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

• Writing new Lightfast pages
• Auditing existing pages for SEO/AEO compliance
• Adding structured data (JSON-LD schema)
• 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

1. Analyze: What are users asking AI about this topic?
2. Create: Structure content for citability (tables, lists, FAQs)
3. Distribute: Link from high-authority pages
4. Measure: Track AI visibility (citations, mentions)
5. Iterate: Refresh content every 90 days for recency signals

Resources

• Core Requirements: Universal SEO/AEO standards
• Schema Patterns: JSON-LD templates
• URL Guidelines: URL structure best practices
• Meta Templates: Meta tag patterns
• SEO Checklist: Pre-publish validation

Do

• Lead with direct answers (first 100-200 words)
• Use question-format headings for discoverability
• Include comparison tables with specific values
• Add FAQ sections with self-contained answers
• Cite 5+ external authoritative sources (E-E-A-T)
• Update content regularly (90-day freshness signal)

Don't

• Keyword stuff (AI detects this)
• Use generic headings ("Overview", "Introduction")
• Skip schema markup
• Write walls of text without structure
• Use creative prose over clarity
• 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

• Use @vendor/seo/metadata for createMetadata utility
• Use @vendor/seo/json-ld for <JsonLd> component
• Canonical URLs: https://lightfast.ai/{path}
• Twitter handle: @lightfastai
• OG images: 1200x630px, stored in /public/og/