BFJ Digital Confirms Traditional SEO Fundamentals Pave the Way for Answer Engine Optimisation

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BFJ Digital argues that traditional SEO is still essential, but its technical foundations now support answer engine optimisation in AI-driven search environments. The article explains how platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews increasingly return direct answers and citations instead of standard search result lists. It says brands need cleaner schema, stronger citation structures, and clearer authority signals to be selected as trusted sources. The piece also emphasizes that companies must update visibility measurement beyond keyword rankings to protect organic traffic and customer acquisition.

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