Your content, optimised
for AI answer engines
We audit, optimise, and create content that ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and Claude actually cite in their responses. Measurable scores on every deliverable. Real results you can track.
Updated May 2026
Why does answer engine optimization matter?
Answer engine optimization (AEO) matters because over 65% of searches now end without a click. Users ask ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, and Claude for answers instead of clicking through to websites. If your content isn't structured for AI extraction, a growing share of your audience will never see it — no matter how good it is.
How does AEOForged work?
AEOForged works in four stages: audit, strategy, execute, and measure. Each stage uses our 8-dimension scoring system to quantify your content's extractability by AI answer engines including Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, and ChatGPT. You stay in control at every step through your dedicated client portal.
Audit
We score every page on your site and benchmark you against competitors. You get a detailed report with scores, gaps, and priorities.
Strategy
Based on the audit, we build a content plan tailored to your sector — which pages to fix first, what new content to create, where to focus.
Execute
We create and optimise content using our tooling. Every piece is researched, fact-verified, scored, and structured with schema markup. You review everything before it goes live.
Measure
Before-and-after scoring on every deliverable. Ongoing citation monitoring. Monthly reports showing what changed and what to tackle next.
What services does AEOForged offer?
AEOForged offers six core answer engine optimization services: content audits, competitor benchmarking, content creation, page optimisation, content strategy, and citation monitoring. Each service delivers scored, source-verified results so you can measure exactly what improved.
Content Audits
We score your pages across 8 dimensions and deliver a prioritised improvement plan — you know exactly where you stand and what to fix first.
Competitor Benchmarking
Head-to-head comparison against your competitors, dimension by dimension. See where you win and where to close the gap.
Content Creation
Research-backed articles and landing pages engineered for AI extraction. Every claim is verified against live sources before delivery.
Page Optimisation
Section-by-section rewrites of your existing pages — improved for AI readability while keeping your voice and what already works.
Content Strategy
Keyword clustering, topic mapping, and a prioritised calendar built around the questions AI engines are being asked about your category.
Citation Monitoring
Track whether your content is actually being cited by AI engines. Score decay alerts and monthly reports so nothing slips.
How do you measure AEO results?
AEOForged measures results using an 8-dimension scoring system that evaluates structure, direct answers, JSON-LD schema, entity coverage, E-E-A-T signals, recency, readability, and extractability. Every deliverable includes before-and-after scores so you can see exactly what changed and by how much.
Scored deliverables
Every piece of content comes with a measurable score. You see exactly what improved and by how much — no guesswork, no vague reports.
Source-verified claims
We cross-reference every factual claim against live research. What you publish is defensible and citation-worthy.
Your own client portal
Review deliverables, leave inline feedback, track requests, and watch your scores improve — all in one place.
Real citation data
We track whether AI engines are actually citing your content. Real visibility data across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and Claude.
How do clients track their AEO progress?
Every AEOForged client gets a dedicated portal where you review deliverables, leave feedback directly on content, track requests, and watch your scores improve over time. No email chains, no lost feedback — everything in one place with real-time score tracking.
- Review and annotate deliverables inline
- Request services with one click
- Track all your projects and scores
- Before-and-after metrics on every deliverable
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Frequently asked questions about AEO
What is answer engine optimization?
Answer engine optimization (AEO) is the practice of structuring content so that AI-powered answer engines — like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Perplexity — can extract, cite, and surface it in their responses. Unlike traditional SEO which focuses on ranking in search result links, AEO focuses on getting your content directly referenced when users ask AI a question. As of 2026, over 65% of Google searches end without a click (source: SparkToro/Datos, 2024), making AI-ready content increasingly important.
What's included in the free audit?
The free audit covers your entire site: page discovery, scoring across 8 dimensions for every page found, competitor benchmarking, AI crawlability testing, and a prioritised improvement plan. You get the full report delivered through your client portal — no sales call required.
How long until we see results?
Scoring improvements are measurable immediately on every deliverable we produce. Citation monitoring typically shows changes within 30–90 days as AI engines re-crawl optimised content. We provide ongoing tracking so you can see progress in real time.
Key takeaways
- Answer engine optimization (AEO) is the practice of structuring content for AI citation by ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, and Claude.
- AEOForged scores content across 8 dimensions — structure, direct answers, JSON-LD schema, entity coverage, E-E-A-T, recency, readability, and extractability.
- Every deliverable includes measurable before-and-after scores so results are quantifiable, not subjective.
- The free Complete AEO Audit covers page discovery, competitor benchmarking, AI crawlability, and a prioritised improvement plan.
- AEOForged is based in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK, and was founded by Ryan Kings in 2026.
What should you read about AEO?
These guides cover the fundamentals of answer engine optimization — what AEO is, what signals ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews use to select sources, and how to assess whether your content is ready to be cited.
Case study
AEOForged: From F-Grade to A-Grade in One Sprint
How we used our own audit tools to take this site from 8/100 to 81/100. Real before-and-after scores, no third-party claims.
What Is Answer Engine Optimization?
A complete guide to AEO — what it is, how it differs from traditional SEO, and why it matters for your content strategy.
Read articleWhat AI Answer Engines Look For
The signals AI engines use to decide which content to cite — and what makes the difference between being quoted and being ignored.
Read articleIs Your Content AI-Ready?
Five diagnostic questions that reveal whether your content is set up to be found and cited by AI answer engines.
Read articleReady to see where you stand?
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