Use consistent heading hierarchy, short paragraphs, functional headings
Evidence: 7/10 · Large study
Consistent heading levels = ~40% more likely cited by ChatGPT; headings should state what the section answers, not be creative ('How to do X' not 'Why this matters')
How to implement this
- Semantic SEO: Optimizing for Meaning Instead of Keywords →
Semantic SEO structures content around meaning — topics, entities, and relationships — instead of keyword strings.
- The Intent-First Framework: One Article Structure for SEO, AEO, and GEO →
The intent-first framework structures every article in five parts — answer, TL;DR, depth, intent-matched FAQ, edge cases — serving SEO, AEO, and GEO at once.
Sources
Did this practice work for you?
Your report updates the live ranking. One vote per practice.