Top 9 Pillars of Answer Engine Optimization in the Age of AI
Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is the technical practice of engineering content for direct citation and synthesis by Large Language Model (LLM) agents, including Perplexity, Gemini, and SearchGPT. Unlike traditional Search Engine Optimization (SEO), which targets click-through rates (CTR) within ranked link lists, AEO prioritizes Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) compatibility. Success is measured by “Citation Velocity”—the frequency … Read more
