Answer Engine Optimizer (AEO)

Optimize content to rank better in AI search engines like Perplexity, Gemini, and ChatGPT by making it more citable.

Google traffic is slipping for many blogs, yet AI referrals are climbing. I’ve felt that shift across my own sites, so we’ve doubled down on AEO and built a powerful Answer Engine Optimizer Tool that helps my content get more AI citations on platforms like ChatGPT.

I’ll show you how to use RightBlogger’s Answer Engine Optimization Tool to add the most important factors AI platforms like ChatGPT are looking for… like a Key Takeaways section, AEO‑ready FAQs, and formatting elements in your content so LLMs can scan, cite, and send you the right traffic.

Why Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) Now Matters

AI engines are changing how people find answers. Fewer users click on the ten blue Google search links. More users ask ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, or Gemini for answers, then skim the sources. If you want steady traffic and leads, you need content that gets cited.

Signs Your Google Traffic is Shifting to AI Platforms

If you’re seeing any of these (common) signs with your organic traffic, chances are high that LLMs like ChatGPT will be a great source of new targeted traffic to your website:

  • Fewer Google clicks, more mentions in AI chats, and a growing number of referral traffic from the top LLMs like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity
  • Questions from readers (in your comments and via email) that echo AI prompts
  • Niches seeing this shift: Marketing, software, creator education, finance, and health in particular, though almost all niche industries are seeing a change

What is Answer Engine Optimization?

Answer Engine Optimization is the practice of structuring content so AI engines can scan it quickly, extract value, and cite it as a source. It shares your information into a structural format that’s SEO-friendly and AEO-friendly, yet the focus is primarily on helping AI produce confident answers (using your content).

How AEO Differs from Traditional SEO

LLMs skim for tight sections, not full reads, then rely on citation and sourcing to back responses.

Meet the Answer Engine Optimizer in RightBlogger

I built this tool to handle the core AEO tasks for you: a crisp key takeaways block near the top, plus targeted FAQs with short, scannable answers.

The AEO tool helps LLMs pick up your content and reference it in answers. Be sure to try our Answer Engine Optimizer tool today! You can create a free account to test the workflow. Go Pro or Business for unlimited creation credits when you’re ready to scale your results.

Where the AEO Tool Shines: Updating Old Blog Posts

Your existing content is a goldmine of more potential traffic from AI platforms like ChatGPT.

I like to paste in a URL from a post that’s already published on my blog (yet could use a refresh), then create the missing AEO elements to help it shine.

For example, our guide on humanizing ChatGPT might have great tips but no clear key takeaways up top. That small gap often costs citations.

Spotting Quick AEO Wins

  • No key takeaways near the introduction section
  • FAQs exist, but they miss the real questions people ask inside AI tools

Step-by-step: how I use the AEO tool

  • Paste the URL of your post into the AEO tool
  • Connect it to a Project to apply presets like tone, voice, and style
  • Generate the AEO report and review suggestions

Project Setup that Saves Time

Using RightBlogger’s Project and MyTone features, I’ve trained my personalized AI writer to always create content in my own voice & style, based on the samples and videos I’ve uploaded. Keep these features toggled on:

  • Key Takeaways
  • FAQs
  • Suggestions

What the AEO Report Does

Behind the scenes, our AEO tool studies how content gets ranked and cited for your topic. For terms like “humanize ChatGPT content,” it maps how LLMs prefer to source answers, and provides clear recommendations based on these insights.

AEO Element #1: Create a Strong Key Takeaways Block

You’ll get a ready-to-paste section titled “Key Takeaways.” I place it right after the intro, before the main body or any long embed. LLMs tend to skim the beginning, so front‑load value.

Why Placing Key Takeaways Up Top Matters

  • LLMs read the first sections of your content the most
  • Faster scanning reduces crawl costs for AI tools & search engine algorithms alike
  • Clear bullets improve comprehension for humans and robots

Example takeaway bullets:

  1. Use natural language prompts and examples
  2. Add context about audience and tone
  3. Trim filler and clichés
  4. Read aloud to catch robotic phrasing

Formatting Tips

Use a short H2, then 3 to 5 bullet points. Keep each bullet under 20 words.

AEO Element #2: Answer AEO‑Optimized FAQs

The AEO tool suggests FAQs based on real questions users ask inside AI apps, then pulls answers from your article. That keeps your content consistent and accurate.

Where to Place FAQs in Your Content

I add a full FAQ section near the end, but I’ll keep one or two core questions near the top if they support the intro. For this topic, “Why does ChatGPT content feel robotic?” belongs early in the post, because it’s a top question people ask.

Smart FAQ Formatting

  • Put the question in an H3
  • Answer in 1 to 3 short paragraphs
  • Title the section “Frequently Asked Questions About Humanizing ChatGPT Content” to reinforce your keyword

Use the AEO Report Suggestions to Improve Blog Structure

The Answer Engine Optimizer report usually recommends these actions:

  • Add a key takeaways block in the introduction area of your blog post, under the H1 with 3 to 5 bullets that are easily scanned and understood
  • Restructure your post for scannability: H2 for each method, H3 for why it works and how to do it
  • Tighten long paragraphs and clarify headers with AEO-optimized language

Always read the full list before you edit and publish an improvement to your post. Small structure tweaks can net surprisingly big results.

For a deeper strategy playbook on AI citations and structure, check out our full Generative Engine Optimization guide.

Edit, Proof, and Keep Your Voice

I paste in the new sections, fix flow, and proofread to keep my tone. AI helps, but it doesn’t replace me. Your voice is what earns trust and citations.

Expect early results within 2 to 4 weeks, like a bump in LLM referrals or visible citations inside ChatGPT.

AEO Boosts Traditional SEO Returns Too

These AEO steps align with SEO best practices. Clean headings, precise summaries, and focused FAQs help with organic search too. After updating, I monitor both AI referrals and Google rankings.

Want even more automation in your AI SEO workflow? Check out my full guide to how I Auto SEO-optimize content with AI.

Get Started with Answer Engine Optimization Today

Ready to test the workflow that’s working for me and thousands of creators?

  • Fire up the Answer Engine Optimizer tool, add your URL, and generate your report + AEO content snippets
  • Take our free AI Foundations Course to sharpen your AI SEO strategies
  • Subscribe for new videos and walkthroughs on our channel: RightBlogger on YouTube

If you want to go deeper, I also recommend learning about Projects and presets to speed up repeat tasks. Here’s how our RightBlogger projects presets work behind the scenes to keep tone and structure consistent.

AI engines reward content that’s easy to scan, cite, and trust. Add key takeaways, write tight FAQs, and fix structure with the AEO report. Then proof it in your voice. Do this once, and you’ll see how the right AEO moves compound into higher traffic from LLMs, over time.

Ready to get cited more often? Let’s ship your next AI optimized post today.