SEO/GEO Optimization Skill

Comprehensive SEO and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) for websites. Optimize for both traditional search engines (Google, Bing) and AI search engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Copilot, Claude).

Quick Reference

GEO = Generative Engine Optimization - Optimizing content to be cited by AI search engines.

Key Insight: AI search engines don't rank pages - they cite sources. Being cited is the new "ranking #1".

Workflow

Step 1: Website Audit

Get the target URL and analyze current SEO/GEO status.

Basic SEO Audit:

python3 scripts/seo_audit.py "https://example.com"

Use this for: Quick technical SEO check (title, meta, H1, robots, sitemap, load time).

Check Meta Tags:

curl -sL "https://example.com" | grep -E "<title>|<meta name=\"description\"|<meta property=\"og:|application/ld\+json" | head -20

Check robots.txt:

curl -s "https://example.com/robots.txt"

Check sitemap:

curl -s "https://example.com/sitemap.xml" | head -50

Verify AI Bot Access:

• Googlebot (Google)
• Bingbot (Bing/Copilot)
• PerplexityBot (Perplexity)
• ChatGPT-User (ChatGPT with browsing)
• ClaudeBot / anthropic-ai (Claude)
• GPTBot (OpenAI)

Step 2: Keyword Research

Use WebSearch to research target keywords:

• Search volume and difficulty
• Competitor keyword strategies
• Long-tail keyword opportunities

Step 3: GEO Optimization (AI Search Engines)

Apply the 9 Princeton GEO Methods:

Best Combination: Fluency + Statistics = Maximum boost

Generate FAQPage Schema (+40% AI visibility):

{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "FAQPage",
  "mainEntity": [{
    "@type": "Question",
    "name": "What is [topic]?",
    "acceptedAnswer": {
      "@type": "Answer",
      "text": "According to [source], [answer with statistics]."
    }
  }]
}

Optimize Content Structure:

• Use "answer-first" format (direct answer at top)
• Clear H1 > H2 > H3 hierarchy
• Bullet points and numbered lists
• Tables for comparison data
• Short paragraphs (2-3 sentences max)

Step 4: Traditional SEO Optimization

Meta Tags Template:

<title>{Primary Keyword} - {Brand} | {Secondary Keyword}</title>
<meta name="description" content="{Compelling description with keyword, 150-160 chars}">
<meta name="keywords" content="{keyword1}, {keyword2}, {keyword3}">

<!-- Open Graph -->
<meta property="og:title" content="{Title}">
<meta property="og:description" content="{Description}">
<meta property="og:image" content="{Image URL 1200x630}">
<meta property="og:url" content="{Canonical URL}">
<meta property="og:type" content="website">

<!-- Twitter Cards -->
<meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image">
<meta name="twitter:title" content="{Title}">
<meta name="twitter:description" content="{Description}">
<meta name="twitter:image" content="{Image URL}">

JSON-LD Schema:

• WebPage / Article for content pages
• FAQPage for FAQ sections
• Product for product pages
• Organization for about pages
• SoftwareApplication for tools/apps

Check Content:

• H1 contains primary keyword
• Images have descriptive alt text
• Internal links to related content
• External links have rel="noopener noreferrer"
• Content is mobile-friendly
• Page loads in < 3 seconds

Step 5: Validate & Monitor

Schema Validation:

open "https://search.google.com/test/rich-results?url={encoded_url}"
open "https://validator.schema.org/?url={encoded_url}"

Check Indexing Status:

open "https://www.google.com/search?q=site:{domain}"
open "https://www.bing.com/search?q=site:{domain}"

Platform-Specific Optimization

ChatGPT

• Focus on branded domain authority
• Update content within 30 days
• Build backlinks
• Match content style to ChatGPT's response format

Perplexity

• Allow PerplexityBot in robots.txt
• Use FAQ Schema
• Host PDF documents
• Focus on semantic relevance over keywords

Google AI Overview (SGE)

• Optimize for E-E-A-T
• Use structured data
• Build topical authority
• Include authoritative citations

Microsoft Copilot / Bing

• Ensure Bing indexing
• Optimize for Microsoft ecosystem
• Page speed < 2 seconds
• Clear entity definitions

Claude AI

• Ensure Brave Search indexing
• High factual density
• Clear structural clarity

Report Template

## SEO/GEO Optimization Report

### Current Status
- Meta Tags: ✅/❌
- Schema Markup: ✅/❌
- AI Bot Access: ✅/❌
- Mobile Friendly: ✅/❌
- Page Speed: X seconds

### Recommendations
1. [Priority 1 action]
2. [Priority 2 action]
3. [Priority 3 action]

### GEO Optimizations Applied
- [ ] FAQPage schema added
- [ ] Statistics included
- [ ] Citations added
- [ ] Answer-first structure

Infloq Reference

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