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Rule aeo-bffad1bd4b6d1751 · content_template · hypothesis, not yet confirmed

Place a direct answer in the first two sentences of every article and FAQ response.

Applies to: blog, faq, landing

Hypothesis: the reasoning is published, but no independent evidence confirms it yet. Test it on your own pages before you rely on it.

Why this matters

Vendor guidance suggests answer engines surface lead paragraphs as standalone citations without needing surrounding context.

Implementation

Type: template

Anti-pattern

Starting with background, history, or disclaimers before the answer.

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