# ChatGPT Referral Traffic: The Attribution Blind Spot You're Probably Ignoring

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Podcast: [Answer Engine Optimization (AEO): The AI Search Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/answer-engine-optimization-aeo-the-ai-search-podcast-7756998)
Published: 2026-05-24T12:02:17+00:00
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## Resource

ChatGPT referral traffic is surging but hidden as direct traffic. GPT-5.5 Instant is changing attribution. Learn how to measure and optimize.

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