About This Checklist
The GEO Content Checklist is a pre-publish quality control tool covering 15 critical optimization points across 5 dimensions. Use this checklist before publishing any content you want AI platforms to cite.
Each item on this checklist has been identified through research as a signal AI platforms evaluate when determining citation worthiness. Complete all 15 items to maximize your content's citation probability.
5 Critical Dimensions
1. Entity Clarity & Authority
Clear attribution of authorship, credentials, and organizational context
2. Source Attribution & Citations
External sources cited with proper schema markup and academic/government prioritization
3. Freshness & Recency Signals
Publication dates visible, current year data included, update schedule established
4. Structured Data & Semantics
Complete article schema, entity linking, and FAQ/HowTo markup where applicable
5. Platform Optimization
Conversational language, speakable content marking, mobile-first accessibility
How to Use This Checklist
- Before Publishing: Run through all 15 items for every piece of content
- Check Each Dimension: Ensure all items in each of the 5 dimensions are completed
- Fix Gaps Immediately: Don't publish until all items are checked
- Integrate into Workflow: Add this checklist to your content review process
- Track Completion: The template saves your progress in browser storage
- Audit Existing Content: Use the checklist to identify gaps in previously published content
Example Checklist Items
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