What is an answer capsule?

An answer capsule is a short, standalone explanation placed directly under a question-style heading, written so it can be quoted without needing surrounding context.

Why do answer capsules increase the chance of getting cited?

They are short enough to fit, clear enough to stand alone, specific enough to feel safe, and neutral enough to avoid sounding like an ad—making them easy to lift and cite.

What is the 25-word formula for an answer capsule?

Define the term, state what it helps with, explain when to use it (the trigger), and add one constraint or qualifier so the claim reads accurate and low-risk.

Where should links go when using answer capsules?

Keep the capsule link-free. Place supporting links, citations, and proof immediately after the capsule (next paragraph or bullets) so the capsule stays clean and quotable.

How can answer capsules be added to existing articles?

Choose pages with existing traffic, convert one H2 into a question, add a 20–25 word capsule under it, move links and proof below, and repeat for the next key question.

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Answer Capsules: The 25-Word Pattern That Gets You Cited

March 29, 2026 / by Khalid Essam

Answer Capsules: The 25-Word Pattern That Gets You Cited Want to know what an LLM loves more than a brilliant 2,000-word essay? A clean 25-word answer it can steal. Not because it’s lazy (OK, it is). Because citations happen when the model can lift a self-contained chunk without doing...

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