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AEO Scanner
About AEO Scanner
AEO Scanner evaluates a single webpage against 16 signals to determine its visibility to AI systems such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google Gemini. The tool assesses four key categories: findability (robots.txt, sitemap, HTTPS), quotability (meta descriptions, content freshness, FAQ structure), understandability (schema markup, heading hierarchy, alt text), and trustworthiness (internal links, external citations, llms.txt). Designed for businesses adapting to zero-click searches, where AI provides direct answers instead of traditional search results, the scanner delivers results in under 10 seconds with a score and actionable recommendations for improvement. It operates as a free, one-off assessment rather than a continuous monitoring service, providing a quick guide to whether AI systems can discover, understand, and cite a website’s content. The tool is particularly relevant for businesses seeking to maintain visibility as AI-powered search grows, especially in competitive markets like Australia. While the scan is automated and may not be perfect, it offers practical insights to guide improvements in AI visibility. The scanner is ideal for businesses looking to adapt their content strategy for the evolving search landscape dominated by AI-driven answers.
Key features
- 16 AEO signal checks
- Real-time live page scanning
- Four category scoring (Findable, Quotable, Understandable, Trustworthy)
- Actionable improvement recommendations
- Instant AEO score delivery
- HTTPS and robots.txt validation
- Schema markup and heading hierarchy analysis
- Meta description and content freshness checks
Use cases
- Assessing a single webpage’s readiness for AI citation
- Identifying structural issues that prevent AI visibility
- Guiding content updates to improve quotability by AI systems
Pros
- Checks 16 AEO signals across four categories
- Delivers results in approximately 10 seconds
- Provides actionable recommendations for improvement
- Free to use with no signup required
- Analyses live page content in real time
Cons
- Limited to a single URL per scan
- Results are not guaranteed to be perfect
- No ongoing monitoring or tracking
- No API or integration options mentioned
Frequently asked questions about AEO Scanner
What is Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO)?
Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) is the practice of making website content easy for AI systems like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google Gemini to find, understand, and quote. It ensures businesses remain visible as users increasingly get answers directly from AI instead of clicking search results.
How does the AEO scanner work?
The AEO scanner analyses a website across four key categories: findability, quotability, understandability, and trustworthiness. It checks 16 signals, including robots.txt, schema markup, and content freshness, to provide a score and specific recommendations for improvement.
Why does AEO matter for businesses?
Over 60% of searches now end without a click as AI provides direct answers. If AI systems cannot find or understand a website's content, potential customers may never discover the business, making AEO essential for maintaining visibility.
What is the difference between SEO and AEO?
SEO focuses on ranking in traditional search engine results pages, while AEO targets signals that AI models use to select and cite sources, such as JSON-LD schema, clear heading hierarchy, and content freshness. Both are important but serve different purposes in search visibility.
Is the AEO scanner free to use?
Yes, the AEO scanner is a free, one-off assessment that provides a score and actionable recommendations for improving a website's visibility to AI systems.
Can the AEO scanner guarantee my website will be cited by AI?
The scanner provides automated checks and recommendations based on 16 signals, but it cannot guarantee AI citation. Results should be used as a guide to improve visibility rather than a final answer.