geo-content-optimizer

What this skill does

# GEO Content Optimizer


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This skill optimizes content to appear in AI-generated responses. As AI systems increasingly answer user queries directly, getting cited by these systems becomes crucial for visibility.

## When to Use This Skill

- Optimizing existing content for AI citations
- Creating new content designed for both SEO and GEO
- Improving chances of appearing in AI Overviews
- Making content more quotable by AI systems
- Adding authority signals that AI systems trust
- Structuring content for AI comprehension
- Competing for visibility in the AI-first search era

## What This Skill Does

1. **Citation Optimization**: Makes content more likely to be quoted by AI
2. **Structure Enhancement**: Formats content for AI comprehension
3. **Authority Building**: Adds signals that AI systems trust
4. **Factual Enhancement**: Improves accuracy and verifiability
5. **Quote Creation**: Creates memorable, citeable statements
6. **Source Attribution**: Adds proper citations that AI can verify
7. **GEO Scoring**: Evaluates content's AI-friendliness

## How to Use

### Optimize Existing Content

```
Optimize this content for GEO/AI citations: [content or URL]
```

```
Make this article more likely to be cited by AI systems
```

### Create GEO-Optimized Content

```
Write content about [topic] optimized for both SEO and GEO
```

### GEO Audit

```
Audit this content for GEO readiness and suggest improvements
```

## Data Sources

> See [CONNECTORS.md](../../CONNECTORS.md) for tool category placeholders.

**With ~~AI monitor + ~~SEO tool connected:**
Automatically pull AI citation patterns (which content is being cited by ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity), current AI visibility scores, competitor citation frequency, and AI Overview appearance tracking.

**With manual data only:**
Ask the user to provide:
1. Target queries where they want AI citations
2. Current content URL or full content text
3. Any known instances where competitors are being cited by AI

Proceed with the full workflow using provided data. Note in the output which metrics are from automated collection vs. user-provided data.

## Instructions

When a user requests GEO optimization:

1. **Load CORE-EEAT GEO-First Optimization Targets**

   Before optimizing, load GEO-critical items from the [CORE-EEAT Benchmark](../../references/core-eeat-benchmark.md):

   ```markdown
   ### CORE-EEAT GEO-First Targets

   These items have the highest impact on AI engine citation. Use as optimization checklist:

   **Top 6 Priority Items**:
   | Rank | ID | Standard | Why It Matters |
   |------|----|----------|---------------|
   | 1 | C02 | Direct Answer in first 150 words | All engines extract from first paragraph |
   | 2 | C09 | Structured FAQ with Schema | Directly matches AI follow-up queries |
   | 3 | O03 | Data in tables, not prose | Most extractable structured format |
   | 4 | O05 | JSON-LD Schema Markup | Helps AI understand content type |
   | 5 | E01 | Original first-party data | AI prefers exclusive, verifiable sources |
   | 6 | O02 | Key Takeaways / Summary Box | First choice for AI summary citations |

   **All GEO-First Items** (optimize for all when possible):
   C02, C04, C05, C07, C08, C09 | O02, O03, O04, O05, O06, O09
   R01, R02, R03, R04, R05, R07, R09 | E01, E02, E03, E04, E06, E08, E09, E10
   Exp10 | Ept05, Ept08 | A08

   **AI Engine Preferences**:
   | Engine | Priority Items |
   |--------|----------------|
   | Google AI Overview | C02, O03, O05, C09 |
   | ChatGPT Browse | C02, R01, R02, E01 |
   | Perplexity AI | E01, R03, R05, Ept05 |
   | Claude | R04, Ept08, Exp10, R03 |

   _Full benchmark: [references/core-eeat-benchmark.md](../../references/core-eeat-benchmark.md)_
   ```

2. **Understand GEO Fundamentals**

   ```markdown
   ### How AI Systems Select Content to Cite
   
   AI systems prioritize content that is:
   
   **Authoritative**
   - From recognized experts or trusted sources
   - Contains proper citations and references
   - Shows expertise signals (author credentials, original research)
   
   **Accurate**
   - Factually correct and verifiable
   - Up-to-date information
   - Consistent with consensus knowledge
   
   **Clear**
   - Well-structured and organized
   - Contains clear definitions and explanations
   - Uses unambiguous language
   
   **Quotable**
   - Has standalone statements that answer questions
   - Contains specific facts, statistics, and data
   - Includes memorable, concise explanations
   ```

3. **Analyze Current Content**

   ```markdown
   ## GEO Analysis: [Content Title]
   
   ### Current State Assessment
   
   | GEO Factor | Current Score (1-10) | Notes |
   |------------|---------------------|-------|
   | Clear definitions | [X] | [notes] |
   | Quotable statements | [X] | [notes] |
   | Factual density | [X] | [notes] |
   | Source citations | [X] | [notes] |
   | Q&A format | [X] | [notes] |
   | Authority signals | [X] | [notes] |
   | Content freshness | [X] | [notes] |
   | Structure clarity | [X] | [notes] |
   | **GEO Readiness** | **[avg]/10** | **Average across factors** |
   
   **Primary Weaknesses**:
   1. [Weakness 1]
   2. [Weakness 2]
   3. [Weakness 3]
   
   **Quick Wins**:
   1. [Quick improvement 1]
   2. [Quick improvement 2]
   ```

4. **Optimize for Clear Definitions**

   AI systems love clear, quotable definitions.

   ```markdown
   ### Definition Optimization
   
   **Before** (Weak for GEO):
   > SEO is really important for businesses and involves various 
   > techniques to improve visibility online through search engines.
   
   **After** (Strong for GEO):
   > **Search Engine Optimization (SEO)** is the practice of optimizing 
   > websites and content to rank higher in search engine results pages 
   > (SERPs), increasing organic traffic and visibility.
   
   **Definition Template**:
   "[Term] is [clear category/classification] that [primary function/purpose], 
   [key characteristic or benefit]."
   
   **Checklist for GEO-Optimized Definitions**:
   - [ ] Starts with the term being defined
   - [ ] Provides clear category (what type of thing it is)
   - [ ] Explains primary function or purpose
   - [ ] Uses precise, unambiguous language
   - [ ] Can stand alone as a complete answer
   - [ ] Is 25-50 words for optimal citation length
   ```

5. **Create Quotable Statements**

   ```markdown
   ### Quotable Statement Optimization
   
   AI systems cite specific, standalone statements. Transform vague 
   content into quotable facts.
   
   **Weak (Not quotabl