Question 1

What is AEO (Answer Engine Optimization)?

Accepted Answer

AEO is the practice of optimizing your brand's presence in AI-powered answer engines like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Google AI Overview. Unlike traditional SEO which focuses on search engine rankings, AEO focuses on how AI systems talk about, recommend, and represent your brand when users ask questions.

Question 2

How is AEO different from SEO?

Accepted Answer

SEO optimizes for search engine rankings and click-through rates. AEO optimizes for AI visibility and sentiment. With AEO, you're not competing for a link on page one—you're competing to be mentioned, recommended, or cited when AI answers a user's question. Both are important, but AEO addresses a new channel that's growing rapidly.

Question 3

Which AI platforms does AEO Copilot track?

Accepted Answer

AEO Copilot tracks your brand's visibility across ChatGPT (OpenAI), Claude (Anthropic), Perplexity, and Google AI Overview. These are the four major AI platforms where users ask questions and expect recommendations.

Question 4

How often is the data refreshed?

Accepted Answer

You can refresh data manually at any time with a single click. Automated scheduling is available on paid plans — weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly depending on your plan. Each run re-queries all your prompts across the selected AI platforms and updates your dashboard with fresh results.

Question 5

Can I track competitors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. When you set up a brand in AEO Copilot, you can add up to 10 competitors. The platform then tracks how often competitors are mentioned alongside your brand in AI responses — giving you a clear picture of your relative visibility.

Question 6

Do I need technical skills to use AEO Copilot?

Accepted Answer

No. AEO Copilot is designed for freelancers and small agencies — not engineers. You enter your brand name, competitors, and topics. The platform handles all API calls, analysis, and reporting. Most users are set up and running their first audit within 10 minutes.

Question 7

Is there a free plan?

Accepted Answer

Yes — you can start for free with no credit card required. The free plan includes one brand, ChatGPT tracking, and manual refreshes. Paid plans unlock multi-brand management, all four AI platforms, automated scheduling, team collaboration, and PDF reporting.

Question 8

Can I invite my team or clients?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Team collaboration is built into AEO Copilot. You can invite teammates or clients by email and assign roles (owner, editor, viewer). This makes it easy to collaborate on brand strategy, share results, and keep everyone aligned on AI visibility performance.