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Is traditional SEO becoming less important with the rise of AEO? - qwegle_pr - 06-16-2026
I've noticed a growing percentage of traffic coming from AI-powered search experiences such as Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini.
This raises a question:
Are we entering a phase where ranking #1 is no longer enough?
Some observations:
- AI systems often cite sources beyond the top search results.
- Brand mentions seem increasingly important.
- Structured content appears to perform better in AI-generated answers.
- Forums and community discussions are being referenced more frequently.
- Topical authority may matter more than backlinks alone.
- What changes have you made compared to traditional SEO?
- Are you seeing measurable traffic from AI search platforms?
- What content formats seem to get cited most often?
RE: Is traditional SEO becoming less important with the rise of AEO? - kind - 06-16-2026
Traditional SEO isn't becoming obsolete, but it is evolving.
RE: Is traditional SEO becoming less important with the rise of AEO? - qwegle_pr - 06-16-2026
(Yesterday, 01:44 PM)kind Wrote: Traditional SEO isn't becoming obsolete, but it is evolving.I agree. Traditional SEO is still important, but search is clearly evolving toward AI-driven discovery, answer engines, and conversational experiences. Businesses that combine strong SEO fundamentals with AEO and AI-ready content will likely have an advantage in the coming years.
We've seen this shift firsthand while working on AI-powered solutions at Qwegle. As an affordable AI development company, we're focusing on helping businesses optimize for both traditional search and AI-driven platforms.
— Nitikesh Pattanayak, Founder, Qwegle