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.

AEOify is an analysis tool that evaluates your website and tells you what to fix so AI search engines are more likely to cite your content. See what is AEO for more background.

How is AEO different from SEO?

SEO focuses on ranking in a list of links. AEO focuses on getting your content cited in AI-generated answers. Different signals matter: structured data, clear headings, and direct answer formatting carry more weight than backlinks.

Which AI search engines does this help with?

ChatGPT web search, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and Bing Copilot. The recommendations address signals that influence all of them.

How long does an analysis take?

A smart scan takes 2 to 5 minutes. Single page scans are faster, usually under a minute. You get an email when your report is ready.

How many pages does one scan cover?

You choose when creating a report: a smart scan auto-discovers your key pages (10 credits), or a single page scan analyzes just one URL (1 credit). You can also add pages individually to any existing report at 1 credit each.

What does a recommendation look like?

Each recommendation has a title, description, priority level, 2 to 4 action steps, and code snippets where applicable. See reading your report for a full walkthrough.

Can I share my report?

Yes. Every report has a unique shareable URL. Anyone with the link can view it without an account. See sharing reports.

Can I rescan after making changes?

Yes. Start a new scan from your report or dashboard. Each rescan uses one scan from your allocation. See rescanning your site.

What are the recommendation categories?

Quick wins (high impact, low effort), high impact (high impact, medium effort), medium impact (medium impact, medium effort), and long-term (high impact, high effort). See recommendation categories.

What plans are available?

Standard Monthly, Standard Annual, and Premium Annual. See plans and pricing for a comparison.

What are scan credits?

One-time purchases that add extra scans to your account. Credits never expire and are used before your monthly allocation. See scan credits.

How do I cancel my subscription?

Cancel through the billing portal, accessible from your dashboard. You keep access until the end of your billing period. See billing and subscriptions.

Do I keep my reports after canceling?

Yes. Past reports remain accessible. You lose the ability to create new analyses once your billing period ends.

Does AEOify have an API?

Yes. All plans include API access. Create an API key from your dashboard to get started. See using the API.

What is the MCP integration?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) lets AI-powered tools access AEOify directly. See MCP integration for setup instructions.

Do API requests count against my scan limit?

Only report creation uses a scan. Viewing reports and checking usage do not count.

What can the chat assistant do?

The chat assistant can answer AEO questions, look up your reports, show recommendations, create new scans, and check your usage. See using the chat assistant for a full list of capabilities.

Is the chat assistant free to use?

Yes. The chat assistant is available to everyone, including visitors without an account. Signed-in users get access to account-specific features like report lookups and scan creation.

Can the chat assistant file a support ticket?

The assistant cannot file tickets directly, but it can guide you to the contact form when your question needs human support.

What is Answer Tracking?

Answer Tracking monitors how AI models respond to questions about your brand. It queries multiple AI engines and scores your visibility over time. See Answer Tracking for setup instructions.

How many AI models does Answer Tracking query?

Answer Tracking currently queries 4 AI models: GPT-5, Claude Sonnet 4.6, Gemini 2.5 Flash, and Perplexity Sonar. Additional models may be added over time.

Can I track competitor brands with Answer Tracking?

Yes. Add a tracked question with your competitor's brand name to see how they appear in AI responses. This helps you benchmark your visibility.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to common questions about AEOify, AEO analysis, pricing, and integrations.

Last updated: 2026-03-09

General

What is AEOify?: AEOify is an analysis tool that evaluates your website and tells you what to fix so AI search engines are more likely to cite your content. See what is AEO for more background.
How is AEO different from SEO?: SEO focuses on ranking in a list of links. AEO focuses on getting your content cited in AI-generated answers. Different signals matter: structured data, clear headings, and direct answer formatting carry more weight than backlinks.
Which AI search engines does this help with?: ChatGPT web search, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and Bing Copilot. The recommendations address signals that influence all of them.
How long does an analysis take?: A smart scan takes 2 to 5 minutes. Single page scans are faster, usually under a minute. You get an email when your report is ready.
How many pages does one scan cover?: You choose when creating a report: a smart scan auto-discovers your key pages (10 credits), or a single page scan analyzes just one URL (1 credit). You can also add pages individually to any existing report at 1 credit each.

Reports

What does a recommendation look like?: Each recommendation has a title, description, priority level, 2 to 4 action steps, and code snippets where applicable. See reading your report for a full walkthrough.
Can I share my report?: Yes. Every report has a unique shareable URL. Anyone with the link can view it without an account. See sharing reports.
Can I rescan after making changes?: Yes. Start a new scan from your report or dashboard. Each rescan uses one scan from your allocation. See rescanning your site.
What are the recommendation categories?: Quick wins (high impact, low effort), high impact (high impact, medium effort), medium impact (medium impact, medium effort), and long-term (high impact, high effort). See recommendation categories.

Account and billing

What plans are available?: Standard Monthly, Standard Annual, and Premium Annual. See plans and pricing for a comparison.
What are scan credits?: One-time purchases that add extra scans to your account. Credits never expire and are used before your monthly allocation. See scan credits.
How do I cancel my subscription?: Cancel through the billing portal, accessible from your dashboard. You keep access until the end of your billing period. See billing and subscriptions.
Do I keep my reports after canceling?: Yes. Past reports remain accessible. You lose the ability to create new analyses once your billing period ends.

Integrations

Does AEOify have an API?: Yes. All plans include API access. Create an API key from your dashboard to get started. See using the API.
What is the MCP integration?: MCP (Model Context Protocol) lets AI-powered tools access AEOify directly. See MCP integration for setup instructions.
Do API requests count against my scan limit?: Only report creation uses a scan. Viewing reports and checking usage do not count.

Chat assistant

What can the chat assistant do?: The chat assistant can answer AEO questions, look up your reports, show recommendations, create new scans, and check your usage. See using the chat assistant for a full list of capabilities.
Is the chat assistant free to use?: Yes. The chat assistant is available to everyone, including visitors without an account. Signed-in users get access to account-specific features like report lookups and scan creation.
Can the chat assistant file a support ticket?: The assistant cannot file tickets directly, but it can guide you to the contact form when your question needs human support.

Answer Tracking

What is Answer Tracking?: Answer Tracking monitors how AI models respond to questions about your brand. It queries multiple AI engines and scores your visibility over time. See Answer Tracking for setup instructions.
How many AI models does Answer Tracking query?: Answer Tracking currently queries 4 AI models: GPT-5, Claude Sonnet 4.6, Gemini 2.5 Flash, and Perplexity Sonar. Additional models may be added over time.
Can I track competitor brands with Answer Tracking?: Yes. Add a tracked question with your competitor's brand name to see how they appear in AI responses. This helps you benchmark your visibility.