Best Practices & Optimization

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Avoiding a few frequent setup errors will keep your automation stable and your data accurate.

Avoiding a few frequent setup errors will keep your automation stable and your data accurate.

Common Configuration Errors

MistakeWhy It MattersFix
Missing <head> installation
Most frequent setup issue
AI crawlers can't locate your generated filesInstall AI References →
Incorrect DNS A Record
Subdomain not connected, files inaccessibleConnect Your Custom Domain →
Excessive cadence on static pages
Unnecessary credit consumptionAdjust to weekly or monthly. See Refresh Frequencies
Overlapping formats
Duplicate or redundant structured dataEnable only needed formats. See Enable File Formats
Ignoring "Failed" queue statuses
Pages not updatedProcessing Queue & Statuses →

Most Frequent Setup Issues

Missing <head> installation

Most frequent setup issue

critical

Incorrect DNS A Record

high

Excessive cadence on static pages

medium

Prevention

  • • Verify DNS configuration
  • • Install AI references
  • • Match cadence to content

Best Practices

  • • Regular configuration reviews
  • • Monitor queue status
  • • Optimize credit usage

Cross-reference the correct guide to fix each issue

Prevention Checklist

Use this checklist to verify your Geordy setup is optimized and error-free:

Setup Verification

  • AI references installed in <head>
  • DNS A record pointing to Geordy's IP
  • Subdomain accessible (HTTP 200)
  • All enabled formats generating correctly

Optimization Verification

  • Cadence matches content update frequency
  • Only necessary formats enabled
  • Low-value URLs excluded or deprioritized
  • No failed scans in processing queue

Summary

After applying these best practices, you will:

  • Maximize AI visibility with minimal credit use
  • Maintain a healthy cadence strategy
  • Ensure all generated files remain valid and accessible
  • Prevent common configuration issues before they occur

Next Steps

Continue to Troubleshooting & FAQs for quick fixes and diagnostics when something doesn't look right.

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