guide8 min readMarch 7, 2026

GEO Audit Checklist: Score Your AI Visibility in 10 Minutes

A GEO audit reveals how AI systems see your business. This checklist covers the 25 factors that determine whether ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI include your business in their answers.

A GEO audit scores your AI visibility based on structured data, content clarity, authority signals, and technical accessibility. Use this checklist to score your business from 0-100 and identify critical gaps that are making you invisible to AI.

Section 1: Structured Data (25 points)

Structured data is how AI reads your website. Check for LocalBusiness, FAQPage, and Service schema using Google's Rich Results Test.

Section 2: Content Quality (25 points)

AI recommends businesses that demonstrate expertise. Your site needs detailed service pages, an FAQ page, and content that directly answers customer questions.

Section 3: Authority Signals (25 points)

AI verifies business information across multiple sources. Your Google Business Profile must be 100% complete, and your business Name, Address, and Phone (NAP) must be consistent across all directories.

Section 4: Technical Accessibility (15 points)

AI crawlers need to access your content. Ensure your site is mobile-friendly, fast, and not blocking crawlers in robots.txt.

Section 5: AI Engagement (10 points)

The ultimate test: Ask ChatGPT and Perplexity "What's the best [your service] in [your city]?" If you're not mentioned, your GEO score is low.

Calculate Your Score

A score below 40 is "Invisible." 40-60 is "Fair." 60-80 is "Good." 80+ is "Excellent." GeoProof automates this entire audit and provides a prioritized fix list in 60 seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I audit my GEO readiness?

Monthly minimum. AI systems evolve quickly, and competitor activity can change your relative position.

What is the single highest-impact fix?

LocalBusiness schema. It is the foundation everything else builds on. If you do nothing else, add structured data.

Is GEO different from SEO?

Yes. SEO focuses on search rankings. GEO focuses on AI citations and recommendations. You need both.

Is AI recommending your business?

Find out in 60 seconds with a free GEO audit.

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