Load CORE-EEAT GEO-First Optimization Targets
Before optimizing, load GEO-critical items from the CORE-EEAT Benchmark:
### 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)_
Apply GEO Optimization Techniques
GEO fundamentals: AI systems prioritize content that is authoritative (expert credentials, proper citations), accurate (verifiable, up-to-date), clear (well-structured, unambiguous), and quotable (standalone answers, specific data). See references/geo-optimization-techniques.md for details.
Apply the six core optimization techniques: definition optimization, quotable statement creation, authority signal enhancement, structure optimization, factual density improvement, and FAQ schema implementation.
Reference: See references/geo-optimization-techniques.md for detailed before/after examples, templates, and checklists for each technique.
Key principles:
- Definitions: 25-50 words, standalone, starting with the term
- Quotable statements: Specific statistics with sources, verifiable facts
- Authority signals: Expert quotes with credentials, proper source citations
- Structure: Q&A format, comparison tables, numbered lists
- Factual density: Replace vague claims with specific data points
- FAQ schema: JSON-LD FAQPage markup matching visible content