What is Agentic SEO? The Complete Guide for 2026
Traditional SEO is no longer enough. Learn how to optimize your store for AI shopping agents like ChatGPT and Perplexity.
Traditional SEO is no longer enough. Learn how to optimize your store for AI shopping agents like ChatGPT and Perplexity.
The way consumers discover products is fundamentally changing. While traditional SEO focused on ranking for human searches, Agentic SEO optimizes your store for AI shopping agents like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode.
The Shift from Human to Machine Discovery
In 2024, we saw the first major wave of AI-assisted shopping. By 2026, AI agents are expected to influence over 40% of product discovery for certain demographics. These agents don't browse like humans—they read structured data, parse schemas, and make recommendations based on machine-readable signals.
Key Differences: Traditional SEO vs Agentic SEO
Traditional SEO optimizes for keywords, backlinks, and page speed. Agentic SEO adds a new layer: ensuring AI agents can understand, trust, and take action on your product pages.
The 6 Pillars of AI Readiness
- Access: Can AI agents crawl your site?
- Comprehension: Do they understand your products?
- Confidence: Will they recommend you?
- Action Signals: Can they complete purchases?
- UCP Readiness: Are you protocol-compliant?
- ACP Readiness: Can autonomous agents transact?
Getting Started
The first step is understanding where you stand. Run a free audit with Agent Eye to get your AI commerce readiness score and specific recommendations for improvement.