What is AEO and how is it different from SEO?

SEO optimizes your ranking in a list of links. AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) optimizes your content to be cited directly in AI-generated answers from ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. The key signals are different: structured data, clear question-and-answer formatting, and unambiguous headings matter more than backlinks.

Which AI search engines does AEOify target?

AEOify targets ChatGPT web search, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and Bing Copilot. These AI engines crawl your site, evaluate your content for clarity and trustworthiness, and decide whether to cite it in their responses. Our recommendations address the shared signals that influence all four platforms.

How does AEOify actually crawl my site?

AEOify loads each page in a real browser with JavaScript fully executed, just like AI crawlers do. We then extract titles, meta descriptions, headings, structured data, and Open Graph tags. Everything is evaluated against current AEO best practices using a two-layer AI analysis.

How many pages does it analyze?

A smart scan starts from your URL, follows internal links, and auto-discovers your key pages including your homepage, about page, and top content pages. You can also choose a single-page scan to analyze one specific URL. Each page receives its own set of prioritized recommendations.

What does a recommendation actually look like?

Each recommendation includes a title, a description of the issue, a priority score, two to four action steps, and a code snippet where applicable. For example, a missing FAQ schema recommendation provides ready-to-paste JSON-LD markup. Recommendations are sorted by impact so you fix what matters first.

How long does analysis take?

A smart scan typically completes in two to five minutes. Single-page scans finish in under one minute. You paste your URL, and AEOify handles the rest automatically. You receive an email notification as soon as your report is ready to review.

Can I share my report?

Yes. Every AEOify report gets a unique shareable URL. Anyone with the link can view the full report including all recommendations and code snippets, with no account required. This makes it easy to share results with developers, clients, or team members.

Do I need technical knowledge to act on the recommendations?

No. Quick-win recommendations are designed for anyone who can edit a webpage. Structured data and schema markup recommendations include ready-to-use code you can copy and paste. For more involved changes like content restructuring, basic familiarity with your CMS or a developer helps.

How many pages does one scan cover?

A smart scan auto-discovers your key pages (up to 10). A single page scan analyzes just the URL you enter. You can also add individual pages to an existing report at 1 credit per page.

Can I scan someone else's site?

Yes. You can enter any publicly accessible URL. This is useful for auditing client sites or competitor research.

Run your first analysis

Enter a URL, pick a plan, and get your first AEO report in minutes.

Last updated: 2026-02-26

Quick start

Enter your URL on the homepage, choose a scan mode, provide your email, choose a plan, and your report will be ready in minutes.

Step-by-step

AEOify landing page with URL input

Go to the homepage and paste your site URL into the input field.
Choose a scan mode. Select "Smart scan" to auto-discover your key pages, or "Single page" to analyze just the URL you entered. Smart scans use 10 credits; single page scans use 1 credit.
Enter your email address. If you already have an account, you will be asked to sign in.
Choose a plan on the subscribe page. See plans and pricing for details on what each tier includes.
Set your password after completing payment to finish creating your account.
Your analysis starts automatically. You will land on your dashboard where you can see the report status.
Wait for results. A smart scan takes 2 to 5 minutes. Single page scans are faster, usually under a minute.

What happens during analysis

AEOify loads your pages in a real browser and evaluates each page against current AEO best practices. In smart scan mode, it follows internal links and auto-discovers your key pages. In single page mode, it analyzes only the URL you entered. See how AEOify works for the full process.

After your report is ready

Open the report from your dashboard to see your recommendations sorted by impact. Start with the quick wins at the top of the list. You can also add more pages to an existing report using the "+ Add page" button in the badge row. See reading your AEO report for a walkthrough.

Starting another analysis

New analysis button on dashboard

From your dashboard, use the "New Analysis" button to scan a different URL or rescan the same site after making changes. Each scan counts against your plan's monthly limit or your scan credits. See scan credits for details.

How many pages does one scan cover?: A smart scan auto-discovers your key pages (up to 10). A single page scan analyzes just the URL you enter. You can also add individual pages to an existing report at 1 credit per page.
Can I scan someone else's site?: Yes. You can enter any publicly accessible URL. This is useful for auditing client sites or competitor research.

Run your first analysis

Quick start

Step-by-step

What happens during analysis

After your report is ready

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