GEO Content Optimizer

When To Use

• Creating content for AI citation
• Refactoring articles for AI compatibility
• Improving quotability for AI responses
• Competing in AI-first search
• Adding authority signals AI systems recognize

Core Concept

SEO = Rank in search results GEO = Get cited in AI-generated answers

The 8 GEO Dimensions

Dimension

Low (1-2)

High (4-5)

Definition Clarity	Vague	Citable definitions with metrics
Quotable Statements	Generic claims	Specific facts with sources
Factual Density	Opinion-heavy	Data-packed
Source Citations	None	Traceable to authority
Q&A Format	Prose only	Explicit Q&A sections
Authority Signals	No credentials	Expert bylines, credentials
Content Freshness	Outdated	Dated citations, recent data
Structural Clarity	Poor hierarchy	Clear headers, lists, tables

The GEO Score

Score each dimension 1-5. Total /40:

• 32-40: AI-ready
• 24-31: Needs optimization
• 16-23: Major work needed

Quick Wins (30-minute edits)

Add specific statistics with dates and sources

Create standalone definition paragraphs

Include expert quotes with credentials

Add comparison tables

Create FAQ section with 5-7 questions

Replace vague claims with verified facts

Insert authoritative source citations

Output Format

## GEO Audit
Current Score: [X]/40

### Dimension Scores
| Dimension | Score | Quick Fix |
|-----------|-------|-----------|
| [dimension] | [1-5] | [action] |

## Optimized Content Sections

### Definition (Citable)
[Term] is [category] that [function], [key metric].

### Key Statistics
- [Stat with source and date]
- [Stat with source and date]

### FAQ Section
**Q: [Common question]?**
A: [Direct, quotable answer with citation]

Integration

Compounds with:

• app-planning-skill → Plan content strategy
• writing-plans → Structure content projects

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See references/dimensions.md for scoring details See references/patterns.md for optimization patterns See references/examples.md for before/after examples