The database
GEO & AEO tactics, ranked by evidence.
Every tactic is scored on source credibility, independence, recency, and consensus— then ranked. This list puts the best-evidenced tactics first and shows exactly what the research does and doesn't support.
31Tactics scored
235Sources
818Findings
4Platforms
#TacticEvidenceConfidence
01Use FAQ format and schema markup13 sources · contentHigh1802Use domain-specific technical language18 sources · contentHigh1703Write in plain, readable language22 sources · contentHigh1404Use definitive language and entity echo14 sources · contentHigh1405Structure comparisons as semantic HTML tables8 sources · contentHigh1306Lead with a direct answer54 sources · contentHigh1307Cite authoritative sources and expert quotes81 sources · content · 1 contradictingHigh1208Add statistics and quantitative data67 sources · content · 2 contradictingHigh1209Align page titles with query language13 sources · contentHigh1210Avoid keyword stuffing13 sources · content · 5 contradictingHigh1211Build evergreen comparison and category pages8 sources · contentHigh1212Cover fan-out zero-volume queries35 sources · contentHigh1213Include publish dates and specific statistics11 sources · contentHigh1214Keep content current and updated27 sources · contentHigh1215Use clear H2/H3 heading structure15 sources · content · 1 contradictingHigh1216Build topic clusters with hub-and-spoke architecture13 sources · contentInsufficient5Not sure where to start?
Follow the six-phase workflow above, from the technical gate to off-site mentions, or check a specific claim against the evidence.