AEO & AI Search
Answer Engine Optimisation, GEO, and AI search. How to get cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews.

How to Optimize for Claude AI in 2026 (The Quiet Citation Engine)
Claude is the quietest of the major AI engines but powers a meaningful slice of enterprise queries. Here's how to get cited inside Claude responses, and why the optimisation patterns differ from ChatGPT and Perplexity.

AEO for HVAC Contractors in Sydney (2026 Playbook)
Sydney HVAC has unique demand patterns that AI search now amplifies: summer emergency, winter heating, year-round commercial, and a long tail of split-system queries. Here's how to be the contractor AI recommends.

AEO for Real Estate Agents in Melbourne (2026 Guide)
Melbourne real estate is one of the most AI-disrupted service categories in 2026. Buyers, sellers, and renters are asking ChatGPT and Perplexity who to trust before they ever search Google. Here's the playbook.

Topical Authority for AI Search: How to Build It in 2026
Topical authority is what separates the brand AI engines reach for from the brand they ignore. Here is how to build it in 2026, with a clear content cluster strategy.

Brand Mentions: The Underrated AEO Signal
Most AEO advice covers what to do on your own site. The bigger lever sits off your site. Why brand mentions matter more for AI search than they ever did for Google.

AEO Schema Markup: The Complete Guide for 2026
Schema markup is what tells AI engines exactly what your business does. Complete 2026 guide covering Organization, LocalBusiness, Service, Article, DefinedTerm, and the FAQPage trap.

30-Day AEO Launch Playbook for Australian Service Businesses
Week by week breakdown of launching an Answer Engine Optimization program from zero. Real actions, real tools, real metrics. The exact sequence we run for new Orkkid clients.

How to Write Content That AI Will Cite (Passage-Level Citability)
Most content fails to get cited by AI. The fix is not more words. It is the way each paragraph is shaped. Here is the writing framework we use for every Orkkid client.

5 Free AEO Tools We Just Shipped (And Why They Exist)
We just launched five free tools for the AI search era. Live citation checking, real visibility audits, schema and llms.txt generation, prompt panels. Here's what each one does and how to use them.

Top 10 AEO Agencies in Australia (2026 Rankings)
Honest 2026 ranking of the ten Australian agencies worth talking to for AEO. Methodology, services, and what each one is actually good at.

Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO): The Complete 2026 Guide
Generative engine optimisation (GEO) is the practice of getting your business cited inside AI-generated answers. Here is the complete 2026 playbook from Australia's GEO and AEO specialists.

AEO vs SEO: The Honest ROI Breakdown for Australian Businesses in 2026
AEO vs SEO is the budget question every Australian business is asking in 2026. Here is the honest breakdown of cost, returns, timelines, and risk.

How to Track ChatGPT Citations for Your Business in 2026
If you cannot measure ChatGPT citations, you cannot improve them. Here's the practical playbook for tracking your AI citation share month over month.
AI Citation Tracking Tools Comparison: Which One Should You Use in 2026?
AI citation tracking tools tell you whether ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI mention your business. Here's an honest comparison of the eight best options in 2026.

How to Rank in Google AI Overviews: The Complete 2026 Guide
Google AI Overviews now appear on more than half of search queries. Here's how to make sure your business is the one being cited at the top of the page.

AEO for Plumbers Melbourne: Get Cited By AI in 2026
Melbourne homeowners are asking ChatGPT 'who is the best plumber near me' right now. Here's how plumbers can become the answer in 2026.

AEO for Dentists Sydney: How to Get Cited By AI in 2026
Sydney patients are using ChatGPT to find dentists right now. Here's the complete playbook for becoming the cited dental practice in 2026.

AEO for Electricians Brisbane: How to Get Cited By AI in 2026
Brisbane homeowners are asking ChatGPT to find electricians for solar, switchboard upgrades, and emergencies. Here's how to be the answer in 2026.

AEO vs GEO vs AI SEO: What's the Difference? (2026 Guide)
AEO, GEO, AI SEO. The terms get used interchangeably and it's confusing. Here's what each one actually means and which one your business should care about.

Perplexity SEO: How to Get Cited by Perplexity AI in 2026
Perplexity is the fastest-growing AI search engine, and it cites sources right next to its answers. Here's the complete guide to getting your business named.

Voice Search AI Optimisation: The Complete 2026 Guide
Voice search now uses AI to generate answers, not just keyword matching. Here's how to optimise so your business gets read aloud by Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant.

ChatGPT SEO: How to Get Your Business Cited by ChatGPT in 2026
ChatGPT SEO is the practice of making your business the one ChatGPT names when customers ask for recommendations. Here is the complete Australian playbook.

What is llms.txt? The Beginner's Guide for Business Owners (2026)
llms.txt is a small file that tells AI engines like ChatGPT and Perplexity what your site is about. Here's what it is, why it matters, and how to set one up in ten minutes.
