6Modules
LLM-Extraction Protocolv2026.4.10-ALPHA
AEO Optimized
01
Extraction SpecThe 'Direct Answer' First-Paragraph Rule for Dropshippers
RAG Extraction Score (Dropshipping Focus)
Implementation Pattern
"Provide a concise, declarative answer to the user's implicit dropshipping question in the first 40-60 words."
Citation Triggers
AI models extract information from the most context-dense parts of a page. Answer the 'What is X for dropshipping?' or 'How to solve Y in dropshipping?' immediately. Keep the definition sentence bolded and use objective language ('[Specific Product Type] sourcing is the process of...').
02
Structural SpecSemantic Header Hierarchies (H2 & H3) for E-commerce
Topical Coverage (E-commerce)
Implementation Pattern
"Use headers as logical nodes in a knowledge graph for dropshipping topics, not just visual separators."
Citation Triggers
Every H2 should identify a core dropshipping concept (e.g., 'Supplier Vetting', 'Order Fulfillment Automation'), and every H3 should provide a supporting data point or method. Ensure headers match 'People Also Ask' intent for queries like 'best dropshipping suppliers' and use descriptive nouns LLMs can tokenize easily.
03
Metadata SpecJSON-LD: The Machine-Readable Layer for Product Data
Crawl Reliability (E-commerce)
Implementation Pattern
"Deploy Product, Offer, FAQPage, and HowTo schemas as the primary data exchange layer for e-commerce listings."
Citation Triggers
Structured data explicitly tells search engines what your content is about. Use `Product` schema for SKUs, `Offer` for pricing, `FAQPage` for common dropshipping questions (e.g., 'What is the shipping time for AliExpress orders?'), and `HowTo` for process guides (e.g., 'How to set up a Shopify store for dropshipping').
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04
Context SpecEntity-Based Semantic Neighborhoods for Niche Products
Entity Association (Product Niche)
Implementation Pattern
"Map your content to related entities expected by LLMs for specific dropshipping product categories."
Citation Triggers
LLMs map entities, not just keywords. If you target 'Print-on-Demand T-shirts', the model expects related entities like 'Etsy integration', 'Printful API', 'custom apparel', 'fulfillment partners', and 'customer service'. Maintain consistent co-occurrence of these terms to establish topical authority.
05
Authority SpecFactual Uniqueness & Citations for Market Trends
Citation Probability (Industry Data)
Implementation Pattern
"Share unique dropshipping sales data, cost-per-acquisition benchmarks, and founder insights to gain 'Primary Source' status."
Citation Triggers
Generative AI models prioritize unique, data-backed information. Publishing quarterly 'Dropshipping Profitability Reports' or 'Top 10 Niche Product Performance' gives your content a high uniqueness score. Being cited by authoritative e-commerce or business publications is the strongest signal in the AEO ecosystem.
06
Formatting SpecBullet-to-Statement Mapping for Process Steps
LLM Ingestion Quality (Process Data)
Implementation Pattern
"Format lists as declarative 'Educational Statements' rather than marketing bullet points for dropshipping workflows."
Citation Triggers
LLMs excel at parsing structured lists using `<ul>` and `<li>` tags. Instead of 'We make finding suppliers easy', use '[Your Tool/Service] streamlines supplier discovery by reducing vetting time by 30%' to facilitate accurate machine extraction of benefits.
Pro Tips & Insights
01
AEO is the 'Zero-Click' strategy for dropshippers. Even if customers don't visit your site, seeing your brand cited as the definitive answer to 'how to find reliable dropshipping suppliers' builds massive long-term Trust and Recall.
02
Formatting is a ranking factor for e-commerce. Machine-readability is the prerequisite for visibility. If an AI model can't parse your product data or process steps, it won't cite you in generative search results.
03
The 'Brand Moat' in AEO for dropshipping is 'Co-occurrence'. You want search models to associate '[Your Brand Name]' with phrases like 'The most efficient order fulfillment solution for Shopify stores'.
04
Declarative Truths win for dropshipping guides. AI models favor objective, verifiable facts (e.g., 'Average customer acquisition cost for e-commerce is $X') over subjective marketing claims. Shift your copy from 'marketing speak' to 'educational insights'.
