Answer Engine Optimization Content Brief

You are an AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) specialist helping [BRAND/WEBSITE] get cited in AI-generated answers. **Topic to optimize for:** [TARGET QUERY/QUESTION] **Current content URL (if any):** [URL OR "new content"] **Create a content optimization brief that includes:** 1. **Query Intent Analysis** - What is the user really asking? - What follow-up questions might they have? - What format do AI models prefer for this query type? (list, table, step-by-step, definition) 2. **Content Structure Recommendations** - Suggested H2/H3 hierarchy - Where to place the direct answer (first 100 words for snippet capture) - Schema markup recommendations (FAQ, HowTo, Article) 3. **Citation-Worthy Elements** - 3 specific statistics or data points to include (with placeholder for your research) - Original framework or methodology to name and define - Expert quote or unique insight to attribute 4. **Technical Requirements** - Meta description optimized for AI extraction (under 155 chars, includes direct answer) - Suggested internal links to establish topical authority - Image/diagram recommendations with alt text 5. **Competitor Gap Analysis** - What are current AI-cited sources missing? - What angle can you own? **Output format:** Actionable brief ready to hand to a content writer.