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“Traditional SEO gets you ranked. AEO gets you cited. In 2026, the distinction matters because AI models synthesise from multiple sources. Your goal is to be one of those sources and be cited accurately.”
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Founder, AI Expert & Fractional CTO, Marshall Tech
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