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Get Found by Google. Get Cited by AI.

Your prospects ask ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude before they ever talk to sales. On AEO-optimized sites, 8-30% of B2B inbound traffic already comes from AI engines. We make sure the answer they get is you.

Search is splitting in two

Traditional SEO

Rankings, authority, and technical health on Google. Still where most buyers verify you exist, and still the foundation AI engines learn from.

AEO. Answer Engine Optimization

Schema markup, llms.txt, content structure, and trust signals that make AI engines find, understand, and cite you when your prospects ask.

Most B2B sites have never been audited for AEO readiness, schema missing, llms.txt nonexistent, AI crawlers silently blocked. The companies winning citations started 18 months ago.

How AEO works — layering questions into answers AI can cite

One buyer intent branches into the real questions people ask, each mapped to a structured answer block on your site, marked up so ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI pull your content as the answer.

AEO question map: a seed topic branches into a primary question and follow-ups, each mapped to structured answer blocks with schema

The numbers behind the shift

4

answer engines we ask

Every analysis puts your buyers’ questions to ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude and Gemini, so you see who gets cited today.

16

checks on every page

Each page is scored on sixteen things that search engines and AI assistants read, from titles and schema to FAQ markup.

10

measures in your score

Crawlability, AI access, answer-shaped content, on-page, schema, local, authority, demand capture, speed and publishing, scored out of 100.

Why Now

The window is open — but not for long

Three shifts are happening at once. The teams that move now compound the advantage; the ones that wait spend years catching up.

Buyers now ask AI first

Prospects research through ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI overviews before they ever hit your site. If you're not the cited answer, you're not in the deal.

The tooling finally works

What used to take a data team and six months now ships in weeks — the stack matured, and connected systems are a build decision, not a science project.

Early movers compound

Systems get smarter with data and time. The team that starts this quarter is a year of learning ahead of the one that starts next year.

Every quarter you wait, competitors who moved first are training their system on data you don't have yet.Start now

Start with the free diagnostics

AEO Health Check

Our full analysis, free and right on the page: your score out of 100 across ten measures, how you compare with the average of sites we have analysed, your first fixes and a link to your full report. About ten minutes.

Run the AEO Health Check →

Website Grader

Performance, SEO fundamentals, and Core Web Vitals, see how your site scores in seconds.

Grade your website →

What we audit and build, the six dimensions

AEO Infrastructure

llms.txt, sitemap, robots configuration, and the schema types AI engines read first. The 30% weight in your score.

Schema Markup

Organization, Service, FAQPage, HowTo, and breadcrumb structured data, complete, valid, and on every page that earns it.

Content Quality Signals

Author bylines, freshness, depth, and the answer-shaped structure that gets pulled into AI responses.

SEO Authority

The classic foundation, rankings, backlinks, technical health, that AI engines still learn trust from.

Live Citation Testing

We query Perplexity, OpenAI, and Anthropic engines directly: does AI mention you today? Not theory, measurement.

Competitor Gap

Who is being cited in your category instead of you, and the specific gaps between you and them.

The Proven Process

From invisible to cited in 90 days

Audit first, foundation second, then the compounding work of authority.

Day 1Day 30Day 60Day 90
01

SEO/AEO Audit

Days 1-14

Full visibility teardown across schema, llms.txt, content signals, authority, and live AI citations.

02

Foundation Sprint

Days 10-40

Full schema stack, llms.txt, and content restructured so AI engines cite you.

03

Content & Clusters

Days 30-60

Trust signals, topic clusters, and the answers AI engines pull from.

04

Measure & Compound

Days 55-90

Citation tracking, rankings, and iteration, authority compounds from here.

Go deeper: the AEO knowledge base

What Is AEO? The 2026 B2B Guide

Our 6,000-word deep dive: the four pillars, the engines, the scoring, and the roadmap, the definitive reference we wrote for B2B teams.

Read the complete guide →

The Resource Library

How-to articles, playbooks, and marketing guides, organized by topic, knowledge-base style, and growing weekly.

Browse the Resource Library →

The Copier Dealer’s Guide to AEO

Our field guide for office technology dealers: buyer question trees, seven content flows, and the 90-day rollout.

Read the dealer guide →

AI answer console citing Quantum Business Solutions
Free checklist

Check your own site: the SEO and AEO checklist

80 checks, grouped by topic. Tick what your site already does and watch your score move. Your ticks stay in your browser and carry over to the full checklist.

