10 techniques to make your blog citable by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google SGE. Includes a before/after LinkedIn example and interactive GEO score calculator (out of 100).
Each technique maps to one of three pillars: Answerability, Clarity, or Signal. Apply all 10 for maximum citation potential.
Lead with a 40–80 word summary that directly answers the post's core question. AI engines scan for this first.
High ImpactRewrite all H2s as questions that match how people actually search. AI engines match queries to question headers directly.
High ImpactAdd 4–6 questions your reader would actually ask. Each answer should be 2–3 sentences, self-contained, and citation-ready.
High ImpactOne structured table per major comparison. Tables are the most-cited format in AI answers — they give engines clean, structured data to surface.
High ImpactAfter every major section, add a 3–5 point summary. Keep each bullet under 20 words. These get lifted directly into AI responses.
Med ImpactGive your core idea a name. "The ACS Framework" is more citable than "my approach." Named frameworks get attributed and repeated.
High ImpactCite 1–2 external experts by name and link. AI engines use external citations as a trust signal — it shows your post is part of a larger conversation.
Med ImpactInclude 2–3 specific statistics with clear attribution. Numbers get cited far more than vague claims. "73% of startups" beats "many startups."
Med ImpactEvery post needs a byline with verifiable credentials. AI engines use author authority to decide whether to cite content. Link to LinkedIn or published work.
High ImpactLink every post to a pillar page and at least one related satellite post. Topic clusters signal topical authority to both search engines and AI crawlers.
Med ImpactThe same blog post topic — "How to Build a LinkedIn Personal Brand" — optimized using the ACS framework. See exactly what changes and why it gets cited.
4–6 weeks with consistent effort.This is what an AI-generated answer looks like when it pulls from the optimized post.
Check off each element present in your post. Your GEO score updates in real time. Aim for 70+ before publishing.