ai-seo

Optimizes website content for citation by AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews.

1|Updated Feb 1, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TiagoDanin/TiagoDanin.github.io --skill ai-seo-tiagodanin
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ai-seo
Source: https://github.com/TiagoDanin/TiagoDanin.github.io/tree/main/.claude/skills/seo/ai-seo
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TiagoDanin/TiagoDanin.github.io --skill ai-seo-tiagodanin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve? Traditional SEO gets pages ranked, but AI search engines cite sources based on structure, authority, and extractability — this Skill audits and optimizes content so it gets cited in AI-generated answers instead of being invisible to ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. ## Core Features & Use Cases - AI Visibility Audit: Test key queries across AI platforms, analyze competitor citation patterns, check content extractability, and verify AI crawler access in robots.txt. - Three-Pillar Optimization: Apply structure (extractable answer blocks, FAQ schema, comparison tables), authority (statistics, expert quotes, E-E-A-T signals), and presence (Wikipedia, Reddit, review sites, YouTube) strategies. - Machine-Readable Files: Generate llms.txt, pricing.md, and Open Knowledge Format bundles so AI agents can parse your product and pricing without rendering JavaScript. - Use Case: A SaaS founder discovers competitors are cited in ChatGPT answers for "best email marketing tools" while their product is absent. The Skill audits their robots.txt for blocked AI bots, restructures key pages with 40-60 word answer blocks and FAQ schema, and adds a parseable pricing file. ## Quick Start Audit my website's visibility in AI search engines and tell me what to fix so ChatGPT and Perplexity cite my content.

Frequently Asked Questions about ai-seo

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I get my website cited by ChatGPT and Perplexity?

Structure content into self-contained answer blocks of 40-60 words, add statistics with named sources, implement FAQ and Article schema markup, and keep content freshly updated. Also verify your robots.txt allows GPTBot, PerplexityBot, and ClaudeBot so those platforms can crawl and cite you.

What is the difference between AI SEO and traditional SEO?

Traditional SEO gets pages ranked in search results, while AI SEO gets content cited inside AI-generated answers. AI systems select sources based on content structure, authority signals, and extractability rather than rank position alone, so a well-structured page can be cited even from page two.

Does blocking AI bots in robots.txt affect AI search visibility?

Yes. Blocking GPTBot, PerplexityBot, ClaudeBot, or Google-Extended prevents those platforms from crawling and citing your content. You can still block training-only crawlers like CCBot without losing AI search citations.

What is llms.txt and do I need one?

llms.txt is a markdown file at your domain root that gives AI systems a quick overview of your product and links to key pages. Google says it is not required for AI Overviews, but non-Google engines like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity reward machine-readable files.

Why does my content get cited but my brand never recommended?

Citation and recommendation are governed by different systems. Citations come from your content's usefulness, while recommendations reflect web-wide consensus from reviews, forums, analysts, and press. Build offsite signals on G2, Reddit, and earned media to earn shortlist placement.

When should I not create self-promotional 'best of' listicles?

Emerging brands should limit self-ranked listicles because AI answers often extract the competitor names from the guide and recommend those competitors instead. One study found 69% of citations from self-promotional listicles led to competitor recommendations.