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Stage: Foundation
Crawl and index0 of 8

Search engines can reach and index the pages that matter.

  1. Every page you want found returns a 200 and is not blocked by robots.txt

    A page a crawler cannot fetch cannot rank, whatever else is true about it.

    How to check it

    Open yoursite.com/robots.txt and check no Disallow line covers your key sections. Run your top ten URLs through URL Inspection in Search Console.

    About 15 minutesPartly measured
  2. An XML sitemap lists your canonical pages and is submitted in Search Console

    A sitemap is the cleanest way to tell search engines which pages you consider important.

    How to check it

    Find your sitemap (often /sitemap.xml), confirm it lists only live, indexable URLs, and check it shows as processed in Search Console.

    About 15 minutesPartly measured
  3. Each page has one self-referencing canonical URL

    Duplicate versions of a page split its signals; a canonical says which one counts.

    How to check it

    View source on a few pages and look for a rel=canonical tag that points to the page's own preferred URL.

    About 15 minutesMeasured by our analysis
  4. No important page carries a noindex tag by accident

    Redesigns and staging settings often leave a noindex behind, and the page quietly drops out.

    How to check it

    Search Console's Pages report lists 'Excluded by noindex'. Check that every URL on that list is there on purpose.

    About 15 minutesMeasured by our analysis
  5. Redirects are single 301 hops with no chains, loops or internal links to redirected URLs

    Every extra hop wastes crawl time and dilutes the link; loops make the page unreachable.

    How to check it

    Crawl the site with any site crawler and review the redirect report. Update internal links to point straight at the final URL.

    A few hoursNot measured yet
  6. Only one version of your site is live: http, https, www and non-www all redirect to a single preferred address

    Four versions of the same site split links and signals and can be indexed as duplicates.

    How to check it

    Type each version into a browser and confirm all of them end up at one address with a single redirect.

    About 15 minutesPartly measured
  7. Missing pages return a proper 404 with a helpful custom page, not a blank or 'soft' page that looks like it worked

    Soft 404s waste crawl time and confuse indexing, and a helpful 404 keeps visitors on the site.

    How to check it

    Visit a made-up URL on your site. It should show a clear not-found page with search and links, and the status should be 404.

    About 15 minutesNot measured yet
  8. If you serve more than one country or language, hreflang tags point each version of a page to the others

    Without them, engines may show the wrong version to the wrong audience.

    How to check it

    Check each translated or regional page lists all its alternates, including itself, with the right language and region codes.

    A few hoursNot measured yet
On-page basics0 of 9

The fundamentals every page needs, checked one page at a time.

  1. Every title tag is unique, leads with the main topic and is about 50 to 60 characters

    The title is the headline in the results page. Longer titles tend to be cut off, and repeats make pages compete.

    How to check it

    Export titles from a crawler and sort by length and duplicates. Rewrite the repeats and the ones that start with your brand name.

    A few hoursPartly measured
  2. Every meta description summarizes the page in about 150 to 160 characters and gives a reason to click

    Search engines often use it as the snippet, so it works as your ad copy.

    How to check it

    Review descriptions for the same length range, and rewrite any that are empty, duplicated or generic.

    A few hoursPartly measured
  3. Each page has exactly one H1 that matches the intent of the title

    One clear H1 tells readers and engines what the page is about, and the match with the title confirms it.

    How to check it

    Check each key page has a single H1 and that it describes the same topic as the title tag.

    About 15 minutesMeasured by our analysis
  4. You know the search terms your buyers use, and each one is mapped to the page that should rank for it

    Without keyword research you are guessing which questions to answer and which pages to build.

    How to check it

    List the terms buyers use, check their volume and difficulty in Search Console or a keyword tool, and assign each to one page.

    A few hoursPartly measured
  5. Every important page has a branded share image and social sharing tags

    A clear image and headline make links look credible when they are shared and give platforms the right preview.

    How to check it

    Paste a few key URLs into a social share debugger and confirm the image, title and description look right.

    About 15 minutesPartly measured
  6. H2s break the page into descriptive sections, with question headings where buyers ask questions

    Headings are how people scan and how engines find the part that answers a query.

