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Moderate AI visibility with 27 of 48 criteria passing. Biggest gap: sitemap completeness.

55/100
9 since v2
D
Citation Avg
Coherence gate active - score capped at 60
Answer Readiness
~40% weight
7/10
Content Structure
~25% weight
7/10
Trust & Authority
~15% weight
5/10
Technical Foundation
~10% weight
4/10
AI Discovery
~10% weight
5/10

Verdict

Below-average AEO readiness at 55/100 - multiple areas need attention. Key strengths include llms.txt File, Table & List Extractability, and Fact & Data Density. Priority gaps: Sitemap Completeness, RSS/Atom Feed, and Content Publishing Velocity. Topic coherence is moderate at 5/10, capping the score at 60. Tighter topical focus would lift this ceiling.

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How to Improve

Current
55/100
Projected
79/100
39Total Fixes
12Quick Wins
~78hEst. Effort
Quick Wins
Configure robots.txt for AI crawlersLink orphan pages into site navigationAdd definition-style contentAdd direct answer paragraphsAdd ai.txt and content licensingEnhance author and expert schemaImprove query-answer alignmentAdd visible date signalsAdd answer-first content placementClarify entity boundariesReduce extraction frictionReduce document weight
Fix HTML structure and meta tags
medium|low
Reduce render-blocking resources
critical|medium
Reduce document weight
high|low
Configure robots.txt for AI crawlers
high|trivial
Improve server response efficiency
critical|medium
Add internationalization signals
critical|medium
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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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Changes since v2Last audited 52 days ago
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Focus Content on Core TopicsFix Duplicate Content BlocksAdd Direct Answer ParagraphsImprove Question-Answer AlignmentAdd Content Freshness SignalsBuild Comprehensive FAQ SectionAdd Answer Capsule PatternsIncrease Publishing FrequencyAdd First-Hand Experience SignalsStrengthen Entity Authority (NAP)

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