AEO — Answer Engine Optimization
Direct Answer
A concise answer to a question displayed directly in search results without requiring a click.
CurrentLast updated: 2026-09-16
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Definition
AEO — Answer Engine OptimizationA direct answer is a concise response to a user's question that appears directly in search results, either in a featured snippet, AI Overview, or knowledge panel. Direct answers can reduce click-through to source pages, making it important to optimize for both answer visibility and brand mention within the answer.
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