Define the prompt set
Build representative branded, category, comparison and problem-led questions around the audience and buying journey.
Evidence-led AEO
A repeatable methodology for observing brand visibility without pretending answer-engine outputs are fixed.
The audit records what was tested, where and when.
Build representative branded, category, comparison and problem-led questions around the audience and buying journey.
Run the documented set across relevant answer engines. Platform behavior, personalization, location and timing can change outputs.
A mention means the brand appears. A citation means the response identifies a source; the two are recorded separately.
Record recurring alternatives, cited pages and where independent corroboration is stronger or thinner.
Translate gaps into content clarification, technical discoverability, earned authority, digital PR or community tasks.
Repeat a controlled set and retain dates, platforms and limitations so directional change has context.
The Semrush & Adobe AI Visibility Index 2026 analysed 126 million unique US prompts as of April 2026. In its marketer sample (n=481), 81% with fully integrated SEO and AI-search work reported more AI-platform traffic or leads, versus 36% with separate workflows. It reported average sources per response ranging from 15.4 on ChatGPT to 3.3 on Gemini. These are report-level observations, not promises for an individual brand.
FAQ
No. It is a time-stamped sample with a documented prompt set and platform scope.
A brand can be named without being used as a stated source.
No. Platforms control outputs; no methodology guarantees a mention, citation or commercial result.
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