    How to check it

    Read only the headings on a page. If they do not tell the story, rewrite them. Avoid labels like Overview or More info.

    About 15 minutesMeasured by our analysis
  7. URLs are short, readable, lowercase and hyphenated

    A clean URL is easier to share, remember and understand at a glance.

    How to check it

    Scan your top pages. Fix any with dates, IDs, parameters or long strings, and redirect the old URL if you change one.

    About 15 minutesNot measured yet
  8. Every meaningful image has descriptive alt text and a reasonable file size

    Alt text helps accessibility and image search, and heavy images slow the page.

    How to check it

    Crawl for images missing alt text, then compress anything much larger than it displays.

    A few hoursPartly measured
  9. A primary call to action is visible without scrolling and repeated at the end

    Traffic with no next step is wasted. Make the action obvious on both ends of the page.

    How to check it

    Open your top ten pages on a phone and check you can see what to do next without scrolling.

    About 15 minutesPartly measured
Content0 of 7

Pages that fully answer the question they target.

  1. Each page targets one primary search intent, and no two pages compete for the same query

    Two pages chasing the same query split their strength, and neither ranks as well as one strong page would.

    How to check it

    List your target query for each page. Where two pages share one, merge them or sharpen each page's angle.

    A few hoursPartly measured
  2. Pages are complete enough to answer the question, not thin

    Very short pages rarely satisfy a question. Our analysis flags pages under 300 words as thin.

    How to check it

    Sort pages by word count. Expand, merge or remove the shortest ones that you want to rank.

    A few hoursMeasured by our analysis
  3. The obvious follow-up questions are answered on the page

    Buyers ask what it costs, how it works and who it is for. A page that stops early loses the next search.

    How to check it

    For each key page, write the three questions a buyer asks next and check the page answers them.

    A few hoursJudged by our analysis
  4. Content shows specifics: sourced numbers, named tools, steps and real examples

    Specifics are what make a page worth citing instead of any other page on the topic.

    How to check it

    Highlight every general claim on a page and replace it with a concrete example, step or sourced figure.

    A few hoursJudged by our analysis
  5. Articles show an author and a published or updated date, and key pages are refreshed at least yearly

    Visible authorship and dates tell readers and engines the page is real and current.

    How to check it

    Add bylines and dates to articles, and put a yearly review for your most important pages in the calendar.

    Ongoing habitPartly measured
  6. Related pages are organized into topic clusters, with a main guide on each topic linked to and from its supporting pages

    Clusters show search engines you cover a subject in depth, not just in passing.

    How to check it

    Pick your three most important topics. For each, make sure there is one main guide that links to every supporting page and is linked back from them.

    A few hoursPartly measured
  7. You publish on a regular schedule, and what you publish is substantial

    A steady rhythm of useful pages signals an active, reliable source and gives you more chances to be found.

    How to check it

    Decide a realistic cadence, such as two good pages a month, and put it in the calendar. Substance beats volume.

    Ongoing habitPartly measured
Speed and technical health0 of 6

A fast, secure site that works on a phone.

  1. Key pages meet the Core Web Vitals 'good' thresholds on mobile: LCP 2.5 seconds or less, INP 200 milliseconds or less, CLS 0.1 or less

    These are Google's published thresholds for a good page experience, measured on real visitors.

    How to check it

    Open the Core Web Vitals report in Search Console, or run a key page through PageSpeed Insights, and fix the slowest template first.

    A few hoursPartly measured
  2. The site is mobile friendly: readable text, tappable buttons and no sideways scrolling

    Most searches happen on phones, and engines index the mobile version first.

    How to check it

    Open your top pages on an actual phone and try to complete the main action with one thumb.

    About 15 minutesNot measured yet
  3. The whole site is served over HTTPS with no mixed content warnings

    Browsers flag insecure pages, and visitors leave when they see a warning.

    How to check it

    Load key pages and check the padlock. Fix any page that pulls in images or scripts over plain http.

    About 15 minutesPartly measured
  4. There are no broken links in your navigation, footer or key pages

    Dead links frustrate visitors and waste crawl time.

    How to check it

    Run a link check across the site and fix or remove every 404 you find, starting with the navigation.

    A few hoursPartly measured
  5. Every important page is within three clicks of the homepage

    Pages buried deep in the site are crawled less often and seen as less important.

    How to check it

    Use a crawler's depth report to list important pages more than three clicks down, then link to them from higher up.

