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The State of AEO Adoption Among US businesses

We're asking business owners how they use AI search, what holds them back, and what they plan to spend. Take 4 minutes — participants get the full report free, before it's public.

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Why This Research Matters

AI search is reshaping how buyers find solutions. But most businesses don't understand AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) — what it is, whether they need it, or how much to invest. This research will surface real market data on:

  • What % of businesses are actually using ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity for buying decisions
  • How many have optimized for AI search (and how many haven't)
  • The biggest barriers stopping businesses from investing in AEO
  • What businesses would actually pay for AI-citation services

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Your data is anonymous and will never be sold.

Frequently Asked Questions

How will the report be used?

The findings will be published in a comprehensive research report and pitched to Tier 1 industry outlets (HubSpot, CMSWire, TechCrunch, Search Engine Land). You will be named as a survey participant (or anonymous, your choice). The data informs industry conversations about AEO adoption and helps vendors understand Business needs.

What's the Free 48-Hour Written Audit?

A written review of your website's AEO readiness, delivered within 48 hours. We assess your schema.org implementation, FAQ structure, content extractability, entity graph completeness, and citation potential across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews, then send you a written report with specific recommendations. It's free for any business, whether or not you take the survey: request one here.

When do I get the report?

There's no fixed date yet. The survey is still collecting responses, and we'll publish the report once there are enough answers to report honestly, with the sample size stated. Participants get it by email as a PDF before it goes public.

Do you sell survey data to vendors?

No. Survey data is aggregated for the report only. We never sell individual responses or contact information.

Learn the AEO Framework

Before you survey, read the NetWebMedia AEO Methodology — the 5-phase framework for getting cited by AI engines.

Read the Methodology