INTELLIGENCE REPORT:
GEO
PROTOCOL
CURRENT STATE: The "Ten Blue Links" era is collapsing. Users now query LLMs directly for synthesized answers. We are transitioning from Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).
> KEYWORD DENSITY -> IRRELEVANT
> BACKLINKS -> SIGNAL NOISE
> -------------------------
> GEO: OPTIMIZING FOR LLMS
> ENTITY SALIENCE -> CRITICAL
> SEMANTIC AUTHORITY -> CRITICAL
To be cited, content must be formatted for machine ingestion via the "Answer First" methodology.
- >> The Definition: Clear, concise definition of the topic in the first 50 words.
- >> The List: Bullet points or numbered lists immediately following.
- >> The Table: Structured comparison data where applicable.
- >> SameAs Schema: Link all social profiles and external citations.
- >> About Schema: Explicitly define what the page is about using Wikidata IDs.
Focus on proprietary plugins and Bing index data. High emphasis on reputable, mainstream citations.
The "Answer Engine". Requires real-time data freshness and clear, scholarly sourcing.
Heavy reliance on Google's Knowledge Graph. YouTube video transcripts and reputable news sources are prioritized.
Large context window analysis. Prefers comprehensive, well-structured long-form content over snippets.
