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AEO mentions vs. citations: Key differences explained

Friday, August 28, 2026HubSpot StaffView original
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If you’ve been tracking your brand’s presence in AI-generated answers, you’ve probably noticed something confusing: your brand name shows up all the time, but that traffic isn’t materializing. The reason is usually the gap between an AEO mention and an AEO citation, and if you’re measuring the wrong one, you’re missing most of the picture.