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usedots.com
SUMMER 2021

usedots.com

Moderate AI visibility with 33 of 48 criteria passing. Biggest gap: llms.txt file.

Finance & PaymentsCorporate Finance Platforms
65/100
1 since v1
D
Citation Avg
Answer Readiness
~40% weight
7/10
Content Structure
~25% weight
10/10
Trust & Authority
~15% weight
6/10
Technical Foundation
~10% weight
6/10
AI Discovery
~10% weight
5/10

Verdict

Moderate AEO readiness at 65/100 with significant gaps to address. Key strengths include Schema.org Structured Data, Q&A Content Format, and Comprehensive FAQ Section. Priority gaps: llms.txt File, RSS/Atom Feed, and Content Licensing & AI Permissions.

#345of 26585
#26of 1391 in Finance & Payments
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How to Improve

Current
65/100
Projected
84/100
35Total Fixes
11Quick Wins
~64hEst. Effort
Quick Wins
Create /llms.txt fileConfigure robots.txt for AI crawlersBuild FAQ sections with schemaLink orphan pages into site navigationAdd structured tables and listsAdd direct answer paragraphsAdd ai.txt and content licensingMake content creators clearly visibleImprove citation-ready writing qualityAdd answer-first content placementReduce extraction friction
Create /llms.txt file
critical|low
Add llms-full.txt with extended content
medium|low
Create complete sitemap.xml
critical|medium
Reduce document weight
critical|medium
Configure robots.txt for AI crawlers
high|trivial
Add internationalization signals
critical|medium
Fix HTML structure and meta tags
low|low
Improve server response efficiency
medium|low
Reduce render-blocking resources
medium|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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Shorten sentences to under 25 words, use active voice in lead paragraphs, define jargon inline, and avoid hiding content behind accordions or display:none.

Add a /llms.txt file that describes your site, core services, and key pages in markdown format. This helps AI engines like ChatGPT and Claude understand your site structure and content offerings.

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usedots.com/blogD45
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usedots.com/_astro/blue-pink3.DR8L5A9D_ZFzDDm.webpF27
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usedots.com/blog/announcing-dots-8-9m-series-a-led-by-dcmD46
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usedots.com/stripe-payouts-alternativeD43
Dots vs Stripe Payouts - Dots
usedots.com/stripe-connect-alternativeD44
Dots vs Stripe Connect - Dots
usedots.com/tipalti-alternativeD47
Dots vs Tipalti - Dots
Changes since v1Last audited 70 days ago
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Focus Content on Core TopicsFix Duplicate Content BlocksAdd Owned Data SignalsAdd Answer Capsule PatternsAdd Answer-First PlacementAdd First-Hand Experience SignalsImprove Citation-Ready WritingIncrease Publishing FrequencyReduce Extraction FrictionCreate llms.txt File

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