AEO FAQ
Answer Engine Optimisation Questions Answered
Everything you need to know about AI search rankings
What is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)?
AEO gets your business featured directly in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI answers—instead of buried in search results.
Why do I need AEO when I already rank on Google?
65% of people now ask AI for answers directly. AEO captures this new traffic traditional SEO misses.
How is AEO different from traditional SEO?
SEO = clicks from links. AEO = direct citations in AI answers. You win both with right strategy.
How fast can I see AEO results?
Basic visibility improvements show in 7-14 days. Full AI authority takes 60-90 days of consistent optimization.
Will AEO hurt my Google rankings?
No—AEO's structured content actually BOOSTS Google featured snippets and AI Overviews simultaneously.
Title: What does realistic AEO pricing look like?
Starter: £1,500-3K/mo | Growth: £5K-15K/mo | Enterprise: £25K+. Depends on competition and goals.
Can any business benefit from AEO?
.Yes—local services, e-commerce, SaaS, B2B all rank in AI. Every industry asks questions AI answers.
How do I know AEO is working for my business?
Track AI citations (ChatGPT/Perplexity mentions) + branded searches + high-intent inquiries from AI traffic.
Why should I choose AEO Simplified?
.AEO Simplified delivers results other agencies only promise. We're London-based with global reach, specializing in ChatGPT/Perplexity rankings using our proven 4-step framework (Discover → Optimize → Authority → Scale). Unlike generic SEO firms, we track actual AI citations—not vanity traffic.
Clients get a dashboard showeing progress reports, and full transparency.
Your business ranks where customers ask questions, not buried in page 2.
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