Phase 4 AI Visibility Checklist

Use this checklist to validate consolidated survivor pages for AI selection, citation, and non-click visibility. Designed for quarterly review cycles.

Cadence: quarterly Scope: survivor pages Goal: selection and citation

Freshness and Recency

Survivor page reviewed within the last 90 days
Dates, stats, and examples refreshed where applicable
Outdated references removed
Content changes logged

E-E-A-T and Trust Signals

Author byline visible
Credentials or experience stated where relevant
Named sources or citations included
Original data, examples, or first-hand insight present

Structured Data and Formatting

Article schema implemented
FAQ or HowTo schema added where appropriate
Short lead section clearly defines page purpose
Bullets, tables, or sections used for scannability

Internal Signal Alignment

One survivor URL per intent cluster
Canonicals match the indexed URL
Internal links updated to point to survivor
No competing live variants

AI Visibility Monitoring

Tracked in non-click KPI sheet
Citation or mention patterns reviewed
Impression concentration monitored
Changes evaluated after consolidation batches

Ecosystem Awareness

Visibility checked across Google, Bing, and AI systems
Off-site brand mentions reviewed
Third-party references monitored