aeo-strategylisted

# Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) ## Overview AI search engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude) are capturing 10-30% of B2B search traffic. Traditional SEO doesn't optimize for AI answers. AEO ensures your content is the source AI engines cite when users ask questions in your domain. This skill covers the strategy. ## Frameworks Referenced This skill is grounded in public frameworks and source material relevant to the task: - **AEO Framework.** Use the relevant method or published guidance where it improves the requested deliverable; do not cite it as decoration. - **Google Search Generative Experience Guidelines.** Use the relevant method or published guidance where it improves the requested deliverable; do not cite it as decoration. - **Google Search Central — SEO Starter Guide.** Use the relevant method or published guidance where it improves the requested deliverable; do not cite it as decoration. ## When to Use - "Optimize for AI search" - "AEO strategy" - "Get cited by ChatGPT" - "Generative engine optimization" - "Rank in AI search results" ## Step-by-Step Process ### Phase 1: Understand How AI Search Works AI search engines: 1. Receive a user query 2. Search the web for relevant sources (often using Bing/Google APIs) 3. Read the top sources 4. Synthesize an answer, citing specific sources 5. Present the answer with citations Your goal: be the source they cite. This requires being the most authoritative, clear, and well-structured source on the topic. #