Introduction to CheckSite AEO
Welcome to the official documentation for CheckSite AEO. Our platform is designed to help you optimize your content for the next generation of search: Answer Engines.
Unlike traditional SEO, which focuses on ranking for keywords, AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) focuses on becoming the referenced authority for AI models like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google Gemini.
Why AEO Matters
By 2026, it is estimated that over 50% of search queries will be answered directly by AI agents without a click-through. Optimizing for AEO is not just a strategy—it's survival.
Quick Start Guide
Get up and running with CheckSite AEO in less than 5 minutes. Follow these steps to perform your first audit.
1. Create an Account
Sign up for a free account. No credit card is required for the free tier, which includes 5 monthly scans.
Create Account →2. Enter your URL
Paste the URL of the page you want to analyze into the dashboard. We support blogs, landing pages, and documentation sites.
3. Review Your Score
Our AI will generate a detailed report breaking down your Technical Readiness, Content Structure, and Authority Signals.
Interpreting Your Scan Results
After running a scan, you will be presented with a comprehensive report. Understanding each metric is key to improving your AEO performance.
Technical Readiness
This score evaluates your site's ability to be crawled and understood by AI bots.
- Robots.txt & LLMs.txt: Ensures you aren't accidentally blocking AI crawlers.
- Schema Markup: Verifies the presence of structured data that helps bots parse your content.
- Security: Checks for HTTPS and other basic security signals.
Content Structure
Analyzes how well your content directly answers user queries.
- Question Targeting: Do you have clear H2/H3s that mirror common user questions?
- Answer Conciseness: Are your answers direct and to the point (under 50 words)?
- Visual Context: Do you use images with descriptive alt text to support your answers?
Authority Signals (E-E-A-T)
Measures your site's credibility, a crucial factor for AI citations.
- Author Expertise: Do articles have clear bylines with author bios?
- Citations: Do you link to reputable external sources?
- Brand Mentions: How often is your brand referenced in a positive context?
Core Features
Content Gap Analysis
Identify exactly what topics and questions your content is missing compared to the sources that AI models currently cite.
E-E-A-T Scoring
Analysis of your Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness signals that LLMs prioritize.
Schema Generator
Automatically generate JSON-LD schema markup optimized for bot readability and rich snippet eligibility.
Competitor Benchmarking
See how your content stacks up against the current top-cited sources for your target keywords.