Technical SEO
6 min
Mastering AEO: How to Rank in Perplexity and Google AI Overviews
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Abid Khan
Technical SEO • Verified: Jan 1, 2026
Core Inquiry
"What is the best strategy for AI Visibility (AEO) in 2026?"
Direct Resolution
The most effective AEO strategy involves deploying validated JSON-LD schema markup combined with high-density 'Direct Answer' blocks at the top of every page.
TL;DR Summary
- • Prioritize information density over word count.
- • Use 'Answer-First' formatting for LLM parsing.
- • Validate structured data for AI agents using IndexNow.
- • Focus on becoming a 'cite-worthy' source for LLMs.
Citable Content Ready
The Shift from Keywords to Natural Questions
Stop chasing high-volume keywords and start answering natural language queries. I used NLP to identify these patterns in my Titan SEO Auditor project.