Does Copilot Checkout replace my website checkout?

No. The point is to remove friction during discovery, but the merchant stays the merchant of record and still needs a functioning ecommerce site and accurate product data.

Do I need Microsoft Merchant Center (MMC) to benefit?

Microsoft notes MMC is not required to sell through Copilot Checkout, but MMC product feeds help inform organic Copilot results.

Are Brand Agents only for Shopify?

Brand Agents are currently presented as available for Shopify merchants, enabled through Microsoft Clarity.

What’s the fastest way to improve AI recommendations for my products?

Start with structured product facts (feeds + on-site schema) and tighten trust signals (reviews, policies, third-party mentions).

What’s AEO vs GEO in plain English?

AEO is clarity: accurate, structured, fresh product facts. GEO is credibility: authoritative sources and consistent brand signals that AI can trust.

How do I measure “AI discovery”?

Track citations/mentions in AI answers, compare assisted vs unassisted sessions, and monitor feed/schema health so you can connect visibility to conversion.

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