Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)
AEO, or answer engine optimization, is the set of techniques for getting a brand featured in the direct answers delivered by answer engines and AI assistants, rather than in a list of links. It favours clear, structured content that is easy to lift. For a DTC brand, the goal is to be the source chosen when AI answers a buying question.
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