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Question Headings

Checks for question-style H2/H3 headings — improves AI citations and featured snippet eligibility.

What this check measures

We scan H2/H3 headings for question patterns ("How...", "What...", "Why...", etc.). Pages with Q-format headings get cited by AI engines more often because each heading maps cleanly to a user query.

Why it matters

LLMs cite specific passages, not whole pages. A question-formatted heading "How does HSTS work?" followed by a clear answer paragraph is the single most citation-friendly structure for AI search.

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How our audit detects it

Regex over H2/H3 text for question patterns. Calculate percentage of Q-style headings per page.

Typical findings

  • error_outlineBlog post uses only statement-style headings ("Introduction", "Setup", "Conclusion").
  • error_outlineFAQ section exists but uses compressed labels instead of full questions.

How to fix

Rewrite at least 30% of H2/H3s as questions that real users type. Follow each with a direct, 2-3 sentence answer. Pair with FAQPage JSON-LD for rich results.

Frequently asked questions

Does this work for product pages?expand_more
Yes — "How much does X cost?" "Is X compatible with Y?" are great product-page headings that capture long-tail queries.

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