# Informational website design, SEO and AI visibility

> An informational website exists to explain: guides, resources, how-tos and reference material. It succeeds when each page answers one question well, facts are sourced and dated, structure is consistent, and the site is easy for both people and AI assistants to navigate and cite.

## What a informational website needs
- Consistent guide templates
- Search and navigation by topic
- Sources, dates and authors on every page
- Glossaries and definitions
- Printable or downloadable versions where useful

## SEO and AI search considerations
- Answer-first page structure
- Article, FAQPage and DefinedTerm markup where accurate
- Markdown or llms.txt versions for AI tools
- Freshness reviews on a schedule

## Recommended platforms
- [Headless & Static Sites](https://sproutgrowthengine.com/platforms/headless/)
- [WordPress](https://sproutgrowthengine.com/platforms/wordpress/)

## Frequently asked questions
### How do we get cited by AI assistants?

State facts plainly, cite sources, date updates, and structure pages as questions and answers. Then earn mentions from other reputable sites.

### Do glossaries help?

Yes. Clear definitions are easy for search engines and assistants to quote and link to.

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