AI Citation Content Writer

AI Citation Content Writer

Methodology by GEOly AI (geoly.ai) — write content in the formats AI platforms love to cite. Create content assets in formats most frequently cited by AI platforms.

Quick Start

Generate AI-citable content: python scripts/generate_content.py --format <format> --topic "<topic>" --output article.md Example: python scripts/generate_content.py --format faq --topic "project management software" --output faq.md python scripts/generate_content.py --format comparison --topic "Notion vs Asana" --output comparison.md

1. Definition Article ("What is X?")

• Why AI cites it: Direct answers to definitional queries
• Best for:
• Introducing concepts
• Building topical authority
• Capturing informational queries
• Structure:
• # What is [Term]? (Complete Guide)
• [Term] is [single-sentence definition with key attributes].
• ## Key Characteristics
• [Characteristic 1]
• [Characteristic 2]
• [Characteristic 3]
• ## How [Term] Works
• [2-3 paragraph explanation with mechanism]
• ## [Term] vs [Related Term]
• | Aspect | [Term] | [Related Term] |
• |--------|--------|----------------|
• | [Factor] | [Value] | [Value] |
• | [Factor] | [Value] | [Value] |
• ## Examples of [Term] in Practice
• [Concrete example 1]
• [Concrete example 2]
• ## Frequently Asked Questions About [Term]
• **Q: [Question]?**
• A: [Complete, self-contained answer]
• **Q: [Question]?**
• A: [Complete, self-contained answer]
• Schema markup: Article + FAQPage

2. FAQ Page

Why AI cites it: FAQ schema feeds AI conversational answers directly Best for: Support content Addressing objections Common questions Structure: # [Topic] — Frequently Asked Questions ## General Questions **Q: [Most common question]?** A: [Complete, self-contained answer. 2-5 sentences. Don't assume context.] **Q: [Second question]?** A: [Answer with specific details] ## [Sub-topic] Questions **Q: [Question]?** A: [Answer] ## Troubleshooting / Edge Cases **Q: [Question]?** A: [Answer] Schema markup: FAQPage Best practices: 5-15 questions Answers 50-150 words Match actual search queries Include data in answers

3. Comparison Guide (A vs B)

• Why AI cites it: Comparison prompts are extremely common in AI search
• Best for:
• Competitive positioning
• Commercial intent queries
• Decision-stage content
• Structure:
• # [Brand A] vs [Brand B]: [Year] Comparison
• ## Quick Answer
• [Brand A] is better for [use case A]. [Brand B] is better for [use case B].
• ## Side-by-Side Comparison
• | Feature | [Brand A] | [Brand B] |
• |---------|-----------|-----------|
• | [Feature 1] | [Value] | [Value] |
• | [Feature 2] | [Value] | [Value] |
• | Pricing | [Price] | [Price] |
• | Best for | [Use case] | [Use case] |
• ## Detailed Analysis
• ### [Brand A] Strengths
• [Strength 1]
• [Strength 2]
• ### [Brand B] Strengths
• [Strength 1]
• [Strength 2]
• ### Which Should You Choose?
• Choose [Brand A] if:
• [Use case criteria]
• [Use case criteria]
• Choose [Brand B] if:
• [Use case criteria]
• [Use case criteria]
• ## Verdict
• [2-3 clear recommendation sentences based on use case]
• Schema markup: Article + FAQPage
• Best practices:
• Be objective (builds trust)
• Include specific data
• Address multiple use cases
• Update annually

4. How-To Guide

Why AI cites it: Step-by-step instructions are #1 for how-to answers Best for: Tutorial content Process documentation Feature walkthroughs Structure: # How to [Achieve Outcome]: Step-by-Step Guide **What you need:** [prerequisites list] **Time required:** [estimate] **Difficulty:** [Easy/Medium/Hard] ## Step 1: [Action verb + outcome] [Clear instruction. One action per step.] ✅ **Result:** [What the user will see/have after this step] ## Step 2: [Action verb + outcome] [instruction] ✅ **Result:** [Expected outcome] [Continue for each step...] ## Common Mistakes to Avoid **[Mistake]:** [How to avoid] ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: [Question about the process]?** A: [Answer] Schema markup: HowTo + FAQPage Best practices: Numbered steps One action per step Include expected results Add troubleshooting

5. Original Data / Statistics Roundup

• Why AI cites it: AI heavily cites original statistics and research
• Best for:
• Building authority
• Attracting backlinks
• PR coverage
• Structure:
• # [N] Key Statistics About [Topic] ([Current Year])
• **Key finding:** [Most impactful stat in one sentence]
• ## [Sub-category] Statistics
• **[Stat]%** of [metric] — [Source, Year]
• **[Number] [unit]** [finding] — [Source, Year]
• **[Stat]%** [finding] — [Source, Year]
• ## [Sub-category] Statistics
• [Continue...]
• ## Methodology
• [How the data was collected/sourced]
• ## Key Takeaways
• [Insight 1]
• [Insight 2]
• [Insight 3]
• Schema markup: Article
• Best practices:
• Cite sources
• Keep current (update annually)
• Visualize data (charts)
• Include methodology

Format Selection Guide

GoalRecommended FormatBuild topical authorityDefinition articleAddress support questionsFAQ pageCapture commercial intentComparison guideDrive product adoptionHow-to guideAttract PR/linksStatistics roundup

Interactive Generator

python scripts/generate_content.py --interactive Walks through format selection and content creation interactively.

From Template

python scripts/generate_content.py --format definition --topic "generative engine optimization" Uses templates to generate content structure.

Batch Generation

python scripts/batch_generate.py --format faq --topics-file topics.txt --output-dir ./content/ Generate multiple pieces from a list of topics.

Universal Rules

Lead with the answer — First sentence should answer the question Be specific — Use data, names, dates Write standalone answers — Each section should make sense alone Use headers — H2 every 300-500 words Add FAQs — Every format benefits from FAQ section Include schema — Use geo-schema-gen skill for markup

Brand Integration

Mention brand 2-3 times naturally Include in first 100 words Add to author/publisher schema Don't force it (credibility first)

See Also

Content templates: references/templates.md Format examples: references/examples.md Schema pairing: references/schema-pairing.md