GEO/AEO Audit Template (Free) - Complete Guide
Download and use our free GEO/AEO audit template to assess your website's AI recommendation readiness.
Direct Answer
A GEO audit evaluates your website's readiness for AI recommendations across five categories: entity clarity, direct answers, trust signals, competitive positioning, and technical accessibility. Use this free template to assess your current state and identify improvement opportunities.
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Entity Clarity Checklist
- Does your homepage have Organization schema? [ ] Yes [ ] No
- Is your About page comprehensive with team bios? [ ] Yes [ ] No
- Is your NAP consistent across the web? [ ] Yes [ ] No
- Do you have Wikipedia or Wikidata entries? [ ] Yes [ ] No
Direct Answers Checklist
- Do key pages have Direct Answer blocks at the top? [ ] Yes [ ] No
- Do you have an FAQ page with structured Q&A? [ ] Yes [ ] No
- Is your heading hierarchy logical (H1 → H2 → H3)? [ ] Yes [ ] No
- Do you use FAQPage schema? [ ] Yes [ ] No
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Use the analyzer to see whether your pages are clear, credible, and structured well enough for AI retrieval.
Trust Signals Checklist
- Do you have customer reviews visible on your site? [ ] Yes [ ] No
- Do you have backlinks from authoritative domains? [ ] Yes [ ] No
- Is your site secured with HTTPS? [ ] Yes [ ] No
- Do you have media mentions or press coverage? [ ] Yes [ ] No
Using Your Audit Results
After completing the checklist, prioritize fixes that will have the biggest impact. Entity clarity is foundational—start there. Then add direct answers. Then build trust signals. For a comprehensive automated audit, use GeoAnalyzer.
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Turn strategy into action
Check how your site scores today
Use the analyzer to see whether your pages are clear, credible, and structured well enough for AI retrieval.