Frequently Asked Questions
What is AEO?
AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) is the process of optimizing content for AI-powered answer engines like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity, focusing on being cited as the primary source.
Is the tool free?
The instant estimate is free and requires no signup — you get an AEO score, a four-pillar breakdown, and an action plan. For the full picture, the $10 multi-engine report actually queries ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini and shows what each one really says about your brand.
What is the difference between the free estimate and the $10 report?
The free estimate is generated by Google Gemini with live Search grounding — a fast, well-informed approximation of how AI engines see you. The $10 report is the real thing: we send a panel of buyer questions to ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini, then aggregate real share-of-voice versus your competitors, the actual sources each engine cites, per-engine sentiment, and the verbatim answers each engine gave.
Which AI models do you analyze?
ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini. The free estimate models how they likely perceive your brand; the $10 report queries each engine directly through its live search-enabled API.
How long does it take?
The free estimate takes about 45-60 seconds. The full multi-engine report runs many real engine queries and typically completes in one to two minutes; we also email you a private link to it.
How do I get my paid report?
After checkout, your report is generated and shown immediately, and a private link is emailed to you so you can return to it or share it with your team.
Can I improve my score immediately?
Yes. Many technical fixes (like adding JSON-LD) can impact AI perception within days as real-time search crawlers re-index your site.
What does the AEO score measure?
The AEO score measures four pillars: Authority (30%), Clarity (25%), Technical (25%), and Sentiment (20%). It reflects how well AI answer engines can understand, trust, and cite your brand.
How is AEO different from SEO?
While SEO focuses on ranking in search engine results pages (SERPs), AEO focuses on making your content understandable to Large Language Models so your brand gets cited in AI-generated answers.
Is my data secure?
Free scan history is saved only in your browser and can be cleared anytime. Paid reports are stored privately behind an unguessable link, are never indexed by search engines, and your payment is processed securely by Stripe — we never see your card details.