geo-platform-optimizerlisted

# GEO Platform Optimizer ## Core Insight Only **11% of domains** are cited by BOTH ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews for the same query. Each AI search platform uses different indexes, ranking logic, and source preferences. A page optimized for Google AI Overviews may be invisible to ChatGPT, and vice versa. Platform-specific optimization is not optional — it is the foundation of any serious GEO strategy. ## How to Use This Skill 1. Collect the target URL and the site's primary topic/industry 2. Run each platform checklist below against the site 3. Score each platform on the 0-100 rubric 4. Generate GEO-PLATFORM-OPTIMIZATION.md with per-platform scores, gaps, and action items --- ## Platform 1: Google AI Overviews (AIO) ### How AIO Selects Sources - 92% of AIO citations come from pages already ranking in the **top 10 organic results** — traditional SEO is the gateway - However, 47% of citations come from pages ranking **below position 5** — AIO has its own selection logic favoring clarity and directness over raw rank - AIO strongly favors pages with **clean structure, direct answers, and scannable formatting** - Featured snippet optimization has ~70% overlap with AIO optimization - AIO prefers **concise, factual, unambiguous answers** — hedging and filler reduce citation probability ### Optimization Checklist 1. **Question-Based Headings**: Use H2/H3 headings phrased as questions matching real user queries. Check Google's "People Also Ask" for the target topic and mirr