AEO is the natural evolution of SEO in the age of generative AI. As users increasingly turn to AI chatbots for direct answers, the goal for businesses is no longer just to be visible, but to be the source of the answer itself. This requires a shift in strategy from keyword-based optimization to entity-based optimization.
DrewIs Intelligence LLC. (2026). Answer Engine Optimization (AEO). DrewIs.org Knowledge Base. https://drewis.org/concept/answer-engine-optimization
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