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prequel.co
WINTER 2021

prequel.co

Moderate AI visibility with 34 of 48 criteria passing. Biggest gap: llms.txt file.

SaaS & ProductivityAnalytics
62/100
5 since v1
F
Citation Avg
Answer Readiness
~40% weight
7/10
Content Structure
~25% weight
7/10
Trust & Authority
~15% weight
6/10
Technical Foundation
~10% weight
7/10
AI Discovery
~10% weight
5/10

Verdict

Moderate AEO readiness at 62/100 with significant gaps to address. Key strengths include Q&A Content Format, Clean, Crawlable HTML, and Table & List Extractability. Priority gaps: llms.txt File, Comprehensive FAQ Section, and RSS/Atom Feed.

#906of 26585
#36of 531 in SaaS & Productivity
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How to Improve

Current
62/100
Projected
82/100
39Total Fixes
10Quick Wins
~78hEst. Effort
Quick Wins
Create /llms.txt fileConfigure robots.txt for AI crawlersAdd definition-style contentAdd ai.txt and content licensingImprove query-answer alignmentAdd visible date signalsIncrease content depth and structureImprove citation-ready writing qualityPackage evidence for AI enginesReduce extraction friction
Create /llms.txt file
critical|low
Add llms-full.txt with extended content
medium|low
Configure robots.txt for AI crawlers
high|trivial
Fix HTML structure and meta tags
low|low
Create complete sitemap.xml
medium|low
Add internationalization signals
critical|medium
Reduce render-blocking resources
low|low
Improve server response efficiency
low|low

Top Opportunities10

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

www.prequel.co/blogF35
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www.prequel.co/product/mcp-gatewayF39
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www.prequel.co/product/mcp-serverF38
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Changes since v1Last audited 76 days ago
57
62
+5
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Build Comprehensive FAQ SectionIncrease Fact & Data DensityImprove Question-Answer AlignmentIncrease Content DepthAdd Answer Capsule PatternsImprove Citation-Ready WritingAdd First-Hand Experience SignalsStrengthen Entity Authority (NAP)Increase Publishing FrequencyAdd Answer-First Placement

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