Is Your Website
Invisible to AI?
60% of Google searches now trigger AI Overviews. 900 million people use ChatGPT every week. Is your business showing up? Or are your competitors getting all the recommendations?
of ChatGPT citations come from the first 30% of content
of pages retrieved by AI actually get cited
higher conversion rates for AI-optimized businesses
We audit for all three major AI search tools
ChatGPT
Google AI Overviews
PerplexityEach AI tool has its own rules for who it cites. Our audit checks all of them.
What is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)?
AEO is the next step beyond SEO. It focuses on how AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google Gemini find and cite businesses.
Old-school SEO aimed for blue links. AEO aims to be the direct answer AI gives.
People are switching from typing keywords to asking full questions. AEO makes sure your website, schema, social mentions, and directory listings are easy for AI to read and trust.
Nugentive helps you make that shift. We check 50+ signals that AI uses to judge authority. We help you fix gaps before your competitors do.
Learn More About AEO →Read Our Blog →Focuses on rankings and clicks from search results.
Focuses on citations and mentions within AI answers.
What Makes This Audit Different From Regular SEO Tools?
Most SEO audits only check Google. We check every major AI search engine too.
50 Automated Checks
We scan your website, social media, Google Business Profile, business directories, and AI crawler access.
AI + Traditional SEO
We combine Google Lighthouse scores with AI citation signals. No other audit does both.
Full Digital Footprint
We check your presence across 11 platforms. That includes Reddit — the top source AI uses for recommendations.
What Does the AEO Audit Actually Check?
50 signals across 9 categories. Here is exactly what we scan:
- AI Crawler Access — Can GPTBot, ClaudeBot, and PerplexityBot read your site?
- Structured Data — Do you have the schema types AI uses to understand your business?
- Content Extractability — Is your content written in a way AI can quote and cite?
- Traditional SEO — How does Google score your site on SEO basics?
- Multi-Platform Presence — Are you listed on directories and mentioned on Reddit?
- Local Authority — Is your Google Business Profile set up and verified?
- Trust Signals — Do you have a contact page, privacy policy, and social proof?
- Meta & On-Page — Are your title tags, OG tags, and content dates in order?
- Performance & UX — How fast does your page load for real users?
Why Does AI Visibility Matter?
Your customers use AI to make buying decisions. Over 60% of Google searches now trigger an AI summary. Ranking #1 no longer guarantees you get seen. If AI doesn't cite you, you're invisible.
When someone asks ChatGPT "Where is the best place to get X?", AI doesn't just match keywords. It looks for agreement across the web.
It checks your Reddit reviews, your Google Business Profile, and your website schema. If those signals are missing or inconsistent, you won't be mentioned.
Missing from AI is like not being in the Yellow Pages 30 years ago. Nugentive makes sure your business is the clear, verified answer when AI looks for an expert.
How Does the AEO Audit Work?
Enter Your URL
Paste your website address and email. That's it.
We Analyze 50 Signals
Our engine scans schema, content, crawlers, social profiles, directories, and more.
Get Your Score
Get your AEO Readiness Score and clear recommendations. Results arrive in just minutes.
What Is the AI Search Reality for Local Businesses?
The numbers behind AI search — and why they matter for your business.
Only 15% of pages AI retrieves actually get cited. AEO shows you if your page is one of them.
Over 60% of Google searches now show an AI summary. Ranking #1 no longer means you get seen.
We scan 50 signals across 9 categories. Most businesses have never checked any of them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)?
AEO means optimizing your business so AI tools recommend you. Tools like ChatGPT, Google AI, and Perplexity answer questions directly. They pick businesses they trust. AEO is the practice of making your website the clear answer. It works alongside SEO, not instead of it. If you sell locally, you need both.
How does the free AEO audit work?
Enter your website URL and email. We scan 50 signals automatically. We check your schema, AI crawler access, social profiles, Google Business Profile, and content structure. The scan takes three to four minutes. Your report delivers a score from 0 to 100. It shows exactly which signals pass and which need fixing.
Why is my business not showing up in ChatGPT recommendations?
ChatGPT uses Bing to find businesses. If your site blocks AI crawlers, you may be invisible. Missing schema or no Bing indexing also hurts. Our audit tells you exactly what is missing and how to fix it. Most issues are fixable in under a week.
How much does AEO optimization cost?
We offer three options. The Detailed Audit is $297 one-time. Done-With-You coaching runs $297–$497 per month. Done-For-You implementation runs $997–$1,497 per month. All plans include monthly re-audits and competitor tracking.
How long does it take to see results from AEO?
Quick technical fixes take 1–2 weeks to show results. Things like unblocking AI crawlers and adding schema work fast. Content improvements usually show results in 60–90 days. A full AEO strategy shows clear gains within 90 days.
What is the difference between SEO and AEO?
SEO helps you rank in search results so users click your link. AEO helps AI tools cite your business in their answers. Both work together. SEO is the foundation. AEO is the layer on top. You need both to compete in modern search.
What does the AEO audit check?
We check 50 signals across 9 categories. These include Traditional SEO, AI Crawler Access, Structured Data, Content Extractability, Meta and On-Page signals, Multi-Platform Presence, Local Authority, Performance and UX, and Trust Signals like privacy policy and contact pages.
Can AI search engines find my business if I only have a Google Business Profile?
A Google Business Profile helps with Google AI Overviews. But it is not enough on its own. ChatGPT uses Bing, not Google. Perplexity looks at Reddit and structured website content. To show up across all AI tools, you need schema markup, Bing indexing, directory listings, and consistent business info everywhere.
Why does Reddit matter for AEO?
Reddit is the top third-party domain cited by AI tools like Perplexity and ChatGPT. When AI looks for real-world proof of a business, it reads Reddit threads. A positive mention on Reddit is a strong trust signal for AI.
Do I need to hire someone for AEO or can I do it myself?
Start with our free audit to find your gaps. Many basic fixes can be done on your own. But ongoing AEO takes more work. It includes content strategy, competitor monitoring, and regular updates. We offer Done-With-You coaching and Done-For-You implementation to fit your needs and budget.
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