Use this checklist to apply the AIO Framework to any existing or new content. Each item maps to a proven method to help your SaaS brand show up in AI search results.

1. Awareness Layer: Build Brand & Topic Visibility

• [ ] Cover core topics in-depth, not just with one post
• [ ] Create a topic cluster with interconnected articles
• [ ] Repurpose content across LinkedIn, YouTube, and communities
• [ ] Use Google Autocomplete, People Also Ask, and Related Searches
• [ ] Explore Ahrefs (Related Questions) and AnswerThePublic for hidden queries

2. Intent Match Layer: Align Content with Real Queries

• [ ] Audit target queries in SERPs and AI Overviews
• [ ] Match content format to query intent (blogs, homepages, listicles)
• [ ] Turn H2s and H3s into question-style headers
• [ ] Add an FAQ section at the bottom of each page
• [ ] Mark up FAQs with FAQPage schema

3. Optimization Layer: Structure for AI Visibility

• [ ] Use appropriate schema types: FAQPage, HowTo, Article, etc.
• [ ] Ensure all pages are internally linked (no orphans)
• [ ] Use descriptive anchor text
• [ ] Check robots.txt, sitemaps, and canonical tags
• [ ] Optimize page speed (under 2.5s) and Core Web Vitals
• [ ] Use semantic HTML (<section>, <article>, etc.)