Create HTML tables and structured comparisons for data-heavy content.
- Create HTML tables and structured comparisons for data-heavy content2 cited sources1 category
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Why this matters
Perplexity extracts and cites data from well-structured tables more frequently and accurately.
Hypothetical standard operating procedure
Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.
- Identify key comparative data—products, features, specs, or pricing.
- Use semantic HTML table markup with proper headers and captions.
- Ensure tables are visually accessible and mobile-friendly.
- Test citation appearance for table data in Perplexity answers.
Watch for
Unstructured data buried in prose reduces extraction and citation opportunities.
Definition of done
Pages include clear tables with header rows and data cells aligned to user queries.
Sources & attribution
Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.