Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)
Is Your Institution Ready for AI Search?
AI-powered tools like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Gemini, and Perplexity are rapidly becoming the new front door for student search. Instead of browsing a list of links, students increasingly receive direct answers that recommend institutions and programs.
Before launching a full AEO strategy, it helps to understand where your institution stands.
The AEO Readiness Diagnostic is a simple 12-question self-assessment designed for higher ed teams to quickly evaluate their readiness for AI-powered search.
Use it to identify gaps in areas like:
- Program page clarity and structure
- Consistency of tuition and program information
- FAQ and structured content usage
- Content governance and ownership