    A few hoursNot measured yet
  6. Structured data validates with no errors

    Broken markup is ignored, so the effort is wasted.

    How to check it

    Paste key URLs into Google's Rich Results Test and the Schema Markup Validator and fix what they report.

    About 15 minutesPartly measured
Links and authority0 of 7

The links that tell engines which pages matter.

  1. Every page is linked to from at least three other pages on your site

    A page nothing links to is an orphan, and engines find and value it less.

    How to check it

    Use a crawler's inlinks report to list pages with fewer than three links in, then add contextual links from related pages.

    A few hoursPartly measured
  2. Important pages link out to related pages using descriptive anchor text

    Internal links pass context. 'Click here' says nothing, while 'our HubSpot onboarding guide' does.

    How to check it

    On your top pages, add a few links to related pages with anchors that describe the destination. Never change the page's headings to do it.

    A few hoursPartly measured
  3. You earn links from relevant sites: partners, customers, directories, podcasts and original research

    Links from respected, related sites remain one of the strongest signals of authority.

    How to check it

    List five organizations that already know you and ask each for a relevant link, a mention or a directory listing.

    Ongoing habitPartly measured
  4. Your profiles on LinkedIn, Google Business Profile and industry directories are complete and consistent

    These profiles are often what shows up next to your site, and mismatched details erode trust.

    How to check it

    Compare your name, address, phone and description across every profile and make them identical.

    A few hoursCheck by hand
  5. You track branded and non-branded search visibility every month in Search Console

    What you do not measure you cannot improve, and branded traffic can hide a weak non-branded footprint.

    How to check it

    Filter the Search Console performance report by queries containing your brand name, then record both groups monthly.

    Ongoing habitNeeds your Google access
  6. Google Search Console and an analytics tool are installed and verified on every version of the site

    They are the only way to see how you are found, what is broken and what is working.

    How to check it

    Confirm Search Console shows your site as verified and analytics records visits on every key page.

    About 15 minutesNeeds your Google access
  7. Customers can review you on the sites buyers check, and you reply to reviews

    Third-party reviews build trust and often rank on their own for your name.

    How to check it

    Search your company name plus 'reviews'. Make sure your profiles on Google and the main review sites are claimed and current.

    Ongoing habitPartly measured
Local and conversion0 of 3

Turning visibility into conversations.

  1. Your Google Business Profile is claimed and complete, if you serve a local market

    For a local buyer this is often the first thing they see.

    How to check it

    Check categories, hours, services, photos and the link back to your site, and respond to reviews.

    A few hoursNeeds your Google access
  2. Local pages name the city or region you serve in the title and the opening

    Location terms are how a local buyer's search matches your page.

    How to check it

    Add the city to the titles of your local service pages and the first paragraph, written naturally.

    About 15 minutesPartly measured
  3. Every key page has a form or phone link, and the conversion is tracked as an event

    Without tracking you cannot tell which pages produce conversations.

    How to check it

    Make sure form submits and phone taps fire events in your analytics, and check they appear in reports.

    A few hoursPartly measured

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AEO (Answer Engine Optimization)?

AEO is the practice of making your company findable and citable by AI answer engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude, schema markup, llms.txt, content structure, and trust signals that let AI engines find, understand, and cite you.

How is AEO different from SEO?

SEO earns you rankings on Google's results page. AEO earns you citations inside AI-generated answers. They share foundations, authority, structure, content quality, but AI engines read different signals, like llms.txt and schema. We optimize for both at once.

How do I know where I stand today?

Run our free AEO Health Check. It analyzes your schema, llms.txt, content quality signals, SEO authority, and live citation rates across Perplexity, OpenAI, and Anthropic, report in minutes.

How long until results?

Foundation fixes ship in a 2-4 week sprint. Companies that implement the top recommendations typically see citation lift within the first 60 days of AEO work; authority compounds from there.

Do you guarantee AI engines will cite us?

No, and be wary of anyone who does. Shipping the recommendations dramatically improves the odds, but no AEO tactic guarantees citations. What we guarantee is the complete foundation and honest measurement.

What does it cost?

The SEO/AEO Audit is $2,500 (applied toward any package). The AEO Foundation sprint is $4,995 one-time. Retainers run $1,995 to $4,995 per month depending on hours.
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