Is Your Business Invisible to AI? An AEO Audit Finds Out
People are finding businesses differently now. They ask ChatGPT for "a good plumber near me," or let Google's AI summarize their options instead of scrolling ten links. If AI tools can't find you, can't describe you, or describe you wrong — you're losing customers you'll never hear from.
AEO — AI Engine Optimization — is the work of making sure AI systems can find, understand, and accurately recommend your business. Do It 2 Win by Shepard Solutions, a custom AI and cloud services firm based in Long Beach, CA, performs AEO audits for small businesses: a structured review of how your business appears across AI search experiences, what it's getting wrong, and exactly what to fix.
What the Service Does
An AEO audit examines your business the way AI systems see it:
- Visibility testing — we check how your business shows up (or doesn't) when customers ask AI tools for what you sell, in your service area.
- Accuracy review — AI systems sometimes invent details about businesses. We find what they're saying about you and flag what's wrong or outdated.
- Source analysis — AI answers are built from web sources. We identify which sources are feeding the models your information and where the gaps are.
- Actionable findings — you get a clear report: what's working, what's broken, and a prioritized list of fixes, written in plain language.
This is an audit, not a magic ranking promise. It tells you where you stand and what to change — the honest starting point for being found in AI answers.
How It Works
Step 1 — Discovery call. We learn what you sell, where you serve, and what customers typically ask when they're looking for someone like you.
Step 2 — Audit. We run your business through the major AI answer platforms and document exactly how you appear: visibility, accuracy, and the sources behind it.
Step 3 — Report. You get a written findings report with prioritized recommendations — what's costing you, what to fix first, and what can wait.
Step 4 — Next steps. We walk through the report with you. You can implement the fixes yourself, or talk to us about doing the AEO work — your call.
Who It's For
AEO audits are built for local service businesses that depend on being found: contractors, clinics, agencies, real estate professionals, and professional services. If customers in your area are using AI to find businesses like yours — and they are — knowing where you stand is the first move.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AEO, exactly?
AEO stands for AI Engine Optimization. It's the practice of making your business findable and accurately described by AI answer systems — ChatGPT, Google's AI features, and similar tools — the same way SEO made businesses findable in traditional search.
Do you guarantee I'll appear in AI answers?
No, and anyone who guarantees it is selling you something. The audit tells you where you stand and what's fixable. No audit can promise how AI platforms will rank or describe you.
How is this different from an SEO audit?
SEO audits look at traditional search rankings. AEO audits look at AI-generated answers — a different system that draws from different sources and answers questions conversationally rather than ranking pages.
What do I get at the end?
A written findings report: how you appear across AI platforms, what's inaccurate, which sources matter, and a prioritized fix list. Plus a walkthrough call to go over it.
How long does an audit take?
Timelines depend on the depth of the audit and the complexity of your business. We'll give you an estimate on the discovery call.
How much does it cost?
We quote after the discovery call. The call itself is free.
Ready to See How AI Sees Your Business?
Book a free discovery call with Eric Shepard at (562) 564-6630. We'll talk about your business and whether an AEO audit makes sense for you.
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