# AI SEO software for SaaS teams that need the work completed. - working worksheet

Reviewed alongside the Eli guide: https://hireeli.io/resources/ai-seo-software-for-saas

## Decision to make

Evaluate AI SEO software for a SaaS company

Owner: ____________________
Review date: ____________________
Canonical page or destination: ____________________

## Buyer questions

- [ ] What should AI SEO software do for a SaaS team?
- [ ] Which questions should a SaaS company monitor?
- [ ] How can a buyer test execution rather than promises?
- [ ] Is there a free AI-search tool for a B2B SaaS startup?

## Evidence-led work plan

### 1. Start with questions that precede a software decision

SaaS buyers compare alternatives, use cases, integrations, implementation, pricing, security and proof.

Evidence or artifact: ____________________
Status: [ ] not started  [ ] working  [ ] verified  [ ] blocked

### 2. Inspect the complete operating loop

A monitoring dashboard is useful when a team can act on it.

Evidence or artifact: ____________________
Status: [ ] not started  [ ] working  [ ] verified  [ ] blocked

### 3. Where Eli fits

Eli is designed for lean B2B SaaS teams that want focused monitoring and a verified execution loop without building a large content operation.

Evidence or artifact: ____________________
Status: [ ] not started  [ ] working  [ ] verified  [ ] blocked

### 4. Use ten questions as the acceptance test

Bring two category questions, two best-tool questions, two alternatives or comparison questions, two implementation questions and two risk or pricing questions.

Evidence or artifact: ____________________
Status: [ ] not started  [ ] working  [ ] verified  [ ] blocked

### 5. Verify the last mile before buying

If the product claims execution, test the complete path on a low-risk page.

Evidence or artifact: ____________________
Status: [ ] not started  [ ] working  [ ] verified  [ ] blocked

## Source ledger

- [ ] Google: optimizing for generative AI features: https://developers.google.com/search/docs/fundamentals/ai-optimization-guide
- [ ] Google: creating helpful, reliable, people-first content: https://developers.google.com/search/docs/fundamentals/creating-helpful-content
- [ ] OpenAI: publishers and developers FAQ: https://help.openai.com/en/articles/12627856-publishers-and-developers-faq

## Measurement boundary

Baseline date and exact context: ____________________
7-day observation: ____________________
14-day observation: ____________________
30-day observation: ____________________
Known limitations: ____________________

Keep technical eligibility, citations, recommendations, visits, leads and revenue as separate evidence. This worksheet does not guarantee an external ranking or commercial result.