2.3 Body content, quality & non-commodity ✦HighVerified

Commodity content

What it is

Restates common knowledge with no unique angle.

Why it matters

Google explicitly says unique, non-commodity content influences AI-search presence more than any other factor; commodity content gives an AI no reason to cite you.

How to fix it

Add first-hand experience, original data, a distinct POV.

Impact

High, the single highest-leverage content lever. Direct.

Evidence

Non-commodity content matters more than any other suggestion. Google Search Central, Optimizing your website for generative AI features on Google Search