Answer Engine Optimization
Answer Engine Optimization Resources
When rankings drop but citations don’t, it’s not a failure — it’s a shift in how visibility works. AI Overviews often cite well-structured content even if the page no longer ranks near the top of traditional search results. This article explains why that happens, how to talk about it with stakeholders, and what to track instead of search position. If your brand is being cited in AI-generated answers, you’re still influencing search — even without the click.
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By Houston Barnett-Gearhart
Traditional SEO metrics don’t capture how content is seen and reused in AI-driven search. This guide outlines how to evolve your reporting by reframing legacy KPIs, tracking AI-specific signals, and showing the actual impact of visibility, even when there’s no click to count.
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By Houston Barnett-Gearhart
How you talk about AI search will set the tone in your organization. Clearly framing your efforts and focusing on observable data can help you build trust while adjusting your strategy.
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By Houston Barnett-Gearhart
This glossary defines key terms at the intersection of AI and SEO, offering clear explanations to help marketers, content creators, and SEO professionals clearly communicate what's happening in search.
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By Houston Barnett-Gearhart
Process-oriented, data-driven, and transparent: Our AEO approach is a natural extension of how our team has handled previous SEO shifts.
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By Houston Barnett-Gearhart
Feeling torn between SEO and GEO? Think you could be falling behind as others start to optimize for AI search engines? Keep reading before making changes to your SEO strategy.
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By Ashley Ryan
AI-mode is here. Will your SEO strategy survive? The fundamentals still apply, but user intent, topical authority, and structured data may be more important than ever. Read on to learn more.
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By Ashley Ryan
Search engines aren’t penalizing AI content; they’re penalizing bad content, regardless of who (or what) wrote it. The brands that thrive will be the ones that connect the dots between AI efficiency, human creativity, and audience value.
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By Michael Transon
“Change is the only constant” has never been more true for SEO than it is right now. So how can we roll with the punches and continue to grow search visibility through content creation? Here are some ideas to get you started.
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By Tania Brown
Is SGE making you rethink your content strategy? If not — it’s time to take a step back and consider the implications of AI-assisted search for your content’s organic reach. Read on to uncover possible impacts and how to rank in an SGE world.
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By Tania Brown