What is AEO? How to get ChatGPT and Google AI to recommend your business
In this article 4 parts
Search is changing
People now ask AI things like "best physio in Mohali" or "who does real estate ads in Chandigarh". The AI answers with a few names. You want to be one of them.
How AI tools decide
They pull from what's written about you across the web: your site, your Google profile, reviews, directories, news and social posts. Clear, consistent details make you easier to recommend.
Five things to do this month
- Answer real questions on your site. One short page or post per question. Answer first.
- Keep name, address and phone identical everywhere.
- Get reviews that say what you did. Specific beats "Great service".
- Get mentioned elsewhere. Local news, associations, partners, podcasts.
- Add structured data for your business, services and FAQs.
Does SEO still matter?
Yes. AEO sits on top of good SEO. Think of it as SEO written for questions, not keywords.
Quick questions
Can I pay to appear in ChatGPT answers?
Not in the normal answers. You earn a place by being clear, consistent and well reviewed across the web.
How do I check if AI tools mention my business?
Ask ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity the questions your customers ask. Note who gets named. Repeat monthly.
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