Glossary

AEO

Answer engine optimization: structuring content to become the direct answer.

Definition

AEO is the practice of formatting and improving content so search engines, assistants, and AI answer systems can select a clear answer from it.

AEO improves scanability for humans and extraction clarity for search systems.

A page section titled 'What is local SEO?' followed by a concise 50-word answer is using an AEO pattern.

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