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rootly.com
SUMMER 2021

rootly.com

Moderate AI visibility with 31 of 48 criteria passing. Biggest gap: llms.txt file.

Developer Tools & InfrastructureAI & ML Platforms
55/100
1 since v1
F
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
6/10
Technical Foundation
~10% weight
6/10
AI Discovery
~10% weight
4/10

Verdict

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

How to Improve

Current
55/100
Projected
81/100
38Total Fixes
10Quick Wins
~62hEst. Effort
Quick Wins
Create /llms.txt fileConfigure robots.txt for AI crawlersAdd structured tables and listsAdd ai.txt and content licensingImprove query-answer alignmentFocus blog content on core expertiseMake content creators clearly visiblePackage evidence for AI enginesClarify entity boundariesReduce document weight
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 HTML structure and meta tags
medium|low
Reduce document weight
high|low
Add internationalization signals
critical|medium
Improve server response efficiency
medium|low
Reduce render-blocking resources
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Add question-based headings (H2/H3) throughout your content. Use "What is...", "How does...", "Why should..." patterns that match how users query AI assistants.

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

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Site Pages

rootly.com/integrationsF33
Rootly | Integrations
rootly.com/incident-responseF32
Incident Response: A Complete Guide to Effective Crisis Management
rootly.com/on-call-softwareF39
On-Call Management: Best Practices, Tools, and Strategies for Modern Engineering Teams
rootly.com/incident-postmortemsD41
What Is an Incident Postmortem? Definition and Key Benefits
rootly.com/incident-communicationsD43
Incident Communications
rootly.com/ai-sreD40
Rootly | AI SRE to Automate Root Cause Analysis
rootly.com/changelog/aws-eventbridge-integrationF39
Rootly | AWS EventBridge x Rootly Integration
rootly.com/retrospectivesF37
Rootly | Retrospectives
rootly.com/blogF33
Rootly | Blog
rootly.com/ai-labsF36
Rootly AI Labs
rootly.com/on-callF38
Rootly | Modern on-call to respond to incidents faster
rootly.com/startupsF28
Rootly | Startups
rootly.com/humans-of-reliabilityF33
Rootly | Humans of Reliability
rootly.com/changelogF31
Rootly | Changelog
rootly.com/securityF34
Rootly | Security Teams
rootly.com/incident-response-slackF30
Rootly | Incident Response with Slack
rootly.com/customersF28
Rootly | Customer Case Studies
rootly.com/eventsF33
Rootly | Events
Changes since v1Last audited 76 days ago
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Focus Content on Core TopicsBuild Comprehensive FAQ SectionAdd Entity DisambiguationAdd Answer Capsule PatternsPackage Evidence for AIFix Duplicate Content BlocksImprove Internal Linking ArchitectureIncrease Publishing FrequencyRestructure Content as Q&AAdd First-Hand Experience Signals

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