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oversteer.dev
SUMMER 2023

oversteer.dev

Moderate AI visibility with 23 of 48 criteria passing. Biggest gap: llms.txt file.

Developer Tools & InfrastructureDeveloper Platforms
54/100
F
Citation Avg
Answer Readiness
~40% weight
7/10
Content Structure
~25% weight
7/10
Trust & Authority
~15% weight
3/10
Technical Foundation
~10% weight
6/10
AI Discovery
~10% weight
4/10

Verdict

Below-average AEO readiness at 54/100 - multiple areas need attention. Key strengths include Q&A Content Format, Direct Answer Paragraphs, and Fact & Data Density. Priority gaps: llms.txt File, Schema.org Structured Data, and RSS/Atom Feed.

How to Improve

Current
54/100
Projected
82/100
38Total Fixes
13Quick Wins
~85hEst. Effort
Quick Wins
Create /llms.txt fileStrengthen entity authority (NAP)Configure robots.txt for AI crawlersBuild FAQ sections with schemaLink orphan pages into site navigationAdd ai.txt and content licensingFix canonical URL strategyAdd visible date signalsIncrease content depth and structureAdd first-hand experience signalsMake content creators clearly visibleExplain how content was tested or reviewedImprove citation-ready writing quality
Create /llms.txt file
critical|low
Add llms-full.txt with extended content
medium|low
Configure robots.txt for AI crawlers
critical|low
Create complete sitemap.xml
critical|medium
Fix canonical URL strategy
critical|low
Add internationalization signals
critical|medium
Fix HTML structure and meta tags
low|low
Improve server response efficiency
medium|low
Reduce render-blocking resources
low|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.

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.

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.

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.

Define the primary entity in the first 500 characters, use consistent terminology (same term 70%+), and add "unlike X" signals to help AI engines distinguish your topics.

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.

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

Include clear definition patterns ("X refers to...", "X is defined as...") for key terms and concepts. Definition-style content is highly citable by AI engines answering "what is" queries.

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.

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