40% of Google searches now end with zero clicks—users get answers directly in featured snippets and AI-generated answer boxes. Traditional SEO aimed for clicks. AEO aims for visibility in answers. The shift requires different content strategies: direct answer formats, structured data, and authoritative citations that AI engines trust.
Answer engine optimization capturing featured snippet and zero-click search traffic
AEO Optimization Strategies
Direct Answer Formats: Start sections with clear, quotable answers. Use "The answer is..." formats AI engines can extract easily.
Structured Data Markup: Schema.org markup helps AI understand your content structure. FAQPage, HowTo, and Article schemas increase answer engine visibility.
List & Table Formats: AI engines prefer structured content. Tables for comparisons, numbered lists for steps, bullet lists for features.
Optimize for Answer Engines
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