AEO Decision Guide

Strategic content category prioritization for AI Answer Engine optimization

Based on 7 Major AI Models' Source Rankings • Where To Focus Resources
75%
Traditional PR ← → AI Answer focus
50%
Quick wins ← → Long-term authority
60%
Limited budget ← → Premium investment
High Barriers ← → Low Barriers (Easier Access)
Higher AEO Impact
Premium Authority
High Impact • High Investment
Long-term Strategy
Priority Focus
High Impact • Accessible
Maximum ROI Zone
Avoid/Minimize
Lower Impact • High Barriers
Poor ROI
Volume Strategy
Lower Impact • Easy Access
Bulk Content
Company Websites & Brand Sources
Score: 97
Same day • Rank 1.0
Press Releases & Announcements
Score: 88
Same day • Rank 3.0
Marketing Trade Publications
Score: 78
2m • Rank 6.5
Social Media & Professional Networks
Score: 79
Same day • Rank 8.0
Business & Financial News Media
Score: 67
12m • Rank 2.1
Market Research & Data Platforms
Score: 62
6m • Rank 4.0
Review Platforms & Consumer Sentiment
Score: 58
6m • Rank 7.0
Wikipedia & Reference Sources
Score: 58
18m • Rank 4.5
Reddit & Online Communities
Score: 54
24m • Rank 8.5
Academic & Research Journals
Score: 65
9m • Rank 5.0
Government & Regulatory Databases
Score: 48
3m • Rank 6.8
Business Intelligence & Analytics
Score: 45
1m • Rank 8.3
Tier 1 Priority - Focus 60-70% of Resources (Score 70+) - 4 categories
Tier 2 Priority - Allocate 20-30% of Resources (Score 50-69) - 5 categories
Tier 3 Priority - Opportunistic Only (Score <50) - 3 categories

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