How Is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) Different from Traditional SEO?

Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) operates on a completely different model. When a user types a query, AI retrieves and extracts the answer from different pages, forms it into a single response, and provides citations and a reference list. It does not just present a list of links; it crawls the web in real-time. Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and OpenAI use Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).