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cisternabx.com
SUMMER 2022

cisternabx.com

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

Healthcare & Patient AdvocacyHealthcare Technology
55/100
1 since v1
F
Citation Avg
Answer Readiness
~40% weight
7/10
Content Structure
~25% weight
6/10
Trust & Authority
~15% weight
5/10
Technical Foundation
~10% weight
5/10
AI Discovery
~10% weight
4/10

Verdict

Below-average AEO readiness at 55/100 - multiple areas need attention. Key strengths include Q&A Content Format, Canonical URL Strategy, and Duplicate Content Blocks. Priority gaps: llms.txt File, RSS/Atom Feed, and Content Licensing & AI Permissions.

How to Improve

Current
55/100
Projected
82/100
39Total Fixes
11Quick Wins
~81hEst. Effort
Quick Wins
Create /llms.txt fileConfigure robots.txt for AI crawlersImplement semantic HTML5 elementsAdd definition-style contentAdd direct answer paragraphsAdd ai.txt and content licensingEnhance author and expert schemaAdd visible date signalsImprove citation-ready writing qualityAdd answer-first content placementReduce extraction friction
Create /llms.txt file
critical|low
Add llms-full.txt with extended content
medium|low
Configure robots.txt for AI crawlers
high|trivial
Fix HTML structure and meta tags
low|low
Create complete sitemap.xml
medium|low
Add internationalization signals
critical|medium
Reduce render-blocking resources
medium|low
Improve server response efficiency
low|low

Top Opportunities10

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.

Expand articles to 1000+ words with structured H2/H3 sections, comparison tables, and expert analysis. Thin content (under 300 words) is rarely cited by AI engines. Deep, well-structured articles demonstrate expertise.

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.

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.

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.

Write concise, standalone answer paragraphs (2-3 sentences) immediately after question headings. These "snippet-ready" paragraphs are ideal for AI engine citations.

Write self-contained definition sentences and single-claim statements that AI engines can quote directly. Avoid pronouns like "this" or "that" at the start of answer paragraphs.

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.

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Site Pages

www.cisternabx.com/post/why-rna-length-purity-matters-the...F36
RNA Purity and why it matters
www.cisternabx.com/off-the-shelf-rnaF31
Ready-to-Use RNA for Research | Cisterna Biologics
www.cisternabx.com/post/cisterna-successfully-completes-p...D43
Cisterna Completes NSF SBIR Phase I Yeast based mRNA synthesis Project
Changes since v1Last audited 76 days ago
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Add Structured Tables & ListsIncrease Content DepthAdd Owned Data SignalsAdd Original Data & Case StudiesBuild Comprehensive FAQ SectionAdd Answer Capsule PatternsAdd Direct Answer ParagraphsImprove Citation-Ready WritingAdd First-Hand Experience SignalsStrengthen Entity Authority (NAP)

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