Query Universe
A structured 3-layer system for systematically generating, classifying, and managing AEO prompts using building blocks, 16-dimension classification, and coverage analysis.
Overview
The Query Universe transforms your prompt management from ad-hoc lists into a comprehensive, auditable taxonomy. It uses a 3-layer approach:
- Building Block Inventory — A reusable taxonomy of brand-specific terms organized by category
- Query Universe — Prompts generated from building blocks, each classified across 16 dimensions
- Coverage Report — Gap analysis showing which dimensions and blocks lack prompt coverage
Building Blocks
Building blocks are atomic, reusable terms that represent your brand's services, modifiers, and market context. They are organized into two levels:
Core Blocks
| Category | Label | Example Terms |
|---|---|---|
| Core 0 | Primary Services | Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, Mobile App Development |
| Core 1.1 | Sub-Categories | UI/UX Design, DevOps Services, Data Analytics |
| Core 1.2 | Unique Descriptors | AI-powered, Full-service, Award-winning |
| Core 1.3 | Industry Verticals | Banking & Finance, Healthcare, E-commerce |
| Core 1.4 | Target Audience | CTO/CIO, Startups, BFSI Companies |
| Core 1.5 | Technology Stack | AWS, Azure, Salesforce |
Modifier Blocks
| Category | Label | Example Terms |
|---|---|---|
| M-1 | Superlatives | Best, Top, Leading |
| M-2 | Pricing & Value | Cost, Pricing, Affordable |
| M-3 | Location | India, USA, Mumbai |
| M-4 | Long-tail Keywords | for enterprise, for small business |
| M-5 | Intent & Action | Compare, Review, Hire |
| M-6 | Reviews & Trust | Reviews, Ratings, Testimonials |
| M-7 | Comparison | vs, versus, alternative to |
| M-8 | Action Verbs | How to choose, How to hire |
| M-9 | Time & Freshness | 2026, latest, this year |
| M-10 | Technology-specific | using AI, with machine learning |
Each building block has a weightage (0-100), source (website/general/custom), and priority (P1/P2/modifier).
Adding Blocks Manually
In addition to seeding from industry templates, you can add individual building blocks directly:
- On the Building Block Inventory tab, click Add Block.
- Enter the Term (e.g., "Cloud Computing").
- Select a Category from the dropdown — the level, priority, and label are auto-derived.
- Optionally adjust the Weightage (default 50) and Source (default "general").
- Click Add to create the block.
Prompt Composition
The prompt composer generates prompts by combining building blocks using 10 natural-language templates:
[Superlative] + [Service] + [Entity] + in [Location][Brand] vs [Competitor][Brand] reviews[Service] + [Price] + in [Location][Action] + [Service] + [Entity] + in [Location]What is [Service][Service] + [Sub-Category][Superlative] + [Service] + [Industry][Service] + [Audience][Service] + [Technology]
Generated prompts are suggestions for review — they are never auto-inserted into your project. Each suggestion is automatically classified across all 16 dimensions.
16-Dimension Classification
Every prompt in the Query Universe is classified across these dimensions:
| Dimension | Possible Values |
|---|---|
| Intent Type | Informational, Transactional, Navigational, Shopping, Hybrid, Branded, Comparison |
| Journey Stage | Awareness, Consideration, Decision, Post-Purchase |
| SDS Tier | Tier 1 (volume 80-100), Tier 2 (60-79), Tier 3 (1-59) |
| Freshness | Fresh (time-sensitive), Stable (evergreen) |
| Risk Level | Low, Medium (pricing/cost), High (medical/legal) |
| Location Type | Country, City, Global, None |
| Location Value | Specific location name |
| Tags (Modifier) | Array of modifier-derived tags |
| Tags (Audience) | Array of audience-derived tags |
| Themes (Core) | Array of core service themes |
| Themes (Attribute) | Array of attribute themes |
| Unit Count | Number of building blocks used |
| Combination Formula | Template pattern used to generate the prompt |
| Building Block IDs | References to source building blocks |
Coverage Report
The coverage analyzer examines your prompts against building blocks and dimensions to identify strategic gaps:
- Block Coverage — Which building blocks appear in at least one prompt
- Per-Block Coverage Table — A detailed table showing every block's category, term, prompt count, and covered/uncovered status, with a toggle to show only uncovered blocks
- Dimension Distributions — Count of prompts per intent type, journey stage, SDS tier, freshness, and risk level
- Location Coverage — How prompts are distributed across location types
- Gap Identification — Uncovered blocks, missing journey stages, missing intent types
- Recommendations — Auto-generated suggestions for improving coverage
Getting Started
- Navigate to Query Universe from the sidebar (under Optimize)
- On the Building Block Inventory tab, seed from an industry template or add blocks manually
- Use Compose from Blocks to generate prompt suggestions
- Review suggestions and add selected prompts to your project
- Check the Coverage Report tab to identify gaps
- Use the Backfill feature to enrich existing prompts with classification data
Enrichment Cron
A daily background job (3AM UTC) automatically enriches any prompts missing classification data. It runs the enhanced classifier, estimates search volume, derives SDS tiers, and auto-generates topics for all unclassified prompts.
Plan Availability
| Plan | Building Block Limit | Query Universe Access |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 20 | No |
| Starter | 50 | No |
| Professional | 200 | Yes |
| Enterprise | 500 | Yes |