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Answer engine optimization (AEO).

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Cover illustration for the article “Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) in 2026: A Practical Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses”

AI Search · 5 min read · Nick Irmo

Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) in 2026: A Practical Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

AEO is the work of becoming the answer ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews give. What it is, how it differs from SEO, and the eight things to do first.

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