SEO is shifting. AEO is next.

The future of search is about answers, not keywords. Webflow helps you show up, stand out, and stay in control in the age of AI.

The future of search is about answers, not keywords. Webflow helps you show up, stand out, and stay in control in the age of AI.

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Your brand’s visibility — and credibility — are being reshaped by large language models.

Webflow’s AEO Maturity Model helps you understand how AI sees your site today, where you’re strong, and where to focus next. Get a personalized report in minutes to see how optimized your site is for AI-driven discovery.
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AI is changing how customers discover you.

Large language models like ChatGPT and Gemini are now your customers first stop for recommendations, insights, and product advice. Your brand’s visibility now depends on how these models interpret and cite your content–Answer Engine Optimization is how you stay discoverable in this new era of search.
52%
of marketing leaders will optimize for AI-driven search in 2026
60%
of AI answers cite the wrong source or misrepresent brand info
15-25%
SEO traffic is down 15–25% across industries

AEO: The new standard for visibility

Search is giving way to AI-driven answers and brands that adapt will own the conversation. Answer Engine Optimization is how you make sure your story shows up accurately and often in those answers.

Webflow’s AEO framework measures your site’s performance across four pillars that determine how well your brand is likely to be represented by AI.

Search is giving way to AI-driven answers and brands that adapt will own the conversation. Answer Engine Optimization is how you make sure your story shows up accurately and often in those answers.

Webflow’s AEO framework measures your site’s performance across four pillars that determine how well your brand is likely to be represented by AI.

Explore the AEO Maturity Model

Content

Create genuinely valuable, relevant content that answers real prospect questions at scale and reflects your brand voice.

Create genuinely valuable, relevant content that answers real prospect questions at scale and reflects your brand voice.

Technical

Build a fast, secure site with the structured metadata that helps answer engines understand your content better.

Build a fast, secure site with the structured metadata that helps answer engines understand your content better.

Authority

Demonstrate authority through authentic storytelling, prospect engagement, and externally validated credibility.

Demonstrate authority through authentic storytelling, prospect engagement, and externally validated credibility.

Measurement

Track AI traffic, conversion rates, share of voice, and sentiment across answer engines

Track AI traffic, conversion rates, share of voice, and sentiment across answer engines

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CEO, Flow Ninja

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Frequently asked questions

Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is the practice of preparing your website and content soLLMs, like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and Perplexity, can easily understand, reference, andaccurately describe your brand in their responses. As people increasingly rely on AI tools forresearch and recommendations, AEO ensures your company remains visible, correctlyrepresented, and competitive in this new discovery landscape.

Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is the practice of preparing your website and content soLLMs, like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and Perplexity, can easily understand, reference, andaccurately describe your brand in their responses. As people increasingly rely on AI tools forresearch and recommendations, AEO ensures your company remains visible, correctlyrepresented, and competitive in this new discovery landscape.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) focuses on improving rankings within traditional searchresults, while AEO focuses on how your brand appears within AI-generated answers. Instead ofchasing keywords, AEO prioritizes clarity, structure, and authority so large language models pullthe right information about your brand. In short, SEO drives clicks; AEO drives representation inthe conversations where decisions now begin.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) focuses on improving rankings within traditional searchresults, while AEO focuses on how your brand appears within AI-generated answers. Instead ofchasing keywords, AEO prioritizes clarity, structure, and authority so large language models pullthe right information about your brand. In short, SEO drives clicks; AEO drives representation inthe conversations where decisions now begin.

AI assistants are quickly becoming the first place customers turn for answers replacing the oldhabit of scrolling search results. If your content isn’t structured for AI visibility, your brand risksbeing overlooked or misrepresented. AEO helps you protect your brand narrative and capturequalified, high-intent traffic from these emerging discovery channels.

AI assistants are quickly becoming the first place customers turn for answers replacing the oldhabit of scrolling search results. If your content isn’t structured for AI visibility, your brand risksbeing overlooked or misrepresented. AEO helps you protect your brand narrative and capturequalified, high-intent traffic from these emerging discovery channels.

Webflow is an AI-native, website experience platform that was built for the modern web bycombining design freedom, content structure, and performance in one platform. Every sitecreated on Webflow automatically generates clean, semantic code, schema.org markup, andllms.txt files so your content is machine-readable and easy for AI systems to interpret. Withglobal hosting, built-in speed optimization, and no plugin sprawl, your site will be ready for AEOfrom day one.

Webflow is an AI-native, website experience platform that was built for the modern web bycombining design freedom, content structure, and performance in one platform. Every sitecreated on Webflow automatically generates clean, semantic code, schema.org markup, andllms.txt files so your content is machine-readable and easy for AI systems to interpret. Withglobal hosting, built-in speed optimization, and no plugin sprawl, your site will be ready for AEOfrom day one.

Webflow is an AI-native, website experience platform that was built for the modern web bycombining design freedom, content structure, and performance in one platform. Every sitecreated on Webflow automatically generates clean, semantic code, schema.org markup, andllms.txt files so your content is machine-readable and easy for AI systems to interpret. Withglobal hosting, built-in speed optimization, and no plugin sprawl, your site will be ready for AEOfrom day one.

Webflow is an AI-native, website experience platform that was built for the modern web bycombining design freedom, content structure, and performance in one platform. Every sitecreated on Webflow automatically generates clean, semantic code, schema.org markup, andllms.txt files so your content is machine-readable and easy for AI systems to interpret. Withglobal hosting, built-in speed optimization, and no plugin sprawl, your site will be ready for AEOfrom day one.

Webflow’s AEO Assessment measures your site’s performance across four key pillars; Content,Technical, Authority, and Measurement. It identifies where your structure, speed, or brandpresence may be holding back AI visibility. You’ll get a personalized view of how AI systemsinterpret your site today, plus clear recommendations for improving discoverability and accuracy

Webflow’s AEO Assessment measures your site’s performance across four key pillars; Content,Technical, Authority, and Measurement. It identifies where your structure, speed, or brandpresence may be holding back AI visibility. You’ll get a personalized view of how AI systemsinterpret your site today, plus clear recommendations for improving discoverability and accuracy

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