FixAEO Blog

Practical guides on Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) — how to get your brand cited by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok, DeepSeek, Copilot and Google AI Overviews. We cover what AEO is and how it differs from traditional SEO, per-engine citation playbooks, technical setup like llms.txt and schema, and how to measure AI search visibility — written for founders, marketers and SEO teams adapting to AI-first search.

New to AEO? Start here

These four guides cover the fundamentals — what answer engine optimization is, how it differs from SEO, which AI engines matter, and the tools to use — before the deeper per-engine and technical posts below.

FixAEO MCP: the AI-search question no other tool can answer

FixAEO now has an MCP server. Connect Claude, Cursor, or ChatGPT and ask where you rank on Google but AI never cites you — answered live across all eight engines. Here's why no other tool's MCP can.

7/1/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 8 min read

Does Grok search the web? How Grok's live search actually works

Yes, Grok searches the web in real time and reads live X posts. Here's how Grok's live search works in 2026, whether it's a search engine, and how to use it.

6/25/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 6 min read

What is a conversational search engine? Examples and how it works

A conversational search engine answers in plain language, not ten blue links. What it is, the top examples, how it works, and why it matters for brands.

6/25/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 11 min read

Can Claude search the web? How it works and how to turn it on

Yes, Claude can search the web, cite its sources, and you switch it on in settings. Here's how Claude web search works, and which engine it appears to use.

6/25/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 6 min read

20 Claude Prompts to Win AI Search Visibility (AEO)

20 free, copy-paste Claude prompts to audit, fix, and track your AI search visibility across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and AI Overviews. No email gate.

6/23/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 63 min read

How to Validate Your XML Sitemap (and Fix It)

A practical guide to validate your sitemap online, fix the most common XML errors, and make sure both Google and AI crawlers can read every page you publish.

6/21/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 8 min read

Generative Engine Optimization Tool: What to Look For

A generative engine optimization tool tracks whether AI engines cite your brand. Here's what a real GEO tool does and how to pick one in 2026.

6/21/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 8 min read

The best AI SEO tools in 2026 (free and paid)

AI SEO is two jobs: using AI to do SEO faster, and getting AI search to recommend you. The best tools for both — free and paid, honest picks.

6/21/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 6 min read

Answer Engine Optimization Services: A Buyer's Guide

What answer engine optimization services actually do, what the work involves, and how to choose between DIY, an agency, or a self-serve tool without overpaying.

6/21/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 8 min read

Best AI Search Engines in 2026: I Tested All 15

I tested 15 AI search engines for a month — Perplexity, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok and more. An honest ranking of which to use and what each does best.

6/19/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 16 min read

AI Search Statistics 2026: How AI Replaces Google

20+ verified, source-linked AI search statistics for 2026 — who uses AI vs Google, how fast it's growing, and the viral stats that don't hold up.

6/18/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 10 min read

Check If AI Recommends Your Brand (Free Extension)

ChatGPT and Gemini recommend brands to buyers every day. Here's how to check your brand's AI visibility on any website in one click — free, no signup.

6/10/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 8 min read

AI Visibility: 11 Brands Gemini Names Every Time

33 brands tested on Google Gemini: 11 hit perfect AI visibility, but share of voice reveals the real gaps. See the data — then scan your own brand free.

6/7/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 10 min read

AEO for SaaS: Get Recommended by AI Assistants

AEO for SaaS companies: why G2 reviews outweigh content, how comparison pages win, and the playbook to get your product into AI answers.

5/31/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 12 min read

AEO for Local Business: Get Found in AI Search

Local AEO differs from generic AEO. Learn how to get your business recommended by Gemini, ChatGPT, Copilot, and AI Overviews for near-me queries.

5/31/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 12 min read

AEO for Ecommerce: Get Products Recommended by AI

Ecommerce AEO requires a different playbook. Learn how Product schema, buyer reviews, and comparison sites get your products cited by AI assistants.

5/31/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 12 min read

AEO for B2B: Get Found in AI Answers

B2B buyers ask long, specific questions in AI engines before sales talks begin. Here is the B2B AEO playbook for earning citations and brand mentions.

5/31/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 13 min read

The 30-point AEO audit checklist (2026)

AEO audit checklist: 30 signals across 7 categories — from crawler access to per-engine verification. Copy it into Notion and run your audit today.

5/31/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 15 min read

How to measure AEO ROI: a copy-paste spreadsheet

AEO doesn't generate clicks the way Google does. Here's a concrete 4-metric framework + the spreadsheet to track ROI on every AEO investment.

5/30/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 13 min read

How to get cited by Grok: the X signal playbook

Grok citations come from X activity, not your blog. This playbook shows which X signals Grok prioritizes and how to build them systematically.

5/30/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 11 min read

How to Get Cited by Gemini in 2026

How to get cited by Gemini: it runs on classic SEO plus AI-specific signals. Learn the 2026 playbook for rankings in AI Overviews and Gemini answers.

5/30/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 11 min read

How to Get Cited by DeepSeek in 2026

DeepSeek runs more daily queries than Claude or Perplexity, with almost no AEO competition. A practical 2026 playbook to get your brand cited.

5/30/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 12 min read

How to get cited by Claude: the 2026 playbook

Get cited by Claude with the 2026 AEO playbook. Claude's constitutional training favors authoritative, non-promotional sources — here's how to qualify.

5/30/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 11 min read

GA4 Setup for AI Traffic: Surface ChatGPT Referrals

Default GA4 hides AI referrals in 'Direct' and 'Other'. Here's the 20-minute setup that surfaces them — channel group, dimensions, and dashboard.

5/30/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 13 min read

How to track AEO across multiple brands

Multi-brand AEO portfolio tracking — a practical framework for agencies, holding companies, and multi-product teams to measure AI visibility at scale.

5/22/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 10 min read

How to get cited by Perplexity: a 2026 playbook

Perplexity cites 4-8 sources per answer and the patterns are learnable. Here are the 8 we see in cited content, with copy-paste tactics.

5/18/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 10 min read

GEO vs AEO vs SEO: a 2026 terminology breakdown

Three acronyms, lots of confusion. A clean breakdown of what GEO, AEO, and SEO actually mean — and which one applies to your work in 2026.

5/18/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 8 min read

How to win back traffic lost to Google AI Overviews

Google AI Overviews run on a third of commercial queries and keep clicks in the SERP. Here are 7 changes that get your brand named in the answer.

5/18/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 10 min read

What is AEO? Answer Engine Optimization explained

Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) means getting AI assistants to recommend your brand. Learn what AEO is, why it matters more than SEO, and how to start.

5/16/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 8 min read

AEO vs SEO: what changed and what to do about it

AEO vs SEO: AI assistants and search engines use different signals. See a plain comparison and a 30-day migration plan for your team.

5/15/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 7 min read

How to add llms.txt to your website in 10 minutes

llms.txt tells AI assistants what your site is about. Get the exact format, a copy-paste template, and deployment steps for every major host.

5/14/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 7 min read

Why ChatGPT doesn't recommend your brand

ChatGPT SEO fix: six reasons ChatGPT names competitors instead of you, ranked by frequency across 1,000+ FixAEO scans — with a fix for each.

5/13/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 8 min read

Best AEO tools in 2026: an honest comparison

A side-by-side review of 7 Answer Engine Optimization platforms — what each does well, what they cost, and which to pick based on your stage and budget.

5/12/2026 • by Nitish Kumar Yadav • 8 min read