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Intermediate6 lessons · ~3h · Practitioner tier

AEO Measurement

Measure what matters in AEO — share of voice, per-engine tracking, prompt sets, competitors, and traffic impact. A Practitioner-tier course that turns the Measurement cluster into a running program and earns a stackable Tier 2 badge.

By Burke Atkerson, Founder & Principal AEO Strategist

What you'll learn

  • Define and calculate AI share of voice.
  • Measure per engine, not a blended average.
  • Run the DIY measurement method.
  • Build a durable tracking prompt set.
  • Benchmark competitors and quantify AI traffic.

Syllabus

  1. Share of Voice in AI SearchCitation share of voice is the core AEO metric. This lesson defines and calculates it.Reuses: What Is Share of Voice in AI Search?
  2. Measure Per Engine, Not a BlendEngines overlap only about 11%, so a blended average hides where you stand. This lesson measures per engine.Reuses: Why Per-Engine Measurement Beats a Blended Average
  3. The DIY Measurement MethodYou can measure AI visibility manually for free. This lesson runs the prompt-set-across-engines method.
  4. Build Your Tracking Prompt SetEvery measurement is only as good as the prompt set. This lesson builds 15 to 30 high-intent questions and freezes them.
  5. Track Competitor CitationsCompetitive share of voice shows where rivals are cited and you are not. This lesson benchmarks competitors over time.Reuses: How Do I Know If AI Is Citing My Competitors?
  6. Measuring AI Traffic and ImpactAI search sends less but higher-quality traffic. This lesson measures referral traffic and impact beyond citations.Reuses: Does AI Search Send Real Traffic?

Practitioner tier · Tier 2 Certificate

Finish all 6 lessons to earn your Tier 2 Certificate.

Complete every lesson and pass the knowledge checks to claim a shareable Tier 2 Certificate — proof you've mastered AEO Measurement. Practitioner certificates stack toward full AEO mastery.