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onboard.io
WINTER 2022

onboard.io

Moderate AI visibility with 34 of 48 criteria passing. Biggest gap: rss/atom feed.

SaaS & ProductivityProject Management
58/100
2 since v1
F
Citation Avg
Answer Readiness
~40% weight
6/10
Content Structure
~25% weight
8/10
Trust & Authority
~15% weight
6/10
Technical Foundation
~10% weight
6/10
AI Discovery
~10% weight
6/10

Verdict

Below-average AEO readiness at 58/100 - multiple areas need attention. Key strengths include llms.txt File, Schema.org Structured Data, and Q&A Content Format. Priority gaps: RSS/Atom Feed, Content Licensing & AI Permissions, and Speakable Schema.

#2389of 26585
#65of 531 in SaaS & Productivity
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How to Improve

Current
58/100
Projected
84/100
38Total Fixes
11Quick Wins
~56hEst. Effort
Quick Wins
Configure robots.txt for AI crawlersBuild FAQ sections with schemaLink orphan pages into site navigationAdd ai.txt and content licensingImprove query-answer alignmentMake content creators clearly visiblePackage evidence for AI enginesClarify entity boundariesReduce extraction frictionImprove server response efficiencyReduce render-blocking resources
Configure robots.txt for AI crawlers
critical|low
Reduce render-blocking resources
high|low
Add internationalization signals
critical|medium
Improve server response efficiency
high|low
Reduce document weight
medium|low
Fix HTML structure and meta tags
low|low
Create complete sitemap.xml
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.

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.

Add specific numbers, percentages, statistics, and data points throughout your content. Fact-dense content gives AI engines concrete data to cite rather than vague claims.

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

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

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.

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

onboard.io/blogF39
Customer Onboarding Blog — Strategy, Metrics & Best Practices | Onboard.io | Onboard
Changes since v1Last audited 76 days ago
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Add Original Data & Case StudiesIncrease Content DepthAdd Owned Data SignalsIncrease Fact & Data DensityImprove Question-Answer AlignmentAdd Answer Capsule PatternsPackage Evidence for AIImprove Citation-Ready WritingAdd First-Hand Experience SignalsAdd Answer-First Placement

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