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January 25, 2026

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What Does AEO Stand For? Answer Engine Optimization in 2026

January 25, 2026 Pieter Verschueren

What is answer engine optimization (AEO)? Answer engine optimization (AEO) means structuring and formatting your content so that AI‑powered answer engines can easily understand, extract and cite it. Unlike traditional search engines that show lists of links, answer engines deliver direct responses through snippets, panels or voice assistants. The goal is to become the definitive […]

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