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Answer Engine
Search systems that provide direct answers rather than links.
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An answer engine is a search system designed to provide direct, comprehensive answers to user questions rather than lists of links. Perplexity AI is a prominent example of an answer engine, as is Google's AI Overview feature. Answer engines synthesize information from multiple sources to deliver complete responses. For brands, answer engines represent a significant shift in discovery—users may make decisions based entirely on the answer engine's response without visiting any website, making AI visibility crucial.
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