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  • 13 May 2026

    author logoJack F · Answer Engine Optimisation Specialist
    The Top 10 AI Search Agencies in the UK in 2026

    A practical guide to 10 UK AI search agencies helping brands improve visibility, mentions and citations across ChatGPT, Claude, Google AI Overviews and other Answer Engines.

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  • 10 May 2026

    author logoJack F · Answer Engine Optimisation Specialist
    Shopify is adding llms.txt to millions of stores

    Shopify has started adding llms.txt files to stores, giving AI tools a clearer route into product, collection and policy information. Here’s what merchants should check.

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  • 28 Apr 2026

    author logoJack F · Answer Engine Optimisation Specialist
    Building a zero-click moat for your brand

    As zero-click search grows, brands need to focus on accuracy, defensibility and conversion, making sure answer engines describe them properly, cite the right pages and send high-intent visitors to content worth clicking.

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  • 19 Apr 2026

    author logoJack F · Answer Engine Optimisation Specialist
    The UK is behind the US in AI search. Here’s what smart brands should do now

    The UK is behind the US in AI search, but mostly on the business side rather than the consumer side. Here’s what that means for brands, why it matters now, and what smart businesses should do next.

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  • 18 Apr 2026

    author logoJack F · Answer Engine Optimisation Specialist
    Claude search visibility: how brands get mentioned and cited

    Claude doesn’t work in quite the same way as ChatGPT Search or Google AI Overviews. Here’s what’s public about how it finds content, what seems to trigger inclusion, and what to do next.

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  • 6 Apr 2026

    author logoJack F · Answer Engine Optimisation Specialist
    The best free AI visibility checker tools (Top 10)

    Looking for a free AI visibility checker? Here are 10 of the best lightweight tools in 2026, from technical readiness scanners to live AI visibility checkers.

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  • 5 Apr 2026

    author logoJack F · Answer Engine Optimisation Specialist
    The rise of the marketing engineer

    Marketing engineering is on the rise. As marketing gets more complex, more teams need someone who can make workflows, AI tools, reporting and systems work properly.

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  • 1 Apr 2026

    author logoJack F · Answer Engine Optimisation Specialist
    Best AEO platforms in 2026

    Looking for the best AEO platform in 2026? This guide compares Profound, Peec, Searchable, Semrush AIO and Promptwatch, with scores, strengths and practical differences.

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  • 10 Feb 2026

    author logoJack F · Answer Engine Optimisation Specialist
    The business case for investing in AEO in 2026

    AEO is becoming easier to justify in commercial terms. This guide explains the business case for investing in answer engine optimisation in 2026, including visibility, trust, efficiency and long-term growth.

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  • 10 Feb 2026

    author logoJack F · Answer Engine Optimisation Specialist
    What longer query fan-outs mean for SEO and AI search

    As AI search gets more layered, one query can trigger a wider chain of related searches behind the scenes. This guide explains why longer query fan-outs matter for SEO, AEO and technical site structure.

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  • 6 Jan 2026

    author logoJack F · Answer Engine Optimisation Specialist
    Affordable AEO platforms for UK teams in 2026

    Looking for affordable AEO in the UK? This guide compares 7 AEO platforms for 2026 and includes a managed option for teams that want to keep things simple.

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  • 2 Jan 2026

    author logoJack F · Answer Engine Optimisation Specialist
    5 AEO agencies in the UK to know in 2026

    Looking for an AEO agency in the UK in 2026? This guide covers five AEO and GEO agencies worth knowing, including Tilio, and explains what to look for when choosing the right partner.

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  • 10 Sept 2025

    author logoJack F · Answer Engine Optimisation Specialist
    What is Answer Engine Optimisation?

    Answer engine optimisation, or AEO, is the process of creating content that is easy for search engines and AI tools to understand, trust and surface as part of an answer. This guide explains what AEO is, how it differs from SEO, GEO and AI SEO, and how to optimise content for AI-led search.

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  • 12 Jun 2025

    author logoJack F · Answer Engine Optimisation Specialist
    How to get found in AI search

    Search is changing. In 2026, the old playbook of chasing high-volume keywords and hoping for a top-10 Google spot is no longer enough.

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