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contently.com

Moderate AI visibility with 32 of 48 criteria passing. Biggest gap: llms.txt file.

Healthcare & Patient AdvocacyAssisted Living
59/100
4 since v1
D
Citation Avg
Answer Readiness
~40% weight
7/10
Content Structure
~25% weight
6/10
Trust & Authority
~15% weight
6/10
Technical Foundation
~10% weight
4/10
AI Discovery
~10% weight
6/10

Verdict

Below-average AEO readiness at 59/100 - multiple areas need attention. Key strengths include Internal Linking Structure, Sitemap Completeness, and Fact & Data Density. Priority gaps: llms.txt File, Content Licensing & AI Permissions, and Speakable Schema.

How to Improve

Current
59/100
Projected
90/100
34Total Fixes
8Quick Wins
~48hEst. Effort
Quick Wins
Create /llms.txt fileAdd question-based headingsFix HTML structure and meta tagsConfigure robots.txt for AI crawlersAdd ai.txt and content licensingAdd visible date signalsReduce extraction frictionAdd internationalization signals
Create /llms.txt file
critical|low
Add llms-full.txt with extended content
medium|low
Fix HTML structure and meta tags
high|low
Configure robots.txt for AI crawlers
high|trivial
Add internationalization signals
high|low
Improve server response efficiency
medium|low
Reduce render-blocking resources
medium|low
Reduce document weight
low|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.

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

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.

Ensure every question-format heading (H2/H3) is followed by a direct answer paragraph. This pattern is ideal for AI engine snippet extraction.

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.

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.

Use semantic HTML5 elements (main, article, nav, header, footer, section) to give AI parsers clear content structure. Add lang attribute and ARIA labels for accessibility.

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

contently.com/contentlyu-content-marketing-coursesF28
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The Content Revolution Is Here. Is Your Brand Ready?
contently.com/2019/05/20/empathetic-marketing-fake-empathyF34
The Difference Between Empathetic Marketing and Fake Empathy
contently.com/2018/03/28/virtual-reality-your-brandF38
What Virtual Reality Can and Can't Do for Your Brand
contently.com/2016/08/29/5-keys-building-content-cultureF31
5 Keys to Building a Culture of Content
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How Writer Residencies Earned Amtrak a Runaway Train of Free Press - Contently
contently.com/2018/05/07/marketing-nation-summit-takeawaysF35
1 Big Takeaway and 5 Quick Observations From Marketing Nation Summit
contently.com/2014/09/02/why-underpaying-writers-can-kill...F36
Why Underpaying Writers Can Kill Your Content Marketing - Contently
contently.com/2013/11/17/content-catchup-rethinking-story...D40
Content Catchup: Rethinking Storytelling, Building Brand Newsrooms, and Polyamorous Content Marketing - Contently
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Content Catchup: 7 Sexy Stories You Might've Missed, Like Yacht-Hopping With T-Pain - Contently
contently.com/llmoF35
Content Creation Tools for Modern Marketers - Contently
contently.com/content-marketing-platform/content-marketin...F35
Content Marketing Analytics Tool to Measure ROI - Contently
contently.com/ask-a-content-strategistF28
Ask a Content Strategist | Content Strategy Tips | Contently
contently.com/ecommerce-content-marketingF31
The Leading E-Commerce Content Marketing Solution - Contently
Changes since v1Last audited 76 days ago
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Add Original Data & Case StudiesRestructure Content as Q&AAdd Owned Data SignalsImprove Question-Answer AlignmentBuild Comprehensive FAQ SectionAdd Answer Capsule PatternsAdd Structured Tables & ListsImplement Semantic HTML5Add First-Hand Experience SignalsStrengthen Entity Authority (NAP)

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