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

The 5 High-Citation Formats

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]