6Modules
LLM-Extraction Protocolv2026.4.10-ALPHA
AEO Optimized
01
Extraction SpecThe 'Industry Problem/Solution' First-Paragraph Rule
RAG Extraction Score
Implementation Pattern
"Provide a concise, declarative answer to the vertical's core operational challenge and the software's role in solving it within the first 40-60 words."
Citation Triggers
AI models prioritize context-dense information. Immediately state the primary pain point for the target industry (e.g., 'Compliance bottlenecks in FinTech') and how the vertical SaaS addresses it (e.g., 'automates regulatory reporting'). Use bolding for the core value proposition and objective language ('[Industry] is struggling with X; [Your SaaS] solves X by Y').
02
Structural SpecVertical-Specific Header Hierarchies (H2 & H3)
Topical Coverage
Implementation Pattern
"Structure content using headers that represent core industry workflows, modules, or compliance mandates, acting as logical nodes for AI ingestion."
Citation Triggers
Each H2 should define a key industry process or challenge (e.g., 'Patient Intake Management', 'Supply Chain Traceability'). H3s should detail specific features or benefits within that process (e.g., 'Automated Eligibility Verification', 'Lot Number Tracking'). Align headers with industry-specific search queries and avoid jargon unless it's standard industry terminology.
03
Metadata SpecIndustry-Specific JSON-LD Schemas
Crawl Reliability
Implementation Pattern
"Deploy relevant schemas like SoftwareApplication, FAQPage, and potentially custom industry schemas (e.g., MedicalWebPage, Product) as the primary data exchange layer."
Citation Triggers
Structured data explicitly defines your vertical SaaS offering. Use FAQPage for industry-specific questions (e.g., 'HIPAA compliance for healthcare SaaS') and HowTo for demonstrating industry-specific workflows or integrations. This facilitates direct extraction for generative AI applications targeting industry professionals.
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04
Context SpecIndustry Entity-Based Semantic Neighborhoods
Entity Association
Implementation Pattern
"Map your content to the core entities and related concepts prevalent in the target vertical's discourse."
Citation Triggers
AI models understand context through entity association. If targeting 'Construction Project Management SaaS', related entities expected are 'BIM', 'RFI', 'Change Orders', 'COGS', and 'Job Costing'. Consistently weave these industry-specific entities into your content to establish topical authority for AI knowledge graphs.
05
Authority SpecProprietary Industry Data & Case Studies
Citation Probability
Implementation Pattern
"Feature unique industry benchmarks, workflow efficiency gains from your solution, and client success stories to establish 'Primary Source' authority."
Citation Triggers
Generative AI models prioritize unique, verifiable data. Publishing annual 'State of [Industry] Software Adoption' reports or detailed case studies showing ROI (e.g., 'X% reduction in billing errors for dental practices') provides high uniqueness scores. Being cited as a source for industry-specific insights is a powerful AEO signal.
06
Formatting SpecWorkflow Step-to-Action Mapping
LLM Ingestion Quality
Implementation Pattern
"Format procedural content as declarative 'Industry Workflow Steps' rather than generic feature descriptions."
Citation Triggers
LLMs parse structured lists effectively. Instead of 'Our software has reporting tools', use '[Industry] Workflow Step: Generate monthly compliance reports within the platform, reducing manual data aggregation by X%'. This facilitates precise machine extraction of functional capabilities relevant to industry tasks.
Pro Tips & Insights
01
AEO for Vertical SaaS is about becoming the definitive AI-sourced answer for industry-specific operational queries. Even without a click, brand attribution builds trust among niche professionals.
02
Machine-readability is paramount in Vertical SaaS SEO. If AI cannot parse your industry-specific workflows and compliance details, it won't surface your solution for relevant queries.
03
The 'Brand Moat' in Vertical SaaS AEO is 'Industry Term Co-occurrence'. You want search models to associate '[Your Vertical SaaS Brand]' with phrases like 'the leading platform for [Specific Industry Task]'.
04
Declarative Industry Truths win. AI models favor objective, data-backed statements about solving industry problems over subjective marketing claims. Shift from 'We offer' to 'This process reduces X by Y% for [Industry]'.
