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AI Engine Optimization (AEO)

Get Your Business Cited by AI

Worksthal optimizes your content and technical infrastructure so search engines and AI assistants (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews) can understand and recommend your business. With 70% of consumers now using AI for research, AEO ensures your business stays visible in the AI-driven search landscape.

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Why AEO Matters in 2026

The search landscape has fundamentally changed. AI assistants are now the primary research tool for most consumers.

70%

of consumers use AI for product research

47%

of Google queries show AI Overviews

58%

of searches result in zero clicks

41%

citation rate with FAQ schema vs 15% without

Benefits of AEO

AEO optimization increases your visibility across both traditional search engines and AI-powered assistants.

AI Citation Visibility

Get your business recommended by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and other AI assistants when users ask relevant questions.

Enhanced Search Rankings

Structured data and semantic optimization improve your visibility in traditional search engines like Google and Bing.

Future-Proof Strategy

Position your business for the AI-driven search landscape where 70% of consumers now use AI for research.

Qualified Traffic

Attract visitors who are actively searching for solutions you provide, leading to higher conversion rates.

Our AEO Services

Comprehensive AEO optimization covering technical infrastructure, content strategy, and ongoing monitoring.

Structured Data Implementation

We implement JSON-LD schema markup for Organization, LocalBusiness, FAQPage, Article, Product, and other relevant schemas that help search engines and AI understand your content.

Deliverables:

Schema markup audit
JSON-LD implementation
Rich results optimization
Validation & testing

Semantic Content Optimization

We optimize your content using entity-first writing, semantic triples, and Feature→How→Outcome patterns that AI engines can easily extract and quote.

Deliverables:

Content audit
Semantic optimization
Entity mapping
AI-friendly formatting

AI Crawler Configuration

We configure robots.txt, llms.txt, and crawler access to ensure AI assistants can discover, access, and index your content properly.

Deliverables:

Crawler access setup
llms.txt creation
robots.txt optimization
Sitemap configuration

Content Cluster Architecture

We build content clusters with Category Explainer pages linking to Feature pages and Supporting content, creating topical authority that AI engines recognize.

Deliverables:

Content strategy
Cluster mapping
Internal linking
Topical authority building

Technical SEO Audit

We identify and fix technical issues that prevent search engines and AI from properly crawling, indexing, and understanding your website.

Deliverables:

Technical audit report
Core Web Vitals optimization
Mobile optimization
Indexing fixes

Our AEO Process

We follow a data-driven approach to maximize your visibility in AI-powered search results.

1

AEO Audit & Analysis

We audit your current content, technical infrastructure, and AI visibility to identify optimization opportunities.

2

Strategy Development

We create a customized AEO strategy based on your industry, target audience, and business goals.

3

Implementation

We implement structured data, optimize content, configure crawlers, and build content clusters.

4

Monitoring & Optimization

We track AI citations, search rankings, and traffic to continuously optimize your AEO performance.

Ready to Optimize for AI?

Get a free AEO audit to discover how AI assistants see your business and learn exactly what optimizations will drive the most impact.

Get a Free AEO Audit