AEO isn't one-size-fits-all. What earns citation authority for a SaaS company is different from what works for an e-commerce brand. Each vertical has its own query patterns, benchmark scores, and content priorities.
Each guide includes industry benchmarks, real brand examples, a 5-item AEO checklist, and 3 FAQs with schema markup.
When prospects ask ChatGPT "what's the best project management software," your product either appears or it doesn't. Category leaders score 65–80/100. Most SaaS companies are below 40.
When a shopper asks "best eco-friendly mattress under $1,000," ChatGPT names brands. 57% of shoppers now use AI for product research. The brands cited win awareness at intent-formation — before any click happens.
67% of B2B buying journeys now start with AI research. VPs shortlist vendors by asking ChatGPT before ever visiting your site. Vendors on the AI-generated shortlist get the demo. Vendors not on it don't get an RFP.
Agencies face a dual problem: 73% of clients now ask why they're invisible in AI search, and prospects use AI to find agencies instead of Google. Both problems require AEO. Most agencies have neither the tools nor the answers.
The same query type produces different citation patterns across industries. Understanding your vertical's specific query landscape is step one in building citation authority.
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