Frequently Asked Questions
What is an AEO audit?
An AEO (AI Engine Optimization) audit analyzes how well AI agents like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity can discover, understand, and recommend your website. It covers structured data, robots.txt configuration for AI bots, llms.txt presence, content structure, API discoverability, and response performance.
How is AEO different from SEO?
SEO optimizes for search engine crawlers and ranking algorithms — keywords, backlinks, page authority. AEO optimizes for AI answer engines that synthesize information and recommend tools directly. Key differences: AI agents read JSON-LD and llms.txt (not just HTML), they check robots.txt for bot-specific rules, and they prioritize structured, machine-readable content over keyword density.
Why should I care about AEO now?
AI agents are already replacing traditional search for millions of users. When someone asks ChatGPT "what's the best project management tool?", your site is either in the answer or it's not. There's no page 2 in AI search — you're recommended or invisible. Companies optimizing now will capture the naming window before competitors catch on.
Is the free checker accurate?
The free checker runs 6 automated checks covering the core AEO signals. It gives a reliable baseline score out of 100. The Pro audit goes deeper with manual review, competitive analysis, custom template generation, and an implementation roadmap tailored to your specific stack.
What do I get with the Pro Audit?
A comprehensive report delivered within 48 hours: your full AEO breakdown, competitor benchmarking (3 competitors of your choice), priority fix roadmap with copy-paste code snippets, custom-written llms.txt and JSON-LD templates for your site, robots.txt optimization, and a 30-day follow-up re-scan to measure improvement.
How does the Agency API work?
Simple REST API. POST a URL to /api/check, get back a JSON response with score, grade, and detailed breakdown for each of the 6 checks. Perfect for SEO agencies adding AEO to their service stack, or SaaS tools integrating AEO scoring. White-label badges included.