Fix: Low Structure Score

What this means

Your pages have low structural density — the ratio of list items, table rows, and table headers to total word count is low. This means your content reads as a wall of text to AI systems, making it harder to extract specific facts, steps, or comparisons.

How SEODiff measures structure

Structure Score counts <li>, <tr>, and <th> elements relative to word count, then applies a sqrt curve. The target zone is 2–8% structural density.

How to fix it

Use lists for enumerations

Any time you list features, steps, requirements, or benefits — use <ul> or <ol> instead of comma-separated prose.

Use tables for comparisons

Pricing tiers, feature comparisons, specifications, and data should use <table> with proper <th> headers. This is especially AI-friendly because it creates structured data that can be directly quoted.

Use heading hierarchy

Single <h1>, logical <h2>/<h3> nesting. Each heading should describe a distinct section. Avoid skipping levels (h1 → h3).

Break up long paragraphs

If a paragraph covers multiple points, break it into a list. AI systems chunk content by structure — a single paragraph is one indivisible chunk, while a list creates individually addressable items.

Framework-specific tips

• WordPress: Use Gutenberg block editor's List and Table blocks instead of formatting in Classic Editor.
• React/Next.js: Ensure components render semantic HTML (not just <div> wrappers).
• Markdown-based (Hugo, Jekyll, Docusaurus): Use markdown lists and tables — they generate proper HTML automatically.

How to validate

1. Run the Answer Format tool — check the Formatting and Heading Structure dimensions.
2. Use the AI Chunking tool — verify chunks align with your content sections.
3. Re-scan with SEODiff — Structure Score should improve.