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glowing.io
WINTER 2018

glowing.io

Weak AI visibility with 17 of 48 criteria passing. Biggest gap: llms.txt file.

46/100
F
Citation Avg
Answer Readiness
~40% weight
6/10
Content Structure
~25% weight
6/10
Trust & Authority
~15% weight
2/10
Technical Foundation
~10% weight
3/10
AI Discovery
~10% weight
2/10

Verdict

Below-average AEO readiness at 46/100 - multiple areas need attention. Key strengths include Q&A Content Format, Query-Answer Alignment, and Cross-Page Duplicate Content. Priority gaps: llms.txt File, Schema.org Structured Data, and Sitemap Completeness.

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How to Improve

Current
46/100
Projected
78/100
41Total Fixes
12Quick Wins
~101hEst. 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 licensingFix canonical URL strategyAdd visible date signalsAdd first-hand experience signalsImprove citation-ready writing qualityClarify entity boundariesFix duplicate content blocks
Create /llms.txt file
critical|low
Add llms-full.txt with extended content
medium|low
Create complete sitemap.xml
critical|medium
Fix HTML structure and meta tags
medium|low
Configure robots.txt for AI crawlers
critical|low
Fix canonical URL strategy
critical|low
Add internationalization signals
critical|medium
Reduce render-blocking resources
low|low
Improve server response efficiency
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 more proper nouns throughout content - named sources, organizations, tools, studies, and locations. Cited text averages 20.6% proper nouns; most sites fall well below 15%.

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.

Sections within pages contain identical or near-identical text. LLMs may flag this as low-quality or thin content, reducing citation authority. Rewrite duplicate blocks with unique angles.

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

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

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

Include dateModified schema, visible last-updated dates, and time elements on content pages. Fresh content signals help AI engines prioritize your pages over stale alternatives.

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.

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