Optimize Case Studies for AI Visibility
How to structure case studies so AI systems cite your customer success stories as proof points.
Overview
Case studies provide the social proof and specific outcomes AI systems use when recommending solutions. Well-structured case studies become evidence AI cites when users ask for proven solutions.
Why This Matters
When users ask AI 'Has anyone used [product] for [use case]?', case studies provide the proof. Optimized case studies mean AI can cite specific results, making your recommendations more compelling.
Common Challenges
Case studies often in PDF format AI can't index
Results and outcomes buried in narrative
Missing specific metrics and numbers
Not enough variety of use cases covered
Customer names/industries not prominently featured
Optimization Tips
Publish case studies as web pages, not just PDFs
Lead with quantifiable results and outcomes
Include customer industry and company size
Add customer quotes that summarize benefits
Implement Article schema with specific outcomes
Create a searchable case study library
Recommended Structured Data
Use these schema.org types to help AI systems understand your case studies:
Best Practices
Start with a results summary (metrics, outcomes)
Clearly state customer industry and size
Include specific, quantifiable improvements
Add direct customer quotes
Describe the challenge, solution, and results clearly
Tag with relevant use cases and industries
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Publishing only as downloadable PDFs
Vague outcomes without specific metrics
Missing customer industry/size information
No clear structure (challenge/solution/results)
Not making case studies findable by use case
Key Metrics to Track
Case studies cited in AI recommendations
Customer success stories indexed by AI
Use case queries answered with case study evidence
Industry-specific visibility from case studies
Helpful Resources
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