Where SEO targets search rankings and clicks, AEO targets being mentioned and cited inside AI-generated answers.
Co-citation is how often two brands are mentioned together across the web, which AI models read to learn what a brand is relevant for.
Proof of humanity is signals in content, first-hand stories, specific detail, and voice, that show a real person, not a generic AI, produced it.
AI-assisted content is content drafted with AI for speed, then shaped by a human for voice, accuracy, and proof of humanity.