Question 1

What is AEO (Answer Engine Optimization)?

Accepted Answer

AEO is the discipline of optimizing websites to be cited by AI-powered answer engines like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. Unlike traditional SEO that focuses on link-based ranking, AEO focuses on structuring content so AI can extract, cite, and recommend your company.

Question 2

What is the difference between SEO and AEO?

Accepted Answer

SEO optimizes for ranking in traditional search results (Google, Bing). AEO optimizes to be cited by AI answer engines (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity). SEO focuses on keywords and links. AEO focuses on structured content, verifiable data, and self-contained passages that AI can extract.

Question 3

What is GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)?

Accepted Answer

GEO is the broader term that encompasses AEO. While AEO focuses on being cited by answer engines, GEO also includes optimization for Google AI Overviews, Bing Copilot, and other systems that generate responses from multiple sources. Capiva's GEO Audit evaluates both.

Question 4

How does the Capiva GEO Audit work?

Accepted Answer

The audit analyzes 6 dimensions of your website: schema and structured data, AI citability, technical foundation, content quality (E-E-A-T), platform optimization, and brand authority. Each dimension receives a score from 0-100 and the composite result determines your overall grade.

Question 5

How long does the analysis take?

Accepted Answer

The full analysis takes approximately 60 seconds. 5 agents work in parallel analyzing different aspects of your site. Results include overall score, category-by-category diagnosis, and fix recommendations.

Question 6

Do I need to sign up to use it?

Accepted Answer

No. The overall score and category grades are visible without registration. We only ask for your email to send the detailed report with identified issues, fix roadmap, and industry benchmarks.

Question 7

What do the scores (A-F) mean?

Accepted Answer

A+ (90-100): AI visibility leader. A (80-89): strong presence. B (70-79): solid foundation. C (60-69): average. D (40-59): below average. F (0-39): invisible to AI. Most websites in 2026 still score F — which means opportunity for those who act first.

Question 8

Which AI platforms are analyzed?

Accepted Answer

The audit evaluates readiness for ChatGPT (OpenAI), Gemini (Google), Perplexity, Claude (Anthropic), Google AI Overviews, and Amazon Rufus. Each platform has different requirements — Gemini renders JavaScript, while ChatGPT and Claude depend on static HTML.

Question 9

How do I improve my score?

Accepted Answer

The full report includes a 3-phase fix roadmap prioritized by impact. The most common actions include: adding JSON-LD (schema markup), optimizing passages for citation (40-60 words for FAQs, 134-167 for content), ensuring SSR/SSG, and opening access to AI crawlers.

Question 10

Can Capiva implement the recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Capiva offers the Strategic Diagnosis (3-8 weeks) to map opportunities and the Innovation Sprint (3-7 days) for rapid implementation. The automated audit is the first step — the consulting service deepens the diagnosis and executes the fixes.

Question 11

Does the audit work for any type of website?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The audit analyzes any public website on the internet. The methodology is industry-agnostic — it evaluates universal AI visibility fundamentals. Sites built on React/SPA, WordPress, Shopify, Wix, and any other platform are supported.

Question 12

How much does the audit cost?

Accepted Answer

The audit is 100% free. You get the overall score and category grades at no cost. The detailed report is sent by email after registration. Capiva monetizes through consulting services, not the diagnostic tool.

Is your website visible to AI?

What we analyze

Schema & Structured Data

AI Citability

Technical Foundation

Content Quality (E-E-A-T)

Platform Optimization

Brand Authority

How it works

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60s analysis

Full report

From F to B+ in 8 weeks

What the report includes

Why AI Visibility is Critical in 2026

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