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fieldguide.io
SUMMER 2020

fieldguide.io

Moderate AI visibility with 28 of 48 criteria passing. Biggest gap: llms.txt file.

57/100
4 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
6/10

Verdict

Below-average AEO readiness at 57/100 - multiple areas need attention. Key strengths include Internal Linking Structure, Fact & Data Density, and Canonical URL Strategy. Priority gaps: llms.txt File, Comprehensive FAQ Section, and RSS/Atom Feed.

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How to Improve

Current
57/100
Projected
84/100
39Total Fixes
14Quick Wins
~67hEst. Effort
Quick Wins
Create /llms.txt fileAdd question-based headingsConfigure robots.txt for AI crawlersAdd structured tables and listsAdd ai.txt and content licensingImprove query-answer alignmentAdd visible date signalsFocus blog content on core expertiseMake content creators clearly visibleImprove citation-ready writing qualityAdd answer-first content placementReduce extraction frictionReduce render-blocking resourcesReduce document weight
Create /llms.txt file
critical|low
Add llms-full.txt with extended content
medium|low
Configure robots.txt for AI crawlers
critical|low
Fix HTML structure and meta tags
medium|low
Reduce render-blocking resources
high|low
Reduce document weight
high|low
Add internationalization signals
critical|medium
Improve server response efficiency
medium|low
Create complete sitemap.xml
low|low

Top Opportunities10

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.

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.

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.

Rewrite multi-clause sentences into single-claim statements under 20 words. Pages with Flesch-Kincaid grade 16 outperform grade 19 in citation rates.

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.

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

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

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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Focus Content on Core TopicsBuild Comprehensive FAQ SectionAdd Owned Data SignalsImprove Citation-Ready WritingAdd Structured Tables & ListsImprove Sentence AtomicityAdd Answer Capsule PatternsStrengthen Entity Authority (NAP)Add First-Hand Experience SignalsAdd Answer-First Placement

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