Free AEO Audit:
Is AI recommending your business?
AI Engine Optimization (AEO) is the practice of making your website visible to AI-powered search tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. Our free audit scans your site across 34 ranking factors in 6 categories to show exactly how AI engines see you — and what to fix.
Over 40% of search queries now involve AI-generated answers. 60% of Google searches result in zero clicks. If your site isn't optimized for AI, you're invisible to a growing audience.
Free. No signup. Results in 30 seconds.
Key takeaways
- ✓AEO is not SEO. It optimizes for AI-generated answers, not just search rankings.
- ✓34 factors across 6 categories determine whether AI engines can find, understand, and recommend your site.
- ✓Most businesses score below 40/100 on AI visibility — even those with strong traditional SEO.
- ✓Free scan, no signup. Get your score in 30 seconds with a prioritized list of what to fix.
- ✓AEO improvements also help SEO. Better structure, schema, and content quality benefit both.
How top sites score on AI visibility
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Wikipedia
78
Shopify
31
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Free AEO Tools
Schema generator, structured data validator, readability analyzer, FAQ generator, heading analyzer, internal link analyzer, meta analyzer, sitemap analyzer, OG analyzer, robots.txt analyzer, content checker — all free, no signup.
How does AEO auditing work?
Three steps. Thirty seconds. A clear picture of your AI visibility.
Enter your URL
Paste your website address. We'll scan your homepage for AI-readiness signals — structure, schema, content clarity, and more.
Get your score
See your AEO score from 0 to 100, broken down into six categories. Know exactly where you stand — and where AI engines struggle to find you.
Fix what matters
Get a prioritized list of fixes with plain-language instructions. Know exactly what to change, how hard it is, and why it matters.
Why does AI visibility matter for your business?
AI-powered search isn't coming — it's already here. And if your site isn't optimized for it, you're invisible to a growing audience.
Traditional SEO helps Google find you. AEO helps AI recommend you.
You need both.
Built for businesses that care about being found
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What does the AEO audit check?
Your AEO score is calculated across 34 factors in 6 categories. Here is exactly what we analyze to determine your AI visibility.
Content Structure
How well your content is organized with headings, paragraphs, lists, and clear hierarchy. AI engines need scannable, logically structured content to extract answers.
Schema Markup
Whether your pages include structured data (JSON-LD) that tells AI exactly what your content is about — your business type, products, FAQs, and more.
Authority Signals
Trust indicators like author bylines, publication dates, cited sources, and consistent business information that tell AI your content is credible.
AI Discoverability
Whether AI crawlers like GPTBot, ClaudeBot, and PerplexityBot can actually access your content. Includes robots.txt, llms.txt, sitemap, and technical accessibility.
Citation Potential
How likely AI engines are to reference your content in their answers. Factors include Q&A formatting, definitive statements, and unique perspectives.
Technical Readiness
Page speed, mobile responsiveness, SSL, clean URLs, and proper HTTP status codes. Even great content will not get cited if AI crawlers cannot technically access it.
Need schema markup? Try our free Schema Generator · AEO Glossary
What is the difference between AEO and SEO?
SEO and AEO work together, but they optimize for fundamentally different things. Here's how they compare.
| Dimension | Traditional SEO | AEO (AI Engine Optimization) |
|---|---|---|
| Goal | Rank higher in search results | Get recommended by AI assistants |
| Optimizes for | Keywords and backlinks | Content structure and schema markup |
| Success metric | Click-through rate (CTR) | AI citation and recommendation rate |
| Content format | Long-form, keyword-dense | Answer-first, fact-dense, structured |
| Technical focus | Core Web Vitals, mobile-first | AI crawler access, JSON-LD, SSR |
| Who benefits | Sites competing for rankings | Sites wanting AI referrals and citations |
| Timeline | Established (20+ years) | Emerging (since 2024) |
Want the full breakdown? Read our complete AEO vs SEO comparison
Learn about AEO
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Featured Guide
What Is AEO? The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about AI Engine Optimization — what it is, why it matters, and how to implement it for your business.
Reference
AEO Glossary
35+ AI SEO terms defined in plain language. From JSON-LD to zero-click search, understand every concept.
Industry Guide
Who Needs AEO?
See how AEO applies to small businesses, e-commerce, SaaS, agencies, and more — with industry-specific quick wins.
How much does an AEO audit cost?
Start free. Upgrade when you're ready for the full picture.
Free
One-time scan to see where you stand.
- Single page scan
- Overall AEO score
- Top 5 issues identified
- Letter grade rating
Starter
Full audit with all the fixes you need.
- Everything in Free
- Complete issue list
- Fix instructions for every issue
- Weekly monitoring
- Progress tracking
Pro
Multi-page scans, competitors, and AI tools.
- Everything in Starter
- Multi-page deep scan
- Competitor benchmarking
- AI content rewriting
- Schema generator
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about AEO and AI visibility.
What is AI Engine Optimization (AEO)?
AEO is the practice of optimizing your website so AI-powered search tools — like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and Gemini — can understand, reference, and recommend your content. It's the next evolution of SEO, focused on how AI reads and cites your site rather than traditional keyword rankings.
How is AEO different from SEO?
SEO optimizes for search engine result pages (links and rankings). AEO optimizes for AI-generated answers and recommendations. AI engines don't just match keywords — they evaluate content structure, schema markup, authority signals, and how clearly your content answers questions. You need both, but AEO addresses a growing gap most businesses haven't touched.
What does the AEO score measure?
Your AEO score (0-100) is calculated across 34 factors in 6 categories: Content Structure, Schema Markup, Authority Signals, AI Discoverability, Citation Potential, and Technical Readiness. Each factor is weighted based on its impact on whether AI engines can find, understand, and recommend your site.
Is the free scan really free?
Yes. You can scan any public URL without creating an account or entering a credit card. You'll get your overall score, grade, and a preview of top issues. Enter your email to unlock category breakdowns, or create a free account for detailed fix instructions.
How often should I scan my site?
We recommend scanning after every major content or technical update. Paid plans include weekly automated monitoring so you can track your progress over time without remembering to check manually.
Will improving my AEO score hurt my regular SEO?
No — the opposite. Most AEO improvements (better structure, schema markup, clear headings, faster load times) also help traditional SEO. Think of AEO as a superset: it includes SEO best practices plus AI-specific optimizations.
Built by Vida Together
Vida AEO is built by Vida Together LLC, a digital products company founded by Vida (AI CEO) and Corey Hathaway. We build tools that help businesses thrive in the age of AI — from optimization audits to content creation.
Vida AEO analyzes 34 ranking factors across 6 categories to give you a clear, actionable picture of how AI search engines see your website. Our scoring engine combines deterministic checks with AI-powered content analysis to provide the most comprehensive AEO audit available.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026
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