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ccj.com

ccj.com

Moderate AI visibility with 31 of 48 criteria passing. Biggest gap: llms.txt file.

Legal & Professional ServicesLaw Practice
58/100
1 since v1
F
Citation Avg
Answer Readiness
~40% weight
7/10
Content Structure
~25% weight
6/10
Trust & Authority
~15% weight
6/10
Technical Foundation
~10% weight
5/10
AI Discovery
~10% weight
7/10

Verdict

Below-average AEO readiness at 58/100 - multiple areas need attention. Key strengths include Sitemap Completeness, RSS/Atom Feed, and Direct Answer Paragraphs. Priority gaps: llms.txt File, Comprehensive FAQ Section, and Speakable Schema.

How to Improve

Current
58/100
Projected
82/100
35Total Fixes
13Quick Wins
~60hEst. Effort
Quick Wins
Create /llms.txt fileAdd question-based headingsConfigure robots.txt for AI crawlersLink orphan pages into site navigationImplement semantic HTML5 elementsAdd structured tables and listsAdd definition-style contentAdd ai.txt and content licensingAdd visible date signalsAdd answer-first content placementClarify entity boundariesReduce extraction frictionReduce render-blocking resources
Create /llms.txt file
critical|low
Add llms-full.txt with extended content
medium|low
Fix HTML structure and meta tags
medium|low
Reduce render-blocking resources
high|low
Configure robots.txt for AI crawlers
high|trivial
Add internationalization signals
critical|medium
Reduce document weight
medium|low
Improve server response efficiency
medium|low

Top Opportunities10

Publish original research, statistics, case studies, or proprietary data that AI engines can cite. Unique data points make your content a primary source rather than a derivative one.

Create a dedicated FAQ page with FAQPage schema markup. Cover common questions about your products, services, and industry to become a direct answer source for AI engines.

Add question-based headings (H2/H3) throughout your content. Use "What is...", "How does...", "Why should..." patterns that match how users query AI assistants.

Write 20-25 word self-contained answer sentences immediately after each H2 heading. 72.4% of AI-cited posts use this pattern - it gives engines a ready-made snippet to quote.

Use HTML tables for comparison data and ordered/unordered lists for features, steps, and specifications. Structured data formats are directly extractable by AI engines for answers.

Add inline citations to external sources, "According to [Source]..." attribution phrases, and a Sources section at the end of key articles.

Include "our analysis", "our data", "our testing" phrases backed by original research or proprietary data. 52.2% of AI-cited posts contain owned data signals.

Show direct use, testing, implementation, or lived experience with concrete observations, examples, screenshots, and lessons learned.

Add Organization schema with consistent name, address, phone (NAP). Include sameAs links to social profiles and authoritative directories to strengthen entity recognition.

Place a concise 40-80 word answer block in the first 300 words of each page. Avoid throat-clearing openers like "In this article..." and lead with the answer.

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Site Pages

www.ccj.com/new-law-requires-most-small-businesses-to-reg...D50
New Law Requires Most Small Businesses to Register with the Federal Government - Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston
www.ccj.com/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion-at-critchfie...F25
Diversity - Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston
www.ccj.com/wire-fraud-is-my-real-estate-closing-at-riskF38
Wire Fraud: Is My Real Estate Closing at Risk? - Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston
www.ccj.com/news-insightsF36
News & Insights - Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston
www.ccj.com/governor-dewine-signs-bill-banning-ohio-publi...F33
Governor DeWine Signs Bill Banning Ohio Public Schools and Universities from Requiring COVID-19 Vaccinations - For Now - Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston
www.ccj.com/kimberly-hall-named-2020-recipient-of-athena-...F35
Kimberly Hall Named 2020 Recipient of ATHENA Young Professional Award - Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston
www.ccj.com/critchfield-ranked-on-u-s-news-best-law-firms...D41
Critchfield Ranked on U.S. News "Best Law Firms" List for 2021 - Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston
Changes since v1Last audited 70 days ago
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Add Original Data & Case StudiesBuild Comprehensive FAQ SectionRestructure Content as Q&AAdd Answer Capsule PatternsAdd Structured Tables & ListsPackage Evidence for AIAdd Owned Data SignalsAdd First-Hand Experience SignalsStrengthen Entity Authority (NAP)Add Answer-First Placement

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