How Do You Write a Page AI Assistants Can Quote?

The short answer

Answer the question in the first two sentences, in plain words, with a fact a reader can check. Then support it with short sections, lists and an FAQ. Assistants quote text that is clear, self-contained and specific.

A quotable page at a glance

• First: The answer, in two or three sentences
• Then: Short sections with descriptive headings
• Facts: Numbers, names and dates, with sources
• Extras: FAQ, author, date and schema

Rules that help

• One question per page. A page about everything answers nothing.
• Self-contained sentences. A quoted line should make sense alone.
• Specifics. "2 to 6 weeks" beats "fast".
• Plain HTML. Text in the page, not in images or scripts.
• Named author and date. So the reader knows who says it, and when.
• Honest limits. Say what you do not know.

What gets ignored

• Long introductions before the answer.
• Claims with no numbers or names.
• Text that only appears after scripts run.
• Pages that repeat what every other page says.

This page follows these rules, and so do the other answers on our blog. Our company facts are on one page at /facts.

Related reading: Does Schema Markup Help AI Assistants Find Your Company?, What Is Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO)?

FAQ

How long should the page be?

As short as a complete answer allows. 300 to 600 words is common for a single question.

Do headings matter?

Yes. Headings phrased as questions match how people ask.

Should we add an FAQ?

Yes. Each question and answer is an easy unit to quote.

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