Be the Answer AI Recommends
AEO Strategy & Tools for Smart Brands

Emarketed is an Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) agency founded in 1998, specializing in helping brands get cited by AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. We combine proven AEO strategy, free optimization tools, and 25+ years of marketing expertise to help companies earn mentions inside AI answers.

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AI Visibility Score

Get a 0-100 score based on 5 key categories AI systems use to evaluate content.

Actionable Fixes

Get prioritized, specific recommendations you can implement today.

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Trusted by leading brands

What is AEO and how it helps you get cited by AI assistants?

Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) focuses on how AI systems like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini select sources when answering questions. We make your brand easy to understand and easy to cite through clear brand identity, answer-ready structure, and trust signals. The result is more citations, more qualified traffic, and stronger authority in AI-driven search as of 2026.

AEO vs SEO: What's the Difference?

SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

Focuses on ranking pages in traditional search results like Google, Bing, and Yahoo. Goal: Get to page 1.

AEO (Answer Engine Optimization)

Focuses on getting cited inside AI answers from ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. Goal: Be the source AI recommends.

Free AI Visibility Score

Get a 0-100 score across the categories AI systems use to evaluate content. You will also receive prioritized fixes so you can improve quickly without guessing.

AEO Services: Audit → Optimization

Comprehensive AI search optimization tailored to your business goals

AEO Audit

We evaluate your AI visibility, brand identity analysis, schema readiness, and answer formatting. You get a clear benchmark plus a prioritized plan you can act on immediately.

  • AI visibility scoring (0-100)
  • Brand identity and topical analysis
  • Schema assessment
  • Prioritized action plan
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AEO Optimization

We refine your highest-value pages, build supporting topic clusters, and implement the technical signals that help AI systems cite you.

  • Content optimization for AI
  • Topic cluster development
  • Technical implementation
  • Ongoing monitoring & refinement
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What AI Search Optimization Tools Do We Offer?

Free tools that streamline AI search optimization and help you move faster.

AI Search Optimizer

Check how well your site is optimized for AI assistants including ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini.

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llms.txt Generator

Create an llms.txt file so ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI systems understand your business and cite your content.

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AI Keyword Researcher

AI-powered keyword analysis and SEO automation. Discover keyword clusters and competitive gaps instantly.

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Topic Authority Builder

AI-driven content strategy that maps topic clusters and builds domain authority for sustainable rankings.

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Client Results

Seasons in Malibu: 106% Increase in AI Citations

In just 4 months (September 2025 – January 2026), we helped this luxury treatment center dramatically increase their AI visibility and reach.

AI Citations
113 → 163
+50 cited pages
LLM Mentions
51 → 105
+106% increase
Monthly Audience
200K → 8.8M
44x growth
Top-100 Keywords
2.5K → 3.5K
+1,000 keywords

Why Emarketed (AI-Powered Marketing Since 1998)

We've helped brands like World Gym, Panavision, Seasons in Malibu, and 100+ other companies grow for 25+ years with data-driven strategy, hands-on execution, and measurable ROI. AEO is the next evolution of what we do best.

25+ years in business (since 1998)
$100M+ managed ad spend
100+ companies served

Who Leads Emarketed's AEO Strategy?

Matt Ramage

Matt Ramage

Founder

Matt brings 25+ years of digital marketing experience across direct-to-consumer, healthcare, and professional services. He leads strategy and ensures every engagement ties back to measurable outcomes.

FAQs

What is AEO and how is it different from SEO?

AEO focuses on getting your brand cited inside AI answers, while SEO focuses on ranking pages in search results. AEO adds clear brand identity, structured content, and answer-ready formatting so AI systems can confidently reference your site.

Which AI systems do you optimize for?

We optimize for ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and other AI assistants that summarize trusted sources when answering questions.

How do you measure AI visibility?

We track citations, prompt visibility, and changes in answer inclusion across priority queries. We also score your site's AI readiness with a visibility benchmark.

What does an AEO audit include?

Entity and topical analysis, content structure review, schema assessment, AI visibility score, and a prioritized action plan.

How long does it take to see results?

Early wins can appear in weeks on targeted pages, while broader visibility typically grows over 2-3 months as authority builds.

Do I need to rewrite all my content?

No. We focus on key pages first, then expand into supporting content and topic clusters for long-term gains.

Can AEO help local or service businesses?

Yes. Clear entity signals, location details, and trust signals improve how AI systems understand and cite local providers.

Ready to improve your AI visibility?

Let's review your site and build an AEO plan that fits your goals.