What is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)?

Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is the practice of optimizing digital content to be discovered and recommended by AI-powered search platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Google Gemini, and other large language models. Unlike traditional SEO which focuses on ranking in search results, AEO ensures your brand becomes the answer AI recommends when users ask questions in your industry. Cited uses cutting-edge technology to help SMEs dominate AI-powered search through strategic optimization.

How is AEO different from SEO?

While SEO focuses on ranking high in traditional search engine results, AEO focuses on being recommended by AI platforms. AEO requires optimizing for AI comprehension, building authoritative presence across AI-accessible sources, and structuring content for natural language understanding. With 62% of searches now using AI platforms that provide zero-click answers, AEO is essential for businesses to maintain visibility in the AI-first search landscape.

Why do SMEs need AEO in 2025?

90% of businesses are currently invisible to AI search platforms, creating a massive first-mover advantage for early adopters. When potential customers ask AI for recommendations in your industry, you want to be the answer AI provides. Cited helps SMEs leverage this opportunity using advanced AEO strategies, with clients typically seeing measurable improvements within 90 days.

How long does it take to see results from AEO?

Most Cited clients see measurable improvements in AI visibility within 90 days of implementation. Our four-phase methodology (Discover, Strategize, Implement, Amplify) is designed to deliver progressive results, with initial AI recommendations appearing as early as the first month and comprehensive dominance achieved within the 90-day timeframe.

What AI platforms does Cited optimize for?

Cited optimizes your brand for all major AI search platforms including ChatGPT (OpenAI), Perplexity, Claude (Anthropic), Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and other emerging large language models. Our cutting-edge technology ensures comprehensive visibility across the entire AI search ecosystem, making your business discoverable regardless of which platform your customers use.

About Us

The Original AEO Agency

Cited Agency was founded in 2025 to help businesses navigate the shift from traditional search to AI-powered discovery. We make brands the answer AI recommends.

Our Story

In 2025, we saw a fundamental shift happening in how people find information. AI platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude were becoming the first place people turned for answers—not Google.

Yet 90% of businesses were invisible to these AI engines. Traditional SEO wasn't built for this new reality. We founded Cited Agency to solve this problem.

Today, we help SMEs and growing businesses become the brands that AI recommends. Our methodology combines technical optimization, authority building, and strategic content positioning to ensure our clients are cited when their customers ask AI for solutions.

Meet the Founder

Dori Labaki

Founder & CEO

Dori founded Cited Agency after recognizing that the future of search isn't about ranking—it's about being recommended. With a background in digital marketing and AI technology, he built Cited to help businesses adapt to the AI-first search landscape.

He writes about AEO strategy, AI search trends, and the future of digital discovery on Substack, where he shares insights for marketers navigating this shift.

What We Do

Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is our specialty. We help businesses become the brands that AI platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and Google Gemini recommend when users ask questions.

Unlike traditional SEO agencies that focus on search rankings, we focus on AI recommendations. Our four-phase methodology—Discover, Strategize, Implement, Amplify—delivers measurable improvements in AI visibility within 90 days.

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