What is AEO and how is it different from SEO?

AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) focuses on making your content visible in AI-powered answer engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. While SEO targets traditional search rankings, AEO ensures AI models can understand, cite, and recommend your content.

How accurate is the scan?

The scanner performs live checks of your actual HTML for schema markup and content structure. Entity analysis uses AI estimation based on your page content. Results are labeled as "Live" (verified from your site) or "AI-Estimate" (AI-assessed) for full transparency.

Is the AEO Scanner free?

Yes, the basic scan is completely free with no login required. For deeper analysis including competitor comparison and ongoing monitoring, you can upgrade to a NordicPulse plan.

What should I do if my score is low?

Focus on the lowest-scoring category first. Common fixes include adding JSON-LD Organization schema, structuring content with clear H2/H3 headings, adding FAQ sections, and ensuring your brand name and contact info are clearly visible on the page.

AEO Readiness Scanner

Check if your website is ready for AI search. The tool analyzes Schema markup, content structure, and entity signals — the three pillars that determine whether ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini can cite your content.

Data verified: May 2026

What the scanner checks

Three critical areas: Schema markup (JSON-LD structured data like Organization, FAQ, HowTo), content structure (headings, lists, definitions that AI models parse), and entity signals (brand mentions, author info, contact details). Each area receives a score from 0 to 100.

When to use it

Run the scan before publishing a new page, after a relaunch, or when you notice you are not being cited by AI search engines in your niche. The result shows which areas lack the signals LLMs need to understand and recommend your page.

What you get

A complete report with score per category, prioritized actions ranked by expected impact, and concrete code examples you can implement directly. Results are labeled "Live" (verified from HTML) or "AI-Estimate" (AI-assessed) for full transparency.

Access

Completely free without registration. Rate limit of 10 scans per hour per IP. For unlimited use or batch scanning of multiple domains, the Starter plan (499 NOK/mo, ~$46) covers it.

How to check your website's AEO readiness

Three steps from URL to prioritized action list.

Enter your URL — Type in the website URL you want to analyze. The scanner accepts any publicly accessible web page.
Review the AEO report — See your overall AEO score broken down by Schema, Structure, and Entity categories. Each check is marked as pass, warning, or fail.
Implement the fixes — Follow the prioritized recommendations to improve your AEO readiness. Start with failed checks in the lowest-scoring category for maximum impact.

Frequently asked questions

What does the AEO Readiness Scanner check?: The scanner analyzes three critical areas: Schema markup (JSON-LD structured data like Organization, FAQ, HowTo), content structure (headings, lists, definitions that AI models parse), and entity signals (brand mentions, author info, contact details). Each area receives a score from 0-100.
What is AEO and how is it different from SEO?: AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) focuses on making your content visible in AI-powered answer engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. While SEO targets traditional search rankings, AEO ensures AI models can understand, cite, and recommend your content.
How accurate is the scan?: The scanner performs live checks of your actual HTML for schema markup and content structure. Entity analysis uses AI estimation based on your page content. Results are labeled as "Live" (verified from your site) or "AI-Estimate" (AI-assessed) for full transparency.
Is the AEO Scanner free?: Yes, the basic scan is completely free with no login required. For deeper analysis including competitor comparison and ongoing monitoring, you can upgrade to a NordicPulse plan.
What should I do if my score is low?: Focus on the lowest-scoring category first. Common fixes include adding JSON-LD Organization schema, structuring content with clear H2/H3 headings, adding FAQ sections, and ensuring your brand name and contact info are clearly visible on the page.

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