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patterns.app
SUMMER 2021

patterns.app

Moderate AI visibility with 25 of 48 criteria passing. Biggest gap: llms.txt file.

SaaS & ProductivityAnalytics
61/100
D
Citation Avg
Answer Readiness
~40% weight
7/10
Content Structure
~25% weight
8/10
Trust & Authority
~15% weight
3/10
Technical Foundation
~10% weight
5/10
AI Discovery
~10% weight
3/10

Verdict

Moderate AEO readiness at 61/100 with significant gaps to address. Key strengths include Q&A Content Format, Direct Answer Paragraphs, and Content Cannibalization. Priority gaps: llms.txt File, Schema.org Structured Data, and Content Freshness Signals.

#1199of 26585
#42of 531 in SaaS & Productivity
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How to Improve

Current
61/100
Projected
84/100
41Total Fixes
9Quick Wins
~84hEst. Effort
Quick Wins
Create /llms.txt fileConfigure robots.txt for AI crawlersLink orphan pages into site navigationImplement semantic HTML5 elementsAdd ai.txt and content licensingFix canonical URL strategyImprove query-answer alignmentAdd visible date signalsExplain how content was tested or reviewed
Create /llms.txt file
critical|low
Add llms-full.txt with extended content
medium|low
Create complete sitemap.xml
critical|medium
Configure robots.txt for AI crawlers
critical|low
Fix canonical URL strategy
critical|low
Add internationalization signals
critical|medium
Fix HTML structure and meta tags
low|low
Reduce render-blocking resources
medium|low
Improve server response efficiency
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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Implement JSON-LD structured data (Organization, Service, Product, FAQPage) on key pages. Schema markup helps AI engines extract and cite your content accurately.

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.

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.

Establish a regular content publishing cadence with dated entries in your sitemap. Consistent publishing signals to AI engines that your site is an active, current information source.

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Site Pages

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User Guide — Patterns AI for Deal Teams
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Patterns — The deal‑execution agent for finance firms
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Patterns — The deal‑execution agent for finance firms
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Patterns — The deal‑execution agent for finance firms

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