How to Build SEO-Friendly Websites with AI
Search engines don't care whether your website was built by a human or an AI. They care about content quality, page structure, and technical fundamentals. Here's how to ensure your AI-generated websites rank well.
1. Semantic HTML Structure
AI builders like Genesis AI generate semantic HTML by default — proper heading hierarchy (h1 → h2 → h3), meaningful section tags, and accessible markup. This gives search engines a clear understanding of your content structure.
2. Meta Tags and Descriptions
After generating your page, add a unique title tag and meta description for each page. Keep titles under 60 characters and descriptions under 155 characters. Include your primary keyword naturally in both.
3. Mobile-First Responsive Design
Google uses mobile-first indexing, meaning it primarily looks at the mobile version of your site. AI-generated pages are responsive by default, but always preview on mobile to verify the layout works perfectly.
4. Fast Loading Speed
Static HTML pages generated by AI load extremely fast — there's no JavaScript framework overhead or server-side rendering delay. This gives you a natural advantage in Core Web Vitals scores.
5. Quality Content
While AI can generate placeholder copy, replace it with unique, valuable content that serves your audience. Search engines reward pages that thoroughly answer user questions.
6. Internal Linking
Link between your pages logically. If you have a features page and a pricing page, link between them. This helps search engines understand your site structure and distributes ranking authority.
7. Image Optimisation
Add descriptive alt text to every image. Compress images before uploading. Use modern formats like WebP where possible.
8. Structured Data
Add JSON-LD structured data to help search engines display rich results. For landing pages, Organisation and Product schemas are most relevant. Genesis AI includes structured data support in Pro plans.
The Bottom Line
AI-generated websites have no inherent SEO disadvantage. In fact, their clean markup and fast loading speeds can be an advantage. Focus on great content and solid technical fundamentals, and your AI-built site will rank.