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brave.com

brave.com

Moderate AI visibility with 38 of 48 criteria passing. Biggest gap: llms.txt file.

Developer Tools & InfrastructureDeveloper Platforms
55/100
3 since v1
D
Citation Avg
Coherence gate active - score capped at 60
Answer Readiness
~40% weight
6/10
Content Structure
~25% weight
8/10
Trust & Authority
~15% weight
8/10
Technical Foundation
~10% weight
7/10
AI Discovery
~10% weight
8/10

Verdict

Below-average AEO readiness at 55/100 - multiple areas need attention. Key strengths include Schema.org Structured Data, Comprehensive FAQ Section, and Internal Linking Structure. Priority gaps: llms.txt File, Speakable Schema, and Creator Transparency. 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
33Total Fixes
9Quick Wins
~46hEst. Effort
Quick Wins
Create /llms.txt fileConfigure robots.txt for AI crawlersAdd content freshness signalsAdd ai.txt and content licensingFocus blog content on core expertiseMake pages solve the user task fasterImprove citation-ready writing qualityClarify entity boundariesReduce render-blocking resources
Create /llms.txt file
critical|low
Add llms-full.txt with extended content
medium|low
Configure robots.txt for AI crawlers
high|trivial
Reduce render-blocking resources
high|low
Fix HTML structure and meta tags
low|low
Improve server response efficiency
medium|low
Reduce document weight
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.

Publish original research, statistics, case studies, or proprietary data that AI engines can cite. Unique data points make your content a primary source rather than a derivative one.

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 specific numbers, percentages, statistics, and data points throughout your content. Fact-dense content gives AI engines concrete data to cite rather than vague claims.

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.

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

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.

Rewrite pages to solve the visitor task quickly and concretely. Reduce generic intros, search-first filler, and CTA interruptions before the first useful answer.

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.

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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Changes since v1Last audited 76 days ago
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Focus Content on Core TopicsAdd Original Data & Case StudiesAdd Answer Capsule PatternsIncrease Fact & Data DensityAdd Structured Tables & ListsAdd First-Hand Experience SignalsAