable for local businesses as customers often ask AI "What's the best [service] near me?"