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How to Create Content That ChatGPT Cites as the 'Correct Answer' (How to Use DECA)

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Introduction

The only way to get AI search engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google SGE) to cite your content is to adopt the 'Answer-First Architecture'. AI looks for a clear 'correct answer' to the user's question first among vast amounts of text. Therefore, structural writing that places the conclusion in the introduction and supports it with clear data is essential. While traditional SEO delayed the conclusion to increase 'dwell time', GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) must place the conclusion at the very top for 'immediate citation'.

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How to Write Content That AI Cites (Answer-First Architecture)

Core Answer: The key to content cited by AI is the placement of an Inverted Pyramid structure and Quotable Sentences that are easy for AI to cite.

AI bots do not read text; they 'parse' it. Therefore, paragraphs should be short (3-4 sentences), and the first sentence of each section must be a complete answer to the topic.

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1. Answer-First Structure (Inverted Pyramid)

You must discard the traditional narrative structure.

  • Traditional: Background → Problem → Discussion → Conclusion (At the end)

  • GEO: Conclusion (At the beginning) → Key Evidence (Data) → Detailed Explanation → Background

  • Reason: If AI cannot find an answer within the top 100-200 words, there is a high probability it will judge the document as 'low relevance'.

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2. Quotable Sentences

You must intentionally insert sentences in a format that AI can easily 'scrape' as an answer.

  • Length: Around 30-50 words

  • Format: Definitive sentences like "A is B"

  • Position: Introduction, the first sentence of each H2 section, Conclusion

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How to Improve E-E-A-T for AI Search?

Core Answer: You must clearly define entities using Structured Data and convert trustworthiness into signals that machines can understand by including specific figures and experiences.

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1. Quantifying Experience and Expertise

You must provide specific data instead of abstract claims for AI to recognize the source as trustworthy.

  • Bad Example: "Many companies struggle with AI adoption."

  • Good Example (GEO): "According to a 2024 Gartner survey, 48% of companies cited 'data quality' as the biggest barrier to AI adoption."

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2. Structured Data and Clear Formatting

You must actively use visual elements so that AI can easily extract information.

  • Bullet Points and Lists: Essential when listing complex procedures or components.

  • Tables: Comparative analysis data must be written in tables for AI to cite when generating 'comparison answers'.

  • Entity Definition: Industry jargon must be provided with a clear definition when it first appears.

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How to Create Citation-Friendly Content Using DECA?

Core Answer: DECA automatically generates GEO-optimized structures via the 'Content Draft Agent' and enforces a 'Citation-Ready Format' to encourage users to write AI-friendly text.

While general AI writing tools (like Jasper) focus on 'copywriting' to persuade people, DECA focuses on 'structural writing' to persuade machines.

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DECA's GEO Optimization Workflow

  1. Target Prompt Analysis: Identifies the questions (Intent) that users actually search for.

  2. Structural Design (Content Strategy): Automatically generates a table of contents tailored to the Answer-First structure.

  3. Quotable Sentence Generation: Suggests 'Quotable Sentences' that AI can cite for each section.

  4. E-E-A-T Verification: Places the brand's unique experience and data analyzed by the Brand Research Agent in the right places.

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Conclusion

The winner in the AI search era is not the brand that writes the 'most', but the brand that writes the 'most clearly'. Rather than flowery rhetoric, clear definitions, specific data, and a structure easy for machines to understand (Answer-First) determine citation. DECA automates this complex GEO formula, making your content the 'correct answer' for AI.

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FAQs

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1. How do I check if AI has cited my content?

You must directly enter the target prompt into major AI search engines like Perplexity or ChatGPT and check if the brand or link is included in the answer. DECA plans to provide this in the dashboard via a 'Citation Metrics' feature in the future.

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2. What is the appropriate length for content?

Structure is more important than length. However, given the AI characteristic of preferring in-depth answers, Long-form content of 1,500+ words that covers the topic comprehensively is more advantageous than thin content. However, paragraphs must be kept short.

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3. Can existing blog posts be modified for GEO?

Yes, it is possible. Rewriting the introduction of an existing post into an 'Answer-First structure' and converting long blocks of text in the body into bullet points or tables can significantly increase the probability of AI citation.

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4. Is Schema Markup essential?

Yes, it is essential. In particular, applying FAQPage, Article, and HowTo schemas provides decisive help for Google SGE or AI bots to understand the structure of the content.

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5. Does DECA support GEO optimization for Korean content?

Yes, all DECA agents support multiple languages, and specifically suggest clear sentence structures that AI can understand well, considering the context and nuances of the Korean language.

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References

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