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sightly.com

sightly.com

Moderate AI visibility with 26 of 48 criteria passing. Biggest gap: llms.txt file.

57/100
36 since v2
F
Citation Avg
Answer Readiness
~40% weight
8/10
Content Structure
~25% weight
5/10
Trust & Authority
~15% weight
5/10
Technical Foundation
~10% weight
4/10
AI Discovery
~10% weight
6/10

Verdict

Below-average AEO readiness at 57/100 - multiple areas need attention. Key strengths include Original Data & Expert Analysis, Internal Linking Structure, and Sitemap Completeness. Priority gaps: llms.txt File, Schema.org Structured Data, and Schema Coverage & Depth.

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How to Improve

Current
57/100
Projected
84/100
34Total Fixes
13Quick Wins
~54hEst. Effort
Quick Wins
Create /llms.txt fileAdd question-based headingsConfigure robots.txt for AI crawlersBuild FAQ sections with schemaAdd structured tables and listsAdd direct answer paragraphsAdd ai.txt and content licensingEnhance author and expert schemaImprove query-answer alignmentAdd visible date signalsAdd first-hand experience signalsMake content creators clearly visibleImprove server response efficiency
Create /llms.txt file
critical|low
Add llms-full.txt with extended content
medium|low
Reduce render-blocking resources
critical|medium
Reduce document weight
critical|medium
Configure robots.txt for AI crawlers
high|trivial
Fix HTML structure and meta tags
low|low
Add internationalization signals
critical|medium
Improve server response efficiency
high|low

Top Opportunities10

Write concise, standalone answer paragraphs (2-3 sentences) immediately after question headings. These "snippet-ready" paragraphs are ideal for AI engine citations.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Rewrite multi-clause sentences into single-claim statements under 20 words. Pages with Flesch-Kincaid grade 16 outperform grade 19 in citation rates.

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

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Site Pages

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How Transparency Enhances Media Strategy Effectiveness with IRIS.TV – Sightly
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Media and Sustainability — Preparing for the Next Wave of Green Expectations from Consumers – Sightly
www.sightly.com/5-ways-you-can-produce-high-value-insight...F35
5 Ways You Can Produce High-Value Insights About Any Viral Moment for Use in Your Paid Media and Marketing – Sightly
www.sightly.com/mentality-matters-brand-insights-from-aar...F34
Mentality Matters: Brand Insights from Aaron Rodgers’ COVID Vaccine Wrangle – Sightly
www.sightly.com/what-are-the-big-challenges-for-advertise...D40
What Are the Big Challenges for Advertisers and Marketers Right Now? – Sightly
www.sightly.com/show-topics/media-leadershipF33
Media Leadership – Sightly
www.sightly.com/mentality-matters-brand-insights-from-vir...F30
Mentality Matters: Brand Insights from Virgil Abloh’s Sudden Passing – Sightly
www.sightly.com/mentality-matters-brand-insights-from-the...F31
Mentality Matters: Brand Insights from the Rerelease of Taylor Swift’s ‘Red’ – Sightly
www.sightly.com/case-studiesF37
Case Studies – Sightly
www.sightly.com/resourcesD42
Resources – Sightly
Changes since v2Last audited 52 days ago
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Add Direct Answer ParagraphsAdd Answer Capsule PatternsAdd Structured Tables & ListsRestructure Content as Q&AImprove Question-Answer AlignmentAdd Schema.org Structured DataBuild Comprehensive FAQ SectionPackage Evidence for AIImprove Sentence AtomicityAdd First-Hand Experience Signals

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