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co.dev
WINTER 2023

co.dev

Weak AI visibility with 21 of 48 criteria passing. Biggest gap: schema.org structured data.

Developer Tools & InfrastructureDeveloper Platforms
45/100
3 since v1
F
Citation Avg
Answer Readiness
~40% weight
6/10
Content Structure
~25% weight
4/10
Trust & Authority
~15% weight
2/10
Technical Foundation
~10% weight
4/10
AI Discovery
~10% weight
6/10

Verdict

Critical AEO gaps at 45/100 - co.dev is largely invisible to AI engines. Key strengths include llms.txt File, Canonical URL Strategy, and Content Cannibalization. Priority gaps: Schema.org Structured Data, Comprehensive FAQ Section, and Internal Linking Structure.

How to Improve

Current
45/100
Projected
78/100
40Total Fixes
8Quick Wins
~97hEst. Effort
Quick Wins
Fix HTML structure and meta tagsConfigure robots.txt for AI crawlersLink orphan pages into site navigationAdd content freshness signalsAdd definition-style contentAdd ai.txt and content licensingAdd visible date signalsExplain how content was tested or reviewed
Fix HTML structure and meta tags
high|low
Configure robots.txt for AI crawlers
high|trivial
Add internationalization signals
critical|medium
Improve server response efficiency
medium|low
Create complete sitemap.xml
low|low
Reduce render-blocking resources
low|low
Reduce document weight
low|low

Top Opportunities10

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.

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.

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

Strengthen internal linking with descriptive anchor text between related pages. Add breadcrumb navigation and ensure every key page is reachable within 3 clicks from the homepage.

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

Ensure blog content consistently covers your core expertise areas rather than scattering across unrelated topics. AI engines build authority models - a site about "Medicare coverage" that also publishes about humidifiers and groceries dilutes its topical authority.

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.

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.

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.co.dev/terms_of_serviceD40
www.co.dev/privacy_policyF33
Changes since v1Last audited 76 days ago
48
45
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Increase Content DepthAdd Original Data & Case StudiesAdd Direct Answer ParagraphsImprove Internal Linking ArchitectureRestructure Content as Q&AFocus Content on Core TopicsBuild Comprehensive FAQ SectionAdd Owned Data SignalsStrengthen Entity Authority (NAP)Add Answer-First Placement

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