Guides, case studies, and industry analysis on AI Engine Optimization — making your site discoverable and useful to AI agents.
The AEO Paradox: AI Companies Are Just as Invisible to AI as Everyone Else
We scanned 36 YC S25 startups. AI-focused companies scored 43.9/110 — identical to non-AI companies at 44.2. Building AI ≠ being visible to AI.
Data Study Apr 4, 2026 · 6 min
What the Claude Code Leak Tells Us About Trust in AI Tools
Fake tools, frustration profiling, undercover mode — Claude Code's leaked source reveals hidden behaviors. Combined with Copilot's "entertainment" disclaimer, the AI trust crisis is structural.
Analysis Apr 2, 2026 · 6 min
We Scanned 20 Tech Giants for AI-Readiness — OpenAI Scores 23/110
Original data: how the biggest tech companies score on AI-agent discoverability. Sentry leads at 88. OpenAI, the company building GPT, scores Poor.
Data Study Mar 28, 2026 · 7 min
We Scanned Top Tech Companies for AI-Readiness — The Results Are Surprising
How do the world's biggest tech companies stack up on AEO? We ran the numbers and ranked them.
Data Study Mar 25, 2026 · 5 min
Why Your Website Is Invisible to AI Agents (Fix It in 30 Min)
Most websites are completely invisible to ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. Here's why — and a 30-minute fix that changes everything.
Guide Mar 24, 2026 · 5 min
AEO Audit Checklist: 20 Things to Check Before AI Agents Visit Your Site
A comprehensive 20-point checklist to prepare your website for AI agent traffic. Covers llms.txt, structured data, robots.txt, and more.
Guide Mar 23, 2026 · 8 min
The Agent Economy Is Coming — 5 Things Every Business Must Do Now
AI agents are becoming customers, partners, and intermediaries. Five concrete steps to prepare your business for the agent economy.
Strategy Mar 22, 2026 · 6 min
Stripe Just Made AI Agents Into Customers — Is Your Business Ready?
Stripe's Agent Toolkit lets AI agents make purchases autonomously. What this means for e-commerce and why AEO matters more than ever.
Analysis Mar 20, 2026 · 5 min
betterAEO vs AEO Checker: Which AI Optimization Tool Is Right for You?
An honest comparison of the two leading AEO tools. Different approaches, different strengths — find the right fit for your needs.
Comparison Mar 18, 2026 · 6 min
MCP Servers Explained: How AI Agents Talk to Your Product
MCP is the universal protocol that lets AI agents use external tools. Here's what it is, how it works, and why your product needs one.
Technical Mar 22, 2026 · 10 min
Why Every SaaS Needs an AI Strategy in 2026 (Not Just AI Features)
Adding AI copilots is table stakes. The real advantage is being discoverable BY AI. Five-layer framework for SaaS teams.
Strategy Mar 22, 2026 · 9 min
GeoArk vs AEO Checker: Which AEO Tool Is Right for You?
GeoArk monitors AI mentions ($79-199/mo). AEO Checker optimizes your site (free scan + $299 audit). Complementary tools for different needs.
Comparison Mar 16, 2026 · 8 min
Google Just Made MCP Official in Chrome — Here's What It Means
Chrome DevTools MCP lets AI agents debug live browser sessions. Google's biggest signal that agents are first-class web participants.
News Mar 16, 2026 · 7 min
Sentry Already Optimizes for AI Agents — Does Your Site?
Sentry serves different content to AI agents via HTTP content negotiation. Here's how they do it, and why llms.txt wasn't the answer.
Case Study Mar 14, 2026 · 7 min
Cloudflare's Markdown for AI Agents: What It Means
Cloudflare lets any site serve markdown to AI agents — no server changes needed. Built-in AEO for their entire network.
News Mar 13, 2026 · 6 min
AEO Case Studies: 10 Real Sites Audited
How Stripe, GitHub, Anthropic, and Nike score on AI optimization. Original data from our scanner.
Data Study Mar 9, 2026 · 10 min
How to Write an AI-Optimized FAQ Page (With Schema Examples)
FAQPage schema is the easiest AEO win. Copy-paste JSON-LD, before/after examples, common mistakes, and a full checklist.
Guide Mar 22, 2026 · 8 min
The Complete AEO Optimization Guide
Step-by-step: make your site visible and useful to AI agents. Covers all 7 AEO checks with actionable fixes.
Guide Mar 7, 2026 · 12 min
How to Create an llms.txt File (10-Minute Guide)
The fastest way to make your site agent-discoverable. Step-by-step instructions with examples.
Guide Mar 8, 2026 · 5 min
robots.txt for AI Agents: The Complete Guide
How to configure robots.txt so AI crawlers can index your site — without exposing what you want private.
Guide Mar 8, 2026 · 6 min
What Is AEO? AI Engine Optimization Explained
AEO is the practice of making your site discoverable by AI agents — ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Google AI. Here's everything you need to know.
Fundamentals Mar 3, 2026 · 8 min
AEO vs SEO: What's Different, What's the Same
Traditional SEO isn't dead — but it's no longer enough. Here's how AEO complements and extends what you already do.
Fundamentals Mar 7, 2026 · 7 min
GEO vs AEO: What's the Actual Difference?
Everyone's talking about optimizing for AI. Nobody agrees on what the terms mean. Here's the clarity you need.
Fundamentals Mar 12, 2026 · 6 min
llms.txt: The New robots.txt for AI
Why AI agents need a different kind of sitemap — and how llms.txt fits into the broader AEO picture.
Fundamentals Mar 8, 2026 · 6 min