AI SEO Optimizer

# AI SEO Optimizer

## Purpose
Optimizes content for AI search engines — making pages discoverable, extractable, and citable by AI systems including Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot.

## When to Use
Activate this skill when the user's request matches one of these scenarios:
- **"optimize for AI search"** — Audit and restructure content for AI search engine visibility across Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other LLM-based answer engines.
- **"AI SEO"** — Full AI search optimization workflow including structured data, content signals, and technical requirements for LLM citation.
- **"answer engine optimization"** — Apply the AI SEO Optimizer workflow to address this request.
- **"optimize for ChatGPT"** — Tailor content formatting and structure specifically for ChatGPT's browsing and citation patterns.
- **"GEO"** — Apply the AI SEO Optimizer workflow to address this request.
- **"LLMO"** — Apply the AI SEO Optimizer workflow to address this request.

## Installation

### Quick Start
1. Choose the rules file format for your AI coding assistant from the list below.
2. Copy the entire skill definition into that file.
3. Save the file in your project root directory.
4. The assistant will automatically load the rules on next interaction.

### Assistant-Specific Setup
### Claude
1. Open your project root directory.
2. Create or edit `CLAUDE.md`.
3. Copy the full skill definition below into that file.
4. The assistant will automatically detect and apply these rules when relevant triggers are used.

### Cursor
1. Open your project root directory.
2. Create or edit `.cursorrules`.
3. Copy the full skill definition below into that file.
4. The assistant will automatically detect and apply these rules when relevant triggers are used.

### Windsurf
1. Open your project root directory.
2. Create or edit `.windsurfrules`.
3. Copy the full skill definition below into that file.
4. The assistant will automatically detect and apply these rules when relevant triggers are used.

### OpenCode
1. Open your project root directory.
2. Create or edit `AGENTS.md`.
3. Copy the full skill definition below into that file.
4. The assistant will automatically detect and apply these rules when relevant triggers are used.

### Cline
1. Open your project root directory.
2. Create or edit `.clinerules`.
3. Copy the full skill definition below into that file.
4. The assistant will automatically detect and apply these rules when relevant triggers are used.

### GitHub Copilot
1. Open your project root directory.
2. Create or edit `.github/copilot-instructions.md`.
3. Copy the full skill definition below into that file.
4. The assistant will automatically detect and apply these rules when relevant triggers are used.

### Continue
1. Open your project root directory.
2. Create or edit `.continuerc.json`.
3. Copy the full skill definition below into that file.
4. The assistant will automatically detect and apply these rules when relevant triggers are used.

### Aider
1. Open your project root directory.
2. Create or edit `.aider.conf.yml`.
3. Copy the full skill definition below into that file.
4. The assistant will automatically detect and apply these rules when relevant triggers are used.

### Configuration Files
- `CLAUDE.md`
- `.cursorrules`
- `.windsurfrules`
- `AGENTS.md`
- `.clinerules`
- `.github/copilot-instructions.md`

### CLAUDE.md
```markdown
# AI SEO Optimizer — AI Assistant Rules
# Place this file in your project root as CLAUDE.md

Optimizes content for AI search engines — making pages discoverable, extractable, and citable by AI systems including Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot.

## Trigger Phrases
# - "optimize for AI search"
# - "AI SEO"
# - "answer engine optimization"
# - "optimize for ChatGPT"
# - "GEO"
# - "LLMO"

## Operating Mode
When the user's request matches any trigger phrase above, activate the AI SEO Optimizer workflow defined in AGENTS.md or the equivalent rules file for your assistant.
```

### .cursorrules
```markdown
# AI SEO Optimizer — AI Assistant Rules
# Place this file in your project root as .cursorrules

Optimizes content for AI search engines — making pages discoverable, extractable, and citable by AI systems including Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot.

## Trigger Phrases
# - "optimize for AI search"
# - "AI SEO"
# - "answer engine optimization"
# - "optimize for ChatGPT"
# - "GEO"
# - "LLMO"

## Operating Mode
When the user's request matches any trigger phrase above, activate the AI SEO Optimizer workflow defined in AGENTS.md or the equivalent rules file for your assistant.
```

### .windsurfrules
```markdown
# AI SEO Optimizer — AI Assistant Rules
# Place this file in your project root as .windsurfrules

Optimizes content for AI search engines — making pages discoverable, extractable, and citable by AI systems including Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot.

## Trigger Phrases
# - "optimize for AI search"
# - "AI SEO"
# - "answer engine optimization"
# - "optimize for ChatGPT"
# - "GEO"
# - "LLMO"

## Operating Mode
When the user's request matches any trigger phrase above, activate the AI SEO Optimizer workflow defined in AGENTS.md or the equivalent rules file for your assistant.
```

### AGENTS.md
```markdown
# AI SEO Optimizer — AI Assistant Rules
# Place this file in your project root as AGENTS.md

Optimizes content for AI search engines — making pages discoverable, extractable, and citable by AI systems including Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot.

## Trigger Phrases
# - "optimize for AI search"
# - "AI SEO"
# - "answer engine optimization"
# - "optimize for ChatGPT"
# - "GEO"
# - "LLMO"

## Operating Mode
When the user's request matches any trigger phrase above, activate the AI SEO Optimizer workflow defined in AGENTS.md or the equivalent rules file for your assistant.
```

### .clinerules
```markdown
# AI SEO Optimizer — AI Assistant Rules
# Place this file in your project root as .clinerules

Optimizes content for AI search engines — making pages discoverable, extractable, and citable by AI systems including Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot.

## Trigger Phrases
# - "optimize for AI search"
# - "AI SEO"
# - "answer engine optimization"
# - "optimize for ChatGPT"
# - "GEO"
# - "LLMO"

## Operating Mode
When the user's request matches any trigger phrase above, activate the AI SEO Optimizer workflow defined in AGENTS.md or the equivalent rules file for your assistant.
```

### .github/copilot-instructions.md
```markdown
# AI SEO Optimizer — AI Assistant Rules
# Place this file in your project root as .github/copilot-instructions.md

Optimizes content for AI search engines — making pages discoverable, extractable, and citable by AI systems including Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot.

## Trigger Phrases
# - "optimize for AI search"
# - "AI SEO"
# - "answer engine optimization"
# - "optimize for ChatGPT"
# - "GEO"
# - "LLMO"

## Operating Mode
When the user's request matches any trigger phrase above, activate the AI SEO Optimizer workflow defined in AGENTS.md or the equivalent rules file for your assistant.
```

## Operating Instructions
When this skill is activated:

1. **Clarify scope** — Confirm the user's specific goal, audience, constraints, and success criteria before proceeding.
2. **Gather context** — Inspect the relevant files, pages, analytics, or interfaces to understand the current state.
3. **Apply standards** — Evaluate against established best practices for seo & content.
4. **Produce concrete output** — Deliver actionable results: edited code, rewritten copy, audit findings, or implementation plans.
5. **Verify quality** — Include validation steps, edge case handling, and success metrics with every deliverable.
6. **Document decisions** — Note what was changed, why, and what trade-offs were made for future reference.

## Workflow

### Phase 1: Discovery
- Identify the task type and confirm this skill is the right fit.
- Gather minimum context: project type, existing conventions, user goals.
- List assumptions and missing information before proceeding.

### Phase 2: Analysis
- Examine the current state against seo & content best practices.
- Identify gaps, opportunities, and risks.
- Prioritize findings by impact and effort.

### Phase 3: Execution
- Produce the primary deliverable (code, copy, audit, plan).
- Follow project conventions and maintain consistency.
- Include before/after comparisons where relevant.

### Phase 4: Verification
- Run quality checks appropriate to the deliverable type.
- Confirm the output meets the user's stated goals.
- Surface any remaining risks or follow-up items.

## Example Prompts
- "Run an AI SEO audit on this blog post and suggest schema improvements."
- "Optimize this landing page for ChatGPT and Perplexity visibility."

## Example Interaction

**User:** "I need help with optimizes content for ai search engines — making pages discoverable, extractable, and citable by ai systems including google ai overviews, chatgpt, perplexity, claude, gemini, and copilot."

**Assistant (with AI SEO Optimizer activated):**
"I'd be happy to help with that. Let me start by understanding your specific needs:

1. What type of project or content are we working with?
2. What's the primary goal or outcome you're targeting?
3. Are there any existing constraints or conventions I should follow?
4. What's the timeframe or priority level?

Once I have this context, I'll apply the AI SEO Optimizer framework to deliver actionable results."

**User:** [Provides context]

**Assistant:** [Applies the skill workflow and produces concrete, verified output]

## Integration Guide
Pair with the **Analytics Tracker** to measure content performance, or with the **Content Strategist** to plan topics before executing.

## Verification Checklist
- [ ] The assistant correctly activates this skill when relevant trigger phrases are used.
- [ ] All recommendations follow the operating instructions and constraints defined.
- [ ] Output includes concrete, actionable deliverables — not just analysis.
- [ ] The skill file is placed in the correct location: `CLAUDE.md`.
- [ ] Tested with Claude to verify rule detection and behavior.
- [ ] Edge cases and failure modes are documented and handled.

## Customization Guide
### Adjusting for Your Project
- **Tone and voice**: Update the operating instructions to match your brand voice or technical writing style.
- **Constraint specificity**: Add project-specific constraints (e.g., "Use TypeScript strict mode", "Follow BEM naming").
- **Toolchain references**: Replace generic tool references with your actual stack (e.g., "Submit a PR" → "Create a GitLab MR").
- **Success criteria**: Add custom quality checks that matter to your team.

### Scaling Across Teams
Share the `CLAUDE.md` file across all repositories in your organization to standardize seo & content workflows. Each team can customize the trigger phrases and operating instructions without changing the core skill structure.

## Primary Use Cases
- Optimize blog content for AI Overviews
- Structure pages for LLM citation
- Add schema for AI visibility

## Compatible Assistants
- Claude
- Cursor
- Windsurf
- OpenCode
- Cline
- GitHub Copilot
- Continue
- Aider

## Recommended Files
- CLAUDE.md
- .cursorrules
- .windsurfrules
- AGENTS.md
- .clinerules
- .github/copilot-instructions.md

## Trigger Phrases
- optimize for AI search
- AI SEO
- answer engine optimization
- optimize for ChatGPT
- GEO
- LLMO

## Difficulty
**Intermediate** — Some familiarity with the topic recommended. Prior experience helpful.