# Content scores explained

Content Scores in Frase show you how well your content is optimized compared to what’s already winning.

Each score reflects a different dimension of visibility, across traditional search engines *and* AI-powered search, and comes with clear guidance on what to improve next. 

Think of these scores as a compass guiding you—not a report card.

### The Big Idea

Frase analyzes your content in real time against top-ranking competitors and translates that comparison into actionable scores.

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All scores:

* Run on a **0–100 scale**
* Update as you edit and improve with AI
* Use clear visual signals:
  * **Red:** Needs work
  * **Yellow:** Good
  * **Green:** Strong
* Come with **specific, actionable suggestions**

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You’re not optimizing in a vacuum—you’re optimizing to win *relative to what already ranks*.
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### EEAT Score

The EEAT Score determines how well your content stands up to Google's quality and ranking guidelines. It focuses on whether your copy builds trust, shows expertise, and exerts authority.&#x20;

#### How to improve it

* Complete your *Author Bio* to show expertise
* Add high authority citations and author info
* Expand content depth
* Add author social profiles and credentials

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**Tip:** Use Frase's built-in Author Profiles to enhance EEAT scores with ease.
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### GEO Score (Generative Engine Optimization)

The GEO Score measures how easily AI systems—like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Google’s AI Overviews—can extract, understand, and reference your content.

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In other words: *Will AI trust this enough to use it?*
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#### What GEO evaluates

* **Direct answer potential:** Can AI pull clear, concise answers?
* **Citation worthiness:** Is the information authoritative and quotable?
* **Structured information:** Are facts, stats, and definitions easy to parse?
* **Question coverage:** Does the content answer real AI-style prompts?

#### Why GEO matters (a lot)

* Over 50% of searches now surface AI-generated answers
* Zero-click results mean visibility matters even without traffic
* AI assistants pull from GEO-friendly content
* This is how you future-proof your content strategy

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If SEO helps people *find* you, GEO helps AI *choose* you.
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#### How to improve it

* Add clear definitions and explanations
* Include concrete stats and data points
* Answer questions explicitly (don’t imply)
* Use structured formats like lists, tables, & FAQs
* Cite authoritative, trustworthy sources

### SEO Score

The SEO Score measures how well your content aligns with on-page SEO best practices and keyword usage compared to top results.

#### How to improve it

* Refine keyword placement (especially in headings)
* Clean up heading hierarchy
* Expand thin sections
* Strengthen internal and external linking

A score in the **70–85+ range** is generally solid.

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**Tip:** SEO isn’t about stuffing keywords. It’s about *coverage*. If competitors consistently mention something you don’t, Google notices.
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### How to Use Content Scores (without overthinking it)

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#### View your scores

Scores appear in the top-right corner of the editor in any article.
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#### Drill into suggestions

Click any score to see exactly what’s helping—or hurting—it.
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#### Optimize intentionally

Use Frase’s optimization suggestions to:

* Apply improvements with one click
* Or make manual revisions where it makes sense
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#### Prioritize smartly

* Don’t chase perfect 100s
* Focus on beating competitor averages
* Improve the score that lags the most first
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**Scores are feedback, not goals.** Use them to make better decisions—not to micromanage every sentence.
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