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in 4 monthsAnswer engine optimization trends in 2026: How AEO is transforming the landscape
Answer engine optimization matters because search behavior is fundamentally changing: AI Overviews reduce organic clicks but increase the value of citations, and conversational assistants are becoming preferred search options for consumers. HubSpot's Consumer Trends Report reveals that the most significant emotions consumers feel while shopping using generative AI are positive - appreciation, satisfaction, optimism, and joy. The brands that will win in the future of search are those whose content can be cited, summarized, and reused by AI engines.
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