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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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.
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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.
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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.
In 6 months (Oct 2025 – Mar 2026), we helped this luxury treatment center dramatically increase their AI visibility and reach.
AI Mentions
49 → 122
+149% increase
Monthly Audience
209K → 13.8M
66x growth
Keyword Rankings
2.5K → 4.2K
+1,700 keywords
Cited Pages
122 → 190
+68 new citations
Hughes Auctions: Keyword Rankings Nearly Doubled
In 6 months (Oct 2025 – Mar 2026), we helped this auction house grow their organic reach and AI visibility across every major platform.
AI Mentions
31 → 82
+165% increase
Monthly Audience
679K → 1.4M
2x growth
Keyword Rankings
567 → 1,121
+98% growth
Cited Pages
79 → 115
+36 new citations
LA Roofing Materials: 258% Surge in AI Mentions
In 6 months (Oct 2025 – Mar 2026), we helped this building materials supplier explode their AI visibility and organic audience from a standing start.
AI Mentions
24 → 86
+258% increase
Monthly Audience
26K → 982K
38x growth
Keyword Rankings
1,164 → 1,904
+740 keywords
Cited Pages
120 → 169
+49 new citations
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
Founder & CEO, Emarketed
25+ years digital marketing experience
AEO & AI search optimization specialist
Founded Emarketed in Los Angeles, 1998
Served 100+ brands including World Gym, Panavision, Sector 9
Matt brings 25+ years of digital marketing experience across direct-to-consumer, healthcare, and professional services. He leads AEO 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.
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