The quick wins to do first, in order.

The best free resources

1. How to Build an AI Search Optimization Roadmap — Aleyda Solis, Speaker Deck (2025-11-01)
   Ten-step ordered roadmap from audience research to monitoring.

2. The 10 Steps AI Search Content Optimization Checklist [With Google Sheets] † — Aleyda Solis, Aleyda Solis (upd. 2026-05-28)
   Free sheet to work through step by step; worksheet may ask for email.

3. Top ways to ensure your content performs well in Google's AI experiences on Search — John Mueller, Google Search Central Blog (2025-05-21)
   Google's own baseline list: what to check first before any GEO tactic.

4. What We Actually Know About Optimizing for LLM Search — Louise Linehan, Ahrefs (2025-09-02)
   Seven evidence-based tactics; closes with the short priority list.

5. GEO Framework For Growth Leaders [+Free Template] — Roi Kaufman, Similarweb (2026-02-15)
   Decide how hard to invest; weeks 1–4 measurement-first sequence. Vendor benchmarks.

6. Building Your 90-Day AI Visibility Plan — Deepak Gupta, Deepak Gupta (upd. 2026-11-09)
   Concrete week-by-week days 1–30; note llms.txt step is optional/unproven.

Curated by effectiveGEOstrategy.com. Every link checked 2026-11-10. Know a better free resource? Tell us.