AEO Knowledge Base

AEO & GEO Guides — direct answers, no noise

Six cornerstone guides written to answer exactly what SMEs ask their AI assistants. Each article is structured to be cited — that is what Citura does for your business.

Fundamentals

What is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)?

Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is the practice of structuring your online presence so AI assistants like ChatGPT and Perplexity cite your business. Learn the exact definition, how it differs from SEO, and what signals matter.

6 min
Tactics

How to Get Your Business Cited by ChatGPT

ChatGPT cites sources when web search is enabled. This guide explains the exact structural, technical, and content changes that increase the probability your business appears as a cited source in ChatGPT answers.

7 min
Fundamentals

AEO vs SEO vs GEO: The Differences Explained

AEO, SEO, and GEO are distinct disciplines targeting different systems. This guide explains exactly what each optimizes for, where they overlap, and what priority order makes sense for SMEs in 2026.

5 min
Technical

llms.txt: What It Is and How to Create One

llms.txt is a plain-text file served at your domain root that tells AI systems what your site is about and which pages to prioritize. Learn the exact format, what to include, and how it increases AI citation probability.

5 min
Advanced

How AI Assistants Decide Which Sources to Cite

ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AIO each use different source-selection mechanisms. This guide explains the observable logic behind each system and what signals increase your probability of being selected as a cited source.

7 min
Tactics

AI Visibility Checklist for Small Businesses

A practical 20-point checklist covering every technical, content, and authority signal that determines whether AI assistants cite your small business. Prioritized by impact and implementation effort.

6 min

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