AEO
OPTIMIZATION.
Answer Engine Optimization. Get cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI. Your customers are already asking. Make sure your business is the answer.
What is AEO
SEO GETS YOU FOUND.
AEO GETS YOU CHOSEN.
AEO is the practice of structuring your website so AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI recommend your business — not just rank it. Instead of page one on Google, you become the answer AI gives.
AEO doesn't replace SEO. You need both. Google gets you found by people searching. AI gets you recommended by people asking. The businesses winning in 2026 are doing both — and most of your competitors are doing neither.
The window is open right now. Your competitors haven't discovered AEO yet. Every week you wait is a week they could.
Why now?
58% of searches are now zero-click. Users get their answer directly from AI — they never visit a website. If you're not the AI's answer, you're invisible to a growing segment of customers.
The opportunity
AEO in 2026 is what SEO was in 2010. Out of 311 Montreal web agencies we scanned, zero are optimizing for AI citations. First movers own these niches for years.
How fast does it work?
Most clients begin appearing in ChatGPT and Perplexity within 2–6 weeks of their first AEO optimization. We provide monthly screenshot proof of exactly where you appear.
Does it work for any industry?
Yes — any local or national business where customers ask AI for recommendations. Especially powerful for service businesses, agencies, clinics, law firms, and retailers.
How it works
FOUR STEPS.
Zero guesswork.
01 Write
Citation-ready content
We research what your customers ask AI, then write structured FAQ pages with direct, authoritative answers, structured exactly how AI systems prefer to cite.
02 Mark up
Schema on every page
We add JSON-LD schema markup to every page, the technical signal that tells ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI exactly what your content is and why they should trust it.
03 Monitor
Proof every month
Every month we test your target queries in ChatGPT and Perplexity and deliver a report with screenshot proof of exactly where your business appears in AI-generated answers.
04 Update
Always current
As your services, pricing, or team changes, we update your AEO content so AI systems always have accurate, citation-worthy information about your business.
The opportunity
THE WINDOW IS
OPEN RIGHT NOW.
Searches are zero-click in 2026
Users get their answer from AI — they never visit a website. If you're not the answer, you don't exist to them.
Montreal competitors offering AEO
Out of 311 agencies we scanned, zero are optimizing for AI citations. First movers own these niches for years.
To your first AI citation
Most clients appear in ChatGPT and Perplexity within weeks of their first optimization — with screenshot proof.
AEO in 2026 is what SEO was in 2010. The businesses that move first own these positions for years. Your competitors haven't discovered this yet — every week you wait is a week they could.
Pricing
SIMPLE.
Transparent.
Start with a one-time audit to see exactly where you stand. Move to a monthly retainer when you're ready to own your niche.
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AEO Starter Audit
See exactly why AI isn't recommending your business. Delivered in 48 hours.
one-time · 5 business day delivery
- Full AEO audit of your site
- 10 citation-ready FAQ pages written
- Schema markup on every page
- Citation test: ChatGPT + Perplexity
- GEO score 0–100, prioritized fix list
Best for businesses that want a clear AEO roadmap first.
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Monthly Retainer
Full AEO implementation plus monthly monitoring. Everything done for you.
per month · cancel anytime
- Everything in the audit
- Citation-ready FAQ pages written for you
- JSON-LD schema on all pages
- Monthly citation report with screenshots
- Content updated as your business changes
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FAQ — AEO
COMMON
QUESTIONS.
Everything you need to know about Answer Engine Optimization, how it differs from SEO, and how Apex Architects delivers results.
What is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)?
AEO is the practice of structuring your website so AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI recommend your business as a trusted source. When someone asks AI to recommend a service in your industry, AEO determines whether your business appears in that answer.
What's the difference between SEO and AEO?
SEO gets you found by people searching Google. AEO gets you recommended by AI tools when people ask questions. You need both. The businesses winning in 2026 are doing both — and most of your competitors are doing neither.
How much does AEO cost in Montreal?
Our AEO Starter Audit is $500 — a full site audit, 10 citation-ready FAQ pages, schema markup, and a live citation test across ChatGPT and Perplexity. Delivered in 5 business days. Monthly retainers start at $500/month and renew until canceled.
How long does it take to appear in ChatGPT or Perplexity?
Most clients begin seeing citations within 2–6 weeks of publishing AEO-optimized content with proper schema markup. Results depend on domain authority, content quality, and niche competitiveness. We provide monthly citation monitoring with screenshot proof.
Will AEO improve my Google ranking?
AEO targets AI-generated answers — it does not directly improve traditional Google search rankings. However, AEO content shares many qualities with strong SEO content, so improvements to Google ranking often follow. Traditional SEO is available as a separate service.
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Find out exactly why AI isn't recommending your business. Full audit, delivered in 48 hours.