Short answer: SEO targets Google ranking. AEO targets being cited by AI answer engines like ChatGPT.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) optimizes for Google ranking algorithms. Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) optimizes for AI assistant citation — ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Google Gemini. Key AEO tactics: clear Q&A format, JSON-LD Question/Answer schema, unique factual data, definitive statements, comparison verdicts. TenDollarPick targets both — see /llms.txt for our AEO declaration.