Answer Engine Optimization4 min read
The 10-minute AI citation checklist
Ten quick wins you can ship today to make AI engines more likely to mention you by name.
The checklist
1. Business name in the H1. 2. City and neighborhood in page copy. 3. LocalBusiness schema with hours, address, phone. 4. FAQ schema on at least one page. 5. A 'Why people choose us' section in plain English. 6. At least 25 reviews on Google. 7. Consistent name/address/phone across Yelp, Apple Maps, Bing. 8. A press or 'as seen in' section with real links. 9. Photos with descriptive alt text. 10. A sitemap submitted to Bing (yes, Bing — it powers Copilot).
Why this works
AI engines are conservative. They cite businesses they can verify multiple ways. Each item above gives them another signal that you're real, established, and worth recommending.
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