Website Integration - AEO Grader | Website Integration

AI Engine Optimization (AEO) Grader & AI Rank Tracking

The AEO (AI Engine Optimization) tools let you see how your business ranks inside AI answers (such as ChatGPT and Gemini) for your target keywords and cities. They complement your existing Google SEO rank tracking so you can compare search and AI visibility side by side.

Prerequisites

For the free AEO Grader page:
- No login required.
- You need your business name or website URL.
- You need at least one primary keyword and city (for example: “bounce house rentals” + “Cleveland”).
- For ongoing AI rank tracking in your account:
  - An active InflatableOffice/EventOffice account.
  - A WordPress website connected under Settings > WordPress.
  - Keywords and cities set up under Settings > WordPress (used for normal SEO rank tracking and city landing pages).
  - SEO tracking already running on your Dashboard (under the SEO area).

Using the Free AEO Grader

The free AEO Grader is a one-time scan that asks AI engines to list the top companies for a keyword and city, then shows where (or if) your business appears in those results.

Open the AEO Grader page.
Use the AEO Grader link from:
- The Vendor Tools area in your account, or
- A marketing email or message from our team.
- Enter your business and search details.
  - Business name or website URL.
  - Primary keyword (for example: “water slide rentals”).
  - City or city + state (for example: “Orlando, FL”).
  - Choose AI engines to check.

Setting Up Ongoing AI Rank Tracking in Your Account

Once your keywords and cities are configured, the system can automatically check AI engines on a regular basis and log those results alongside your Google SEO ranks.

Confirm your keywords and cities.
In your account:
- Go to Settings > WordPress and click your website.
- Review or update your Keywords and Cities, then save.
- Verify normal SEO rank tracking.
  - Confirm that you already see SEO rank data under your Dashboard’s SEO area.
  - If not, follow the steps in https://rental.software/support/knowledge-base/article/website-seo-rank-tracking" target="_blank">Website - SEO Rank Tracking.
  - Allow time for AI data to collect.
    AI engine checks will run in the background for your configured keywords and cities. After some time, AI ranks will start to appear in your SEO widgets.
  - View AI ranks on your SEO charts.
    On the Dashboard under SEO:

Feature Options & Parameters

Search Engines (Rank Engine)
- Google – standard SEO rank based on search results.
- ChatGPT – AI rank based on how often and where your domain appears in ChatGPT’s top company lists.
- Gemini – AI rank based on Gemini’s top company lists.
- Keywords & Cities
  - Uses the same keyword and city lists you set under Settings > WordPress.
  - The free grader lets you test a single primary keyword and city without saving them.
  - Rank Position
    - Each engine returns a position 1–10 for your domain, if it appears.
    - If your site is not mentioned in the top 10, it will be shown as “Not in top 10” or similar.
    - Charts & Lines
      - Existing SEO charts now label lines by engine, for example:
        
        Google Rank (domain)
        
        ChatGPT Rank (domain)
        
        Gemini Rank (domain)
        
        You can show or hide engines using the chart legend (where available).
        
        Free Grader Limits
        
        Per-IP request limits to prevent abuse (such as a small number of checks per minute and per week).
        
        Designed for quick checks and sales demos, not large-scale bulk monitoring.

Use Cases

Compare SEO vs AI visibility
Check whether you rank well in Google but are missing from ChatGPT or Gemini’s top recommendations for the same keyword and city.
Identify AI-named competitors
See which competitors AI engines recommend instead of you. Use this to:
- Adjust your content and city landing pages.
- Target new keywords or cities.
- Refine your SEO and content strategy to better match AI responses.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: The grader doesn’t show my business in the results.

A: Your site may not be in the top 10 companies the AI engine lists for that keyword and city. Try:

Using a more specific or accurate keyword (for example, include “rentals”).
Checking the nearest large city instead of a small town.
Confirming your business name and domain match what appears on your website and Google Business Profile.

Q: Why do my AI ranks look different from my Google ranks?

A: Google ranks are based on search engine results pages (SERPs). AI ranks are based on how AI tools describe “top” companies, which can weigh reviews, reputation, or other content differently. It is normal for them not to match exactly.

Q: I don’t see ChatGPT or Gemini lines on my SEO chart.

A: AI rank lines appear only after enough AEO data has been collected for your keywords and cities. If you have just set this up, give it time to run. If you still do not see them, start by confirming your keywords and cities under Settings > WordPress.

Q: Are AI ranks included in Share of Voice?

A: No. Share of Voice continues to be calculated using your Google search ranks only. AI engine ranks are visible on charts but are not part of the Share of Voice metric.

Q: The free grader says I hit a usage limit.

A: The tool caps how many times each IP address can run it in a short period and per week. Wait and try again later, or rely on the automated in-account tracking for ongoing monitoring.

Q: Does this replace normal SEO rank tracking?

A: No. AEO complements SEO. You still need traditional SEO tracking for Google visibility, while AEO shows how often AI tools recommend your business.