SEO Skill
Comprehensive SEO and AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) guidelines for Lightfast pages.
Core Principle: Citability Over Rankings
Traditional SEO optimizes for position #1-10. AEO optimizes for AI citation frequency. Modern SEO requires both.
"AEO is about becoming the definitive source that AI trusts and cites, not just ranking for keywords."
When to Use This Skill
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Writing new Lightfast pages
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Auditing existing pages for SEO/AEO compliance
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Adding structured data (JSON-LD schema)
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Reviewing meta tags and OpenGraph
Quick Reference
Content Structure Requirements
Element Requirement
TL;DR 40-100 words, first position
Meta description 150-160 chars
FAQ section 3-5 Q&A pairs
Answer-first Key answer in first 200 words
Question headings H2/H3 as questions
Internal links 3-5 per page
Schema Priority
Priority Schema Type Use Case
1 FAQPage Any page with Q&A content
2 HowTo Step-by-step instructions
3 Article Content with dates and authors
4 WebPage General pages, landing pages
5 Product Features with pricing
6 Organization Site-wide identity
The 5-Step AEO Framework
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Analyze: What are users asking AI about this topic?
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Create: Structure content for citability (tables, lists, FAQs)
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Distribute: Link from high-authority pages
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Measure: Track AI visibility (citations, mentions)
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Iterate: Refresh content every 90 days for recency signals
Resources
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Core Requirements: Universal SEO/AEO standards
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Schema Patterns: JSON-LD templates
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URL Guidelines: URL structure best practices
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Meta Templates: Meta tag patterns
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SEO Checklist: Pre-publish validation
Do
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Lead with direct answers (first 100-200 words)
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Use question-format headings for discoverability
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Include comparison tables with specific values
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Add FAQ sections with self-contained answers
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Cite 5+ external authoritative sources (E-E-A-T)
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Update content regularly (90-day freshness signal)
Don't
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Keyword stuff (AI detects this)
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Use generic headings ("Overview", "Introduction")
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Skip schema markup
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Write walls of text without structure
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Use creative prose over clarity
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Neglect internal linking
AI Engine Optimization Matrix
Engine Priority Signal Content Focus
ChatGPT Comprehensiveness Encyclopedic coverage
Perplexity Recency (90 days) Fresh, updated content
Google AI E-E-A-T + Rankings Authority signals
Gemini Entity clarity Consistent terminology
Lightfast-Specific Notes
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Use @vendor/seo/metadata for createMetadata utility
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Use @vendor/seo/json-ld for <JsonLd> component
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Canonical URLs: https://lightfast.ai/{path}
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Twitter handle: @lightfastai
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OG images: 1200x630px, stored in /public/og/