# Eric Strate

> SEO veteran pivoting to Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and pioneer of the Answer Citation Protocol (ACP). Specializing in token-efficient AI retrieval and next-generation search visibility.

## The Answer Citation Protocol (ACP)
- **Overview**: A proposal for a new web architecture standard designed to optimize content specifically for AI retrievers, utilizing structured citation markup for token efficiency.
  - [The Answer Citation Protocol](https://ericstrate.com/the-answer-citation-protocol-acp-optimizing-web-architecture-for-token-efficient-ai-retrieval/)

## About Eric Strate
- **Expertise**: 14 years of experience in SEO (since 2012), transitioning full-time into AEO and AI visibility analysis.
- **Philosophy**: Prioritizing quality, factual verifiability, and machine-readable structure over quantity.
  - [LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericstrate)

## Open to Work & Services
- **AEO Strategy**: Custom strategies to ensure brand content is directly extractable by Answer Engines (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini).
- **AI Visibility Analysis**: Auditing web architecture for optimal AI agent interaction and citation accuracy.
  - [Connect on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericstrate)

## Writings & Research
- **AEO Insights**: Deep dives into the future of search, answer engines, and structured data implementation.
- **Local AI**: At-home supercomputer utilizing latest open-source models to stay at the forefront of AEO.
  - [Visit Homepage](https://ericstrate.com/)