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How SMBs Can Gain Featured Snippet Position in Google AEO

How SMBs Can Gain Featured Snippet Position in Google AEO

Discover why Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) helps small businesses and freelancers claim Position 0 and boost visibility.

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Aug 04, 2025
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Google search for “What is AEO?” with a featured snippet box and a hand on a mouse, showing zero-click SEO results.
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Search has changed — and for small businesses and freelancers, it can feel a little overwhelming. It’s no longer enough to land on Page 1 of Google. If you want to be seen, you need to be the expert with the answer — and that means winning the featured snippet position, also known as Position 0.

But how can a solopreneur or small business owner compete with companies that have teams of marketers and thousands of backlinks?

Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)

It’s the smarter, leaner way to get noticed in today’s search landscape. And that’s great news for SMBs and freelancers. In this article, we’ll explore what AEO is, what featured snippets are, why they matter, and how to optimize for that coveted position.

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