Google Answers Your Customer's Question. Does It Cite You? A Small Business Guide to AEO in 2026

AI Overviews now appear on 48% of Google queries — and they're answering your customer's question before anyone clicks your link. The old SEO playbook of ranking on page one isn't enough anymore. Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is the new discipline that gets your small business cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google's AI Mode. Here's a practical, no-jargon guide to making the shift — without abandoning the SEO that still pays the bills.

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