seo-geo

To optimize blog markdown for SEO and generative engine citation, run a pre-publish review using a 24-point SEO checklist and a 10-point GEO checklist to identify missing metadata, weak structure, and low-quote readiness, then apply prioritized fixes like BLUF and FAQ schema.

GEO (generative engine optimization) is the process of structuring content so AI engines can easily extract and cite it. Applying BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) places the core conclusion within the first 60 characters, significantly increasing the probability of direct AI citation.

To add FAQ schema and BLUF to bilingual research posts, analyze the markdown to append Q&A sections that can be directly extracted by AI, ensure the frontmatter includes required HERO and slug fields, and position the primary conclusion at the very beginning of the content.

Yes, you can automatically fix frontmatter and updatedDate fields for Astro blog posts by running the seo-geo review in its integrated work mode, which directly completes missing fields and updates dates within the markdown file before publishing.

The best way to check if your technical blog content is ready for AI search engines is to evaluate it against a GEO checklist that verifies question-style headings, original data, authoritative external links, and content chunking to ensure the text is highly quotable.

Blog markdown fails SEO checks due to missing frontmatter and weak structure when it lacks required metadata fields, proper heading hierarchy, or image alt text, which prevents search engines from correctly crawling and understanding the content's context.