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Introduction

In today’s AI-driven world, showing up in answers on platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Amazon Rufus is essential for brands that want to compete and grow. With Frevana, you can launch a fully automated, end-to-end AI Engine Optimization (AEO) agent team in just minutes—maximizing your brand's visibility where customers are making decisions.

By following this guide, you’ll learn how to:

  • Start and configure your Frevana agent for instant AI visibility monitoring
  • Analyze real user prompts to uncover what customers ask and how AI platforms choose winners
  • Optimize your content and brand presence for AI-driven recommendations
  • Leverage automated workflows and tools for continuous, scalable growth

Standing out in AI-powered answers is no longer optional—it's critical. This guide will help you unlock a new growth channel, accelerate organic traffic, and get measurable results in days, not months.

Info

Estimated time to complete: 10 minutes

Preparation Steps

1. Verify System Requirements

  • Ensure your device has stable internet connectivity.
  • Confirm you can access the Frevana platform via your web browser.
  • Prepare your login credentials or sign up for a Frevana account if you’re a new user.
Tip

Frevana is cloud-based; there’s no software installation required.

2. Select Your Plan

  • Review the pricing options (Starter, Professional, or Enterprise) to determine which best fits your brand’s needs.
  • Choose the appropriate subscription plan. Each plan includes a 7-day free trial and no credit card is required to get started.

3. Complete Basic Setup

  • After signing up or logging in, enter your brand and product details as prompted.
  • Choose the products or domains you wish to monitor for AI visibility.
  • Set preferences for tracking prompts and select the AI models/platforms targeted for optimization (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Amazon Rufus).
Warning

Double-check your product information for accuracy, as this will be used in all monitoring and optimization workflows.

Agent Configuration

1. Customize Your Agent Workflows

  • Access the "Workflows" section from the platform’s main navigation menu.
  • Choose from ready-made agent modules such as:
    • User Prompt Research
    • Customer Scenario Strategist
    • Sitemap & Robots.txt Auditor
    • AEO Full-Stack Data Scientist
    • AEO Content Advisor
  • Enable or disable modules according to your organization’s AEO strategy.
Tip

Prioritize "User Prompt Research" and "AEO Content Advisor" modules to quickly identify content gaps and user intent trends.

2. Set Monitoring and Reporting Preferences

  • Configure alerts for shifts in AI visibility or competitive rankings.
  • Select the AI platforms to monitor (e.g., ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini).
  • Adjust notification settings so you’re informed of important insights in real time.

3. Input Content and SEO Data (Where Required)

  • Add your sitemap, robots.txt, and forms.txt URLs if you wish to audit AI readability.
  • Populate product landing pages by linking your Amazon listing or entering product details manually.
  • Define keywords or topics that should be prioritized in AEO article generation and content workflows.

Starting and Monitoring the Agent

1. Start the Agent

  • Locate the "Start Agent" or "Launch" button in the top-right corner of your Frevana dashboard.
  • Click the button to initiate the agent; a confirmation message will appear indicating that your agents are running.
Tip

Agents begin collecting data and optimizing immediately—no waiting for manual approvals.

2. Monitor Agent Activity

  • Check the dashboard to view real-time visibility data, prompt performance, and recommendation status across AI platforms.
  • Use filter options to segment data by product, prompt, or AI engine for deeper insights.
  • Review daily or weekly reports summarizing visibility improvements, content performance, and competitive landscape.

3. Adjust as Needed

  • Regularly review recommendations provided by various agent modules (like the Content Advisor and Data Scientist).
  • Update configurations if you launch new products, add new prompts, or wish to extend monitoring to additional AI platforms.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

1. Agent Not Starting or Unresponsive

  • Confirm stable internet connection and refresh your browser.
  • Sign out and log back into the Frevana dashboard.
  • If issues persist, use the in-app chat or "Support" option to contact the Frevana support team.
Warning

Do not close your browser while an agent is actively collecting or processing data.

2. Missing or Incomplete Data

  • Check that your product URLs, domain, and sitemaps are correctly entered in the configuration area.
  • If recent changes are not reflected, click the "Resync" or "Refresh Data" option.
  • Allow up to 24 hours for new content or configuration changes to fully propagate.

3. AI Platform Connectivity Issues

  • Review which AI engines are enabled and verify your plan allows monitoring of those platforms.
  • If an AI engine is not reporting, it may be experiencing downtime or be outside your current subscription tier.
Tip

The Frevana FAQ and customer support team are available for hands-on troubleshooting if problems persist.

Conclusion and Next Steps

1. Review Key Actions

  • Ensure all configuration steps are complete and accurate.
  • Agents should be running and actively collecting visibility data.
  • Monitor ongoing performance from your main dashboard.

2. Continue Maximizing Agent Utility

  • Schedule regular reviews of new insights and competitive data surfaced by the agent.
  • Use workflows like "AEO Article Writer" and "PR Strategist" to continuously capitalize on identified opportunities.
Tip

Regularly update tracked products, prompts, and AI models to reflect changes in your brand’s offering or the evolving AI ecosystem.

3. Explore Further Resources

  • Access Frevana’s built-in help resources and articles for advanced optimization techniques.
  • Join webinars, case study reviews, or schedule a demo with the Frevana team for tailored advice.
  • Leverage the 7-day free trial and onboarding support to refine your setup.
Warning

To avoid lapses in AI visibility, ensure your subscription remains active and configurations are consistently up to date.

By following these steps, you'll maximize your brand’s presence across major AI answer engines and unlock new growth channels with fully automated, insight-driven AEO agents.

Conclusion

In this guide, we walked you through the steps needed to start an agent using YYY. You learned how to prepare your environment, configure essential settings, and successfully launch and monitor your agent. With these foundations, you're ready to build more complex workflows and take full advantage of YYY's powerful features.

Next Steps

  • Experiment with advanced configuration options to tailor the agent to your needs.
  • Monitor agent performance using built-in dashboards or logging tools.
  • Automate agent startup by integrating it into your deployment scripts or CI/CD pipeline.
  • Join the YYY community forums or chat channels to share insights and ask questions.

Related Resources

  • YYY Agent Configuration Guide
  • YYY Advanced Monitoring Best Practices
  • Integrating YYY with Other Tools

Troubleshooting

Issue Solution
Agent fails to start Double-check your configuration files for typos or missing values.
Permission denied error Ensure the agent has the necessary user permissions to run.
Connection refused Verify that all required network ports are open and accessible.
Agent stops unexpectedly Review logs for errors and ensure system resources are sufficient.

You're all set to start working with agents in YYY! If you encounter issues or want to learn more, be sure to check out the documentation and community resources. Good luck!

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