AEO Content Checker (Answer Engine Optimization)

Answer engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google's AI Overviews pull short, factual passages straight from web pages. This checker analyzes your content for the traits those systems reward - a direct answer up front, question headings, lists, stats, and clear definitions - and scores how quotable it is.

55
AEO score / 100
Answers the question up front
Open with a self-contained 2-3 sentence answer (about 40-60 words) before adding context.
Uses question-style headings
Includes lists or steps
Backs claims with stats
Add specific numbers, percentages, or dates. Citable facts get quoted far more often.
Short, extractable sentences
Defines its key terms
Cites or links sources
Reference sources ("according to ...") or link out - it signals trustworthiness.
81
Words
2
Question headings
3
List items
1
Stats & numbers

How to use the aeo checker tool

  1. 1Paste your article or section into the box.
  2. 2Review your AEO score and the checklist of what helps and what's missing.
  3. 3Add a concise answer near the top, question-style headings, and supporting stats or lists.
  4. 4Re-check until the score is green, then publish.

Frequently asked questions

What is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)?

AEO (also called Generative Engine Optimization, or GEO) is optimizing content so AI answer engines - ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews - quote and cite it. It emphasizes direct answers, clear structure, and citable facts over traditional keyword tactics.

How is AEO different from SEO?

Classic SEO aims to rank a page so a human clicks it. AEO aims to have your content extracted and cited inside an AI-generated answer. The tactics overlap - good structure and authority help both - but AEO leans harder on answer-first writing, Q&A formatting, and quotable statistics.

How do I get cited by ChatGPT or Perplexity?

Answer the question directly in the first sentence or two, use the exact question as a heading, back claims with specific numbers, and add FAQ or Q&A structure. Being factually clear and well-organized matters more than length.

Does AEO replace traditional SEO?

No, it complements it. You still need to be crawlable, fast, and authoritative. AEO adds answer-first writing and clear structure on top, so the same page can win a blue-link ranking and an AI citation.

How often should I run the AEO checker?

Run it on every new article before publishing, and re-check older pages you want cited by AI. It takes seconds and flags the structural wins that make content quotable.

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