07/23/2026
If someone asks ChatGPT (or Gemini, or Claude, or whatever AI) for the “best [whatever your industry is] in South Haven,” would Chat even know you exist? Showing up in the answers provided by AI assistants is quickly becoming as important as showing up on a Google search.
Answer Engine Optimization (“AEO”) means optimizing your business’s online presence so that AI tools can find and recommend you swiftly and accurately. Small business owners need to be thinking about it now before it’s too late.