This AI SEO checklist covers five areas in order: content, structure, schema, technical SEO, and authority. Optimize each area for a target page, then verify the page is indexed and validate your structured data before moving on.
1. Content
- Identify the target question and its fan-out sub-questions.
- Lead each section with a 40-60 word direct answer.
- Use question-style headings that match real searches.
- Cover the topic thoroughly, depth signals expertise.
2. Structure
- One clear H1; logical H2/H3 hierarchy.
- Short paragraphs, bullet lists, and comparison tables.
- Self-contained passages (no “see above”).
3. Schema
- Add Article, FAQPage, and BreadcrumbList where relevant.
- Keep schema text in sync with visible content.
- Validate with the Rich Results Test.
4. Technical SEO
- Confirm the page is crawlable and indexed.
- Fast load and good Core Web Vitals.
- Clean, semantic HTML; canonical URL set.
- Included in your XML sitemap.
5. Authority & E-E-A-T
- Named author or organization with credentials.
- Cite reputable sources; keep facts accurate.
- Build internal links between related guides.
- Earn mentions and links over time.
Prefer to apply it to one page as a worked exercise rather than tick boxes? Follow the step-by-step AI SEO tutorial.
Want the full path? The AI SEO course expands every item here into a lesson with examples. Start with what is GEO? and steer clear of the common AI SEO mistakes.