About AEO.wiki
AEO.wiki is a free, vendor-neutral reference on answer engine optimization: how AI and search answer engines find, choose and cite sources, and what site owners can do about it. It is written by Simon White and published by Local Blitz. Every factual claim links to a source, preferably the engine's own documentation.
Why it exists
Advice about AI search changes quickly and is full of unverified claims. This wiki collects what Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, Anthropic, Perplexity and independent researchers have actually published, dates it, and separates documented facts from common practice.
What it covers
| Section | Start with |
|---|---|
| Concepts | What is AEO?, How answer engines work |
| Engines | Engine comparison |
| Tactics | Content, schema, local, crawlers |
| Evidence | Research, myths, sources |
| Tools | Checklist, robots.txt builder, fan-out planner |
Who is behind it
Author: Simon White, “The SEO Fire Fighter” and co-founder of Local Blitz. Publisher: Local Blitz, a digital marketing agency in San Diego and Indianapolis. Local Blitz sells SEO services; this wiki links to them where relevant and discloses it. See the editorial policy.
How it is built
Static HTML pages, no ads, no cookies, no analytics or third-party scripts. Each page is small and fast, readable without JavaScript, and marked up with schema.org structured data. The site follows its own advice; see the sister-site case study.
Frequently asked questions
Is AEO.wiki affiliated with Google or OpenAI?
No. It is independent and cites their public documentation.
Can I suggest a correction?
Yes. Use the contact page. Corrections backed by a primary source are prioritized.