What I'm testing, what works, what fails. Updated as I learn.
The rules that got you to #1 on Google don't guarantee you'll show up in AI search results. Here's what actually works.
The definitive guide to AEO. Learn how to get cited by ChatGPT, Claude, and Google AI Overviews. Updated for 2026.
Proven strategies to get your content cited by ChatGPT. Based on 30+ days of real testing.
How to rank in Google's AI Overviews. Schema markup, FAQ content, and E-E-A-T strategies that work.
How to create and implement llms.txt for AI search engines. Step-by-step tutorial with examples.
Spent 2 weeks on outreach. Got 0 new backlinks. AI citations unchanged. Here's what I learned.
Everything I'm learning about Answer Engine Optimization. Best place to start if you're new to AEO.
Running 5 tests to figure out why ChatGPT won't cite my content. Currently 0/5 successful.
My attempt to explain AEO without the guru nonsense. Here's what I've figured out so far.
New to AEO? Complete beginner's guide with your first 3 steps to get started.
Rankings don't tell the full story. Here's my rough system for tracking if AEO is working.
Watched my traffic get eaten by AI Overviews for 3 months. Here's what I noticed.
Added FAQ sections to 15 posts. No change in AI citations. Might be my implementation though.
Made some posts longer, some shorter. Testing if AI prefers one over the other.
Creating pillar pages that link to supporting content. Classic SEO, testing if AI likes it.
Manual method I use to check if I'm being cited. There's no good automated tool yet.