30 checks in Content Quality & Entity Semantics. AI-assisted Scored in the Deep Audit's AI analysis pass.
| ID | Check | Passes when |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7.01 | Validate presence of clear question-answer pairs on key pages | Present |
| 3.7.02 | Validate answer to primary query appears within first 300 words | Early placement |
| 3.7.03 | Validate concise answer paragraph (40-60 words) follows target question heading | Snippet-ready format |
| 3.7.04 | Validate answer uses definitive language (not hedging) | Authoritative tone |
| 3.7.05 | Validate ordered list format used for process/step queries | <ol> for steps |
| 3.7.06 | Validate unordered list format used for feature/benefit queries | <ul> for lists |
| 3.7.07 | Validate table format used for comparison/specification queries | <table> for comparisons |
| 3.7.08 | Validate definition format used for "what is" queries | Clear definition block |
| 3.7.09 | Validate "how to" content uses step-by-step numbered format | Structured steps |
| 3.7.10 | Validate headings use question format matching PAA queries | Question-style H2/H3 |
| 3.7.11 | Validate FAQ schema markup aligns with on-page FAQ content | Aligned |
| 3.7.12 | Validate HowTo schema markup aligns with on-page instructions | Aligned |
| 3.7.13 | Validate breadcrumb trail provides context for snippet display | Clean breadcrumbs |
| 3.7.14 | Validate page title includes target query naturally | Natural inclusion |
| 3.7.15 | Validate meta description summarizes the answer (not just topic) | Answer-oriented |
| 3.7.16 | Validate content directly addresses search intent (informational, transactional, navigational) | Intent-matched |
| 3.7.17 | Validate snippet-eligible content is not hidden in tabs/accordions | Visible on load |
| 3.7.18 | Validate snippet-eligible content is not inside iframes | Direct HTML |
| 3.7.19 | Validate images near snippet content have descriptive alt text | Relevant alt |
| 3.7.20 | Validate videos near snippet content have captions and descriptions | Present |
| 3.7.21 | Validate no conflicting answers on the same page for the same query | Single clear answer |
| 3.7.22 | Validate snippet content is not behind a paywall or login | Accessible |
| 3.7.23 | Validate page loads fast enough for snippet crawling (LCP < 2.5s) | Fast |
| 3.7.24 | Validate content freshness signals (date, last updated) | Present |
| 3.7.25 | Validate author attribution present on content pages | Present |
| 3.7.26 | Detect over-optimization patterns (keyword stuffing in snippet zone) | Natural language |
| 3.7.27 | Validate multiple snippet-eligible formats per page (paragraph + list + table) | Multi-format |
| 3.7.28 | Validate content is up to date (no stale statistics or dates) | Current |
| 3.7.29 | Validate page targets long-tail question queries in addition to head terms | Long-tail coverage |
| 3.7.30 | Compute Snippet & Featured Answer Optimization Score | Finalized |
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