Answer engine optimization is about being the source an AI answer quotes. These articles cover how answer engines find and select passages, how to structure pages with clear questions and self-contained answers, and how to check whether ChatGPT, Perplexity or Google's AI Overviews actually cite you.
Mentions name your brand; citations link your site. Semrush's 2026 data shows under half of top-mentioned brands are also top-cited, so measure both apart.
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