Formula
Flesch reading ease plus answer-block checks
Why it matters
It relies on a question-shaped heading, a short answer of 40 to 60 words beneath it, clear structure and schema markup so machines can extract the answer without guessing.
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What is Answer engine optimization (AEO)?
Definition
Answer engine optimization prepares content to be used as a direct answer in featured snippets, voice assistants and AI summaries.