How to Structure Content for AEO in Three Simple Levels

Language models don't read your page the way humans do; they break it down into "chunks" and evaluate what is safe to cite. This guide will give you the tools needed to build that trust

Each of the three levels makes it easier for answer engines to understand, reuse, and trust your published content, without turning your page into a mere keyword checklist.

We have also made two in-depth guides for POSSE strategy and Schema Markup.

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Level 1: Give the model a clear map

Master AEO foundations: proper headings, front-loaded summaries, and declarative sentences help AI extract and cite your content accurately.

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Level 2: Help the model pick you over the others

Create structured comparisons, match search intent, and use FAQs to give answer engines clear reasons to prefer your content.

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Level 3: Give the LLM ready to use data and content

Use schema markup, justification-ready statements, and layered intent coverage so AI can extract facts and defend recommendations.

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Publish (on your) Own Site, Syndicate Elsewhere

Discover how to own your content, reduce third-party dependence, and ensure a single source of truth for AI answer engines through publishing on your own site.

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Schema Markup

Learn schema markup (JSON-LD) to help search engines and AI understand your site, extract vital product information, and qualify for Google search features.

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Sub-document processing

AI now retrieves 26,000 facts, not just 10 links. Master AEO by writing modular, fact-dense content designed for sub-document optimization and context windows.

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Author

Bernt Roalkvam

Bernt has over 15+ years of experience in web development and marketing, building and maintaining digital marketing channels for 50+ brands. He started experimenting with optimizing content for AI Answer Engines in 2024 with the brands he already managed. All this experience is now built into Soprano, to help marketers succeed in the era of AI answer engines.

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