What is AEO strategy?
AEO strategy is the practice of restructuring web content so AI engines — ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google's AI Overview — can extract and cite it in direct-answer responses. It involves question mapping, answer-first content formatting, and FAQ/HowTo schema implementation.
How is AEO different from SEO?
SEO optimises pages to rank in a list of blue links. AEO optimises pages to be quoted directly in AI-generated answers. SEO targets algorithms that index and rank documents. AEO targets AI engines that extract and synthesise answers from structured content.
How much does AEO strategy cost in Nepal?
AEO strategy in Nepal is priced in NPR. A full engagement — audit, 100+ question mapping, 10-page restructure, schema implementation, and three months of citation tracking — starts at NPR 1,20,000. Individual components such as the audit alone or schema implementation only are available separately.
Which AI engines does AEO strategy target?
We target ChatGPT (OpenAI), Gemini (Google), Perplexity AI, Claude (Anthropic), Google AI Overviews, Microsoft Copilot, and six additional AI-assisted search surfaces. Citation rate is tracked monthly across all 12.
How long does it take to appear in AI answers after restructuring?
Most restructured pages are indexed and begin appearing in AI citations within two to six weeks of going live. Pages with existing domain authority and high-quality backlinks typically see citation within two weeks.
Does my website need to be technically strong for AEO to work?
Basic technical health — crawlability, page speed, HTTPS — is a prerequisite. AEO does not require a strong backlink profile or high domain rating to begin generating AI citations, which makes it accessible for newer or smaller Nepali websites.
Can AEO help a business that doesn't rank well on Google yet?
AI engines do not rank pages the same way Google does. A page that answers a specific question clearly, in structured format, with proper schema, can be cited in AI responses even if it does not rank in organic search. AEO and SEO are complementary but independent.
Is AEO strategy a one-time project or ongoing?
The initial engagement is a defined project: audit, restructure, and schema implementation. Ongoing citation tracking and monthly brief creation are recommended because AI engine behaviour and citation patterns evolve. We offer monthly retainer options for businesses that want continuous AEO coverage.