Answer Engine Optimization

Is AI recommending your business?

Your customers are starting to ask AI — not Google — which company to choose. ChatGPT and Gemini name only a handful of businesses in each answer, so if you're not on that list, you're not even in the running. Tabi Life gets your business named and cited inside AI answers.

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Free · one URL + one competitor · no commitment

What is AEO?

Getting into the answer, not just the results page

AEO is the practice of optimizing your business to be named, recommended, and cited when AI assistants like ChatGPT and Gemini answer a question. Unlike SEO — which aims to rank in search results — AEO aims to get you inside the AI-generated answer itself.

AEO vs SEO

They work together — AEO doesn't replace SEO

SEO
AEO
Goal
Rank high in Google search results
Be named & cited inside the AI answer
Surface
A list of blue links
A single generated answer naming a few businesses
Measured by
Ranking position and clicks
Appearance rate, citations, share of voice

Our service

Start free, then measure for real

Free
AEO Snapshot

One web-grounded AI source, compared against three competitors we choose — a quick look at the gap. Your starting point.

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Paid
AEO Score (0–100)

Measured live across ChatGPT and Gemini, with the competitors you choose. Your AI visibility as a single 0–100 score.

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Included in your one-time setup

AEO audit

Your current AI visibility, technical, and content signals.

Answer content

Written for 200 target questions your customers actually ask.

FAQ schema + llms.txt

Structured data AI crawlers can read, plus an llms.txt.

Upload-ready folder

Everything packaged so it drops straight into your site.

Gap list

The questions we could not answer from your existing content — your roadmap.

Free re-score

We measure you again at 3 and 6 months, at no extra cost.

Optional monthly monitoring — 10 content updates per month, an AI-visibility report, and trend & competitor tracking.

How the AEO Score works

A weighted score from 0 to 100

Visibility is measured monthly by asking AI a fixed set of questions and checking whether you're named, cited, and your share of voice. The figure is an estimate of share of voice over a fixed question set.

50%
AI Visibility

Are you named, cited, and how large is your share of voice?

20%
AI Crawlability

Can AI crawlers actually reach and read your pages?

20%
Content Structure

Is your content structured as clear, answer-first information?

10%
Technical & Authority

Site health and trust signals that back up your answers.

Pricing & subsidies

Pricing is currently being finalized

Small businesses may be able to claim part of website / SEO costs — up to two-thirds — through programs such as the Small Business Sustainability Subsidy (持続化補助金).

Eligibility and amounts are decided case-by-case by the local Chamber of Commerce. We cannot guarantee approval or outcomes.

Start with a free AEO Snapshot

See how AI views your business right now — free of charge. Send us your URL and one competitor, and by our next call we'll show you exactly how AI sees you both.

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AEO — frequently asked questions
What is AEO (Answer Engine Optimization)?

AEO is optimizing your business to be named, recommended and cited when AI assistants like ChatGPT and Gemini answer a question. Unlike SEO, which aims to rank in search results, AEO aims to get you inside the AI-generated answer itself.

How is AEO different from SEO?

SEO targets high ranking in Google results, measured by position and clicks. AEO targets being named and cited inside an AI's answer, measured by appearance rate, citations and share of voice. They're complementary — AEO doesn't replace SEO.

What exactly does Tabi Life do?

We start with an AEO audit of your current AI visibility, build AI-readable FAQ structured data and answer-first content, and track your score and competitors monthly — doing the setup for you and handing it over as an upload-ready package.

What's the difference between the free AEO Snapshot and the paid AEO Score?

The free Snapshot uses one web-grounded AI and compares you against three competitors we choose. The paid Score measures live across ChatGPT and Gemini, with competitors you choose.

How is the AEO Score calculated?

It's a 0–100 weighted score: AI Visibility 50%, AI Crawlability 20%, Content Structure 20%, Technical & Authority 10%. Each month we ask AI a fixed set of questions and measure whether you're named, cited, and your share of voice.

Can you guarantee rankings or that AI will mention us?

No. AI answers change over time, so we can't guarantee a specific ranking or mention. We improve the measurable signals and report progress transparently every month.

How much does it cost, and can subsidies help?

Pricing depends on your specific situation and needs, so we tailor a quote to each client. Many small businesses can also offset part of the cost—some programs, such as the Small Business Sustainability Subsidy, cover up to two-thirds of website or SEO expenses. Eligibility is decided case-by-case by your local Chamber of Commerce and isn't guaranteed, but we can help you explore whether you qualify.

How long until we see results?

Technical fixes and content changes appear on your site right after setup, but it can take several weeks to a few months to show in AI answers. We track the change with monthly monitoring.

Which AI engines do you cover?

The free Snapshot uses a web-grounded AI source; the paid AEO Score measures across ChatGPT and Gemini.

Why does AEO matter now?

Customers are starting to ask AI — not Google — which company to choose. AI names only a handful of businesses per answer, so if you're not on that list you're not even in the running.

What's included in the deliverables?

An AEO audit, answer content for 200 target questions, FAQ structured data and an llms.txt, an upload-ready folder, a list of gaps we couldn't answer from your existing content, and free re-scoring at 3 and 6 months.

What does monthly monitoring include?

Up to 10 content updates per month, an AI-visibility report, and trend & competitor tracking.

Do we need to rebuild our website?

No — in most cases we add and organize FAQ structured data and answer-first content, delivered ready to upload.

Is this one-time or ongoing?

The initial audit and setup are one-time, but because AI answers change we also offer ongoing monthly monitoring.

How are the comparison competitors chosen?

In the free Snapshot we select three competitors; in the paid Score you choose the competitors to compare against.

Does it work for any industry?

It's effective across industries whose products or services people ask AI about; we design target questions per sector.

Can you do AEO in multiple languages?

We can optimize for your target languages and markets, including Japanese and English — let's discuss.

Can it run alongside our existing SEO efforts or agency?

Yes — AEO complements rather than replaces SEO and can run alongside your existing efforts.

How do we get started?

Start with a free AEO Snapshot — send us your website URL and one competitor and we'll assess where you stand. Contact: info@tabilife.co.jp

What format do reports come in?

You get a monthly AI-visibility report showing score trends, competitor standing and trends.