AI search is reshaping how brands get discovered online — and most marketers are already behind. In this debut episode, we break down what Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) really means in 2026, why traditional SEO tactics are losing ground to AI-generated answers, and what it actually takes to get cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini.

We explore the tactical playbook for AI visibility: structured content, topical authority, third-party citations, and the new frontier of Assistive Agent Optimization.

Topics Covered

• What AEO is and how it differs from traditional SEO
• Why Gartner projected a 25% decline in traditional search by 2026
• How to structure content to get cited by AI answer engines
• The role of topical authority and third-party brand mentions
• Assistive Agent Optimization: optimizing for AI agents doing research
• Which content types perform best in AI-generated answers
• How to run your first AI visibility audit

Resources

• Assistive Agent Optimization is the next SEO evolution — Search Engine Land
• AEO 2026: Optimize for AI Answer Engines — Search Engine Journal
• Best AEO Tools 2026 — Ahrefs Blog

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