Awesome-omni-skill geo-fundamentals
Generative Engine Optimization for AI search engines (ChatGPT,
install
source · Clone the upstream repo
git clone https://github.com/diegosouzapw/awesome-omni-skill
Claude Code · Install into ~/.claude/skills/
T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/diegosouzapw/awesome-omni-skill "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r "$T/skills/ai-agents/geo-fundamentals-majiayu000" ~/.claude/skills/diegosouzapw-awesome-omni-skill-geo-fundamentals-31940f && rm -rf "$T"
manifest:
skills/ai-agents/geo-fundamentals-majiayu000/SKILL.mdsource content
GEO Fundamentals
Optimization for AI-powered search engines.
1. What is GEO?
GEO = Generative Engine Optimization
| Goal | Platform |
|---|---|
| Be cited in AI responses | ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini |
SEO vs GEO
| Aspect | SEO | GEO |
|---|---|---|
| Goal | #1 ranking | AI citations |
| Platform | AI engines | |
| Metrics | Rankings, CTR | Citation rate |
| Focus | Keywords | Entities, data |
2. AI Engine Landscape
| Engine | Citation Style | Opportunity |
|---|---|---|
| Perplexity | Numbered [1][2] | Highest citation rate |
| ChatGPT | Inline/footnotes | Custom GPTs |
| Contextual engines | Contextual | Long-form content |
| Gemini | Sources section | SEO crossover |
3. RAG Retrieval Factors
How AI engines select content to cite:
| Factor | Weight |
|---|---|
| Semantic relevance | ~40% |
| Keyword match | ~20% |
| Authority signals | ~15% |
| Freshness | ~10% |
| Source diversity | ~15% |
4. Content That Gets Cited
| Element | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Original statistics | Unique, citable data |
| Expert quotes | Authority transfer |
| Clear definitions | Easy to extract |
| Step-by-step guides | Actionable value |
| Comparison tables | Structured info |
| FAQ sections | Direct answers |
5. GEO Content Checklist
Content Elements
- Question-based titles
- Summary/TL;DR at top
- Original data with sources
- Expert quotes (name, title)
- FAQ section (3-5 Q&A)
- Clear definitions
- "Last updated" timestamp
- Author with credentials
Technical Elements
- Article schema with dates
- Person schema for author
- FAQPage schema
- Fast loading (< 2.5s)
- Clean HTML structure
6. Entity Building
| Action | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Google Knowledge Panel | Entity recognition |
| Wikipedia (if notable) | Authority source |
| Consistent info across web | Entity consolidation |
| Industry mentions | Authority signals |
7. AI Crawler Access
Key AI User-Agents
| Crawler | Engine |
|---|---|
| GPTBot | ChatGPT/OpenAI |
| AI crawlers | Various |
| PerplexityBot | Perplexity |
| Googlebot | Gemini (shared) |
Access Decision
| Strategy | When |
|---|---|
| Allow all | Want AI citations |
| Block GPTBot | Don't want OpenAI training |
| Selective | Allow some, block others |
8. Measurement
| Metric | How to Track |
|---|---|
| AI citations | Manual monitoring |
| "According to [Brand]" mentions | Search in AI |
| Competitor citations | Compare share |
| AI-referred traffic | UTM parameters |
9. Anti-Patterns
| ❌ Don't | ✅ Do |
|---|---|
| Publish without dates | Add timestamps |
| Vague attributions | Name sources |
| Skip author info | Show credentials |
| Thin content | Comprehensive coverage |
Remember: AI cites content that's clear, authoritative, and easy to extract. Be the best answer.
Script
| Script | Purpose | Command |
|---|---|---|
| GEO audit (AI citation readiness) | |