Want ChatGPT to cite YOUR website? Structure matters more than you think. Headings as questions, first sentence = direct answer, then back it up with data. #AIsearch #SEO #ChatGPT #ContentTips
Let's talk about how to structure your content so it shows up in AI search. This is important if you want to be recommended by ChatGPT or show up in Google's AI mode. There's a certain way that these large language models like to see content structured on a page. I just wanna go over a few simple things that you can do to maximise the chance that the content on your page is not just found, but also cited. And this is how you can influence the response from chat, G, B, t or Google's AI. I actually think the best guide online for structuring your content for AI search is the one that Microsoft put out. Just go to Google and type Microsoft's guide for optimizing for AI search. Or I guess you could go to Bing. It is Microsoft. And what you'll find as you read through this guide is it's actually pretty similar to the advice that we've had for SEO for a while. However, don't let that
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Let's talk about how to structure your content so it shows up in AI search. This is important if you want to be recommended by ChatGPT or show up in Google's AI mode. There's a certain way that these large language models like to see content structured on a page. I just wanna go over a few simple things that you can do to maximise the chance that the content on your page is not just found, but also cited. And this is how you can influence the response from chat, G, B, t or Google's AI. I actually think the best...
ly seem to like headings that are framed as questions. If you can't naturally frame your headings as questions, you can always include an FAQ on the page and you wanna make sure the first sentence in each section directly addresses the heading. So if your heading is what is the cost of pool maintenance in Dallas, Texas? The first sentence of that section might be the average cost of pool maintenance in Dallas, Texas is $300 a month. You wanna make it as easy as possible for the large language model to retrieve t...
edle to thread, but pick two or three data points that you can share naturally in that opening. Also, large language models love lists and tables. So anytime you're presenting a list of something, put it into a bulleted format. Anytime you can justify doing some kind of comparison, put it into a table. Elements like these are much more likely to be cited. This is the No. 5 AI search factor from Kevin Index Growth Memo Newsletter. I recommend going back and watching No. 1. We have six more to go.
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Pages for AI search should use a clear heading hierarchy: one H1, H2 sections, and H3/H4 subsections with relevant search terms.
AI content structure / headings · asserts
Let's talk about how to structure your content so it shows up in AI search. This is important if you want to be recommended by ChatGPT or show up in Google's AI mode. There's a certain way that these large language models like to see content structured on a page. I just wanna go over a few simple things that you can do to maximise the chance that the cont...
Large language models are said to prefer headings framed as questions, especially where users are likely asking questions.
AI content structure / question headings · asserts
Let's talk about how to structure your content so it shows up in AI search. This is important if you want to be recommended by ChatGPT or show up in Google's AI mode. There's a certain way that these large language models like to see content structured on a page. I just wanna go over a few simple things that you can do to maximise the chance that the cont...
The first sentence under each heading should directly answer the heading to make retrieval easier for LLMs.
Answer-first writing / AI retrieval · asserts
ly seem to like headings that are framed as questions. If you can't naturally frame your headings as questions, you can always include an FAQ on the page and you wanna make sure the first sentence in each section directly addresses the heading. So if your heading is what is the cost of pool maintenance in Dallas, Texas? The first sentence of that section...
The creator claims facts, numbers, quotes, testimonials, and data points make LLMs more likely to trust and cite content.
Evidence density / AI trust · asserts
ly seem to like headings that are framed as questions. If you can't naturally frame your headings as questions, you can always include an FAQ on the page and you wanna make sure the first sentence in each section directly addresses the heading. So if your heading is what is the cost of pool maintenance in Dallas, Texas? The first sentence of that section...
Lists and tables are claimed to be more likely to be cited by large language models.
Lists and tables / AI citations · asserts
edle to thread, but pick two or three data points that you can share naturally in that opening. Also, large language models love lists and tables. So anytime you're presenting a list of something, put it into a bulleted format. Anytime you can justify doing some kind of comparison, put it into a table. Elements like these are much more likely to be cited....
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