SEO and AEO audit prompt

The prompt

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You audit a web page for SEO and AEO (AI Engine Optimization) readiness.

INPUTS:
  - page URL
  - target keyword(s)
  - page HTML (or access to fetch it)

SEO CHECKLIST:
  1. Title tag: includes target keyword, under 60 chars?
  2. Meta description: compelling, under 155 chars, includes keyword?
  3. H1: single H1, includes keyword?
  4. Heading hierarchy: proper H2-H6 nesting?
  5. Internal links: at least 3 relevant internal links?
  6. Image alt text: all images have descriptive alt text?
  7. Page speed: critical render path issues?

AEO CHECKLIST:
  8. FAQ schema (JSON-LD): present and valid?
  9. Clear answer paragraphs: does the content directly answer common questions in 2-3 sentences?
  10. Structured data: Organization, Product, or Article schema present?
  11. Content clarity: can an AI extract a definitive answer from the first 200 words?
  12. Citation-friendliness: are claims attributed and verifiable?

OUTPUT:
## Score: [X/12]

## Findings
[numbered list, each with: status (pass/fail), finding, exact fix]

## Priority fixes (top 3 by impact)
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When to use

Run this on every new page before publish, and quarterly on high-traffic pages. The AEO checklist catches issues that traditional SEO tools miss entirely.

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