Key checklist items: authority pages per subject, upward linking, clear About page, examples and outcomes, and answer blocks.
# AI SEO strategy quick checklist
Primary question: What are the key things I need in place for AI SEO to work
## The checklist
- Do you have one clear authority page per subject you want to be known for
- Do your support pages link upward to authority pages, not sideways to unrelated content
- Does your About page state who you are, what you do, and where you operate
- Do your service pages include real examples and outcomes
- Are your public profiles consistent with your site content
- Do key pages include answer blocks that state the point in the first paragraph
- Have you removed or consolidated near-duplicate pages
- Do you have structured data that confirms entity relationships
- Are your governance signals visible: authorship, review dates, sources
- Have you tested what AI systems currently say about you
## How to use this checklist
Run through each item honestly.
If you can answer yes with confidence, the item is done.
If you hesitate, that item needs work.
Prioritise authority pages and entity consistency first. Everything else builds on those.
## Upward link
This page supports the strategy intent page:
[AI SEO strategy](https://www.rank4ai.co.uk/ai-seo/ai-seo-strategy)
## FAQs
### Is this checklist enough on its own
No. It is a quick diagnostic, not a full strategy.
### Who is this checklist for
Teams who want a fast way to see if they are broadly AI ready before deeper work.
## Get a clarity snapshot
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Adam is the founder of Rank4AI, specialising in AI search visibility. He helps businesses get found across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews through technical optimisation and strategic content.
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