What Should I Look for in a Done-for-You AEO Agency?
Quick Answer: In a done-for-you AEO agency, look for full-stack execution (schema, citations, reviews, content and reporting handled for you), genuine proof, transparent monthly deliverables, and clear communication. The point of done-for-you is that you approve the plan and the agency does the work — so confirm they own outcomes, not just hand you a […]
Why Most Businesses Are Invisible to AI Platforms (And How to Fix It)
Here’s a sobering reality: when potential customers ask ChatGPT for recommendations in your industry and location, your business probably doesn’t come up. Not because you’re bad at what you do. Not because your competitors paid for placement. But because AI platforms simply don’t have enough confidence in your business to recommend it. This invisibility is […]
What Is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)? The Complete Guide for 2026
Search has fundamentally changed. Instead of scrolling through ten blue links, over 200 million people now ask AI assistants for direct answers every week. When someone asks ChatGPT “Who are the best roofers in Tampa?” or “What law firm handles personal injury in Miami?” — the AI doesn’t show a list of websites. It names […]
How to Get Your Business Recommended by ChatGPT: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Get Your Business Recommended by ChatGPT: A Step-by-Step Guide When someone asks ChatGPT “Who are the best HVAC companies in Phoenix?” — ChatGPT doesn’t search the internet in real-time. It synthesizes information from its training data and (in some modes) live web searches to generate a response naming specific companies. The businesses that […]
The 7 Pillars of AI Visibility: A Framework for Getting Recommended by AI Platforms
Getting recommended by AI platforms isn’t random. After analyzing thousands of AI recommendations, we’ve identified seven distinct factors that determine whether AI systems recommend a business. This framework provides a structured approach to AI visibility optimization. Pillar 1: Entity Clarity What it means: AI must understand exactly what your business is — not marketing fluff, […]
AI Visibility vs SEO: Why You Need Both to Win in 2026
SEO gets you ranked on Google’s search results pages. AI Visibility (AEO) gets you recommended by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other AI assistants. In 2026, businesses need both: SEO captures users who search traditionally, while AEO captures the growing number who ask AI for recommendations. Neither replaces the other — they work together for complete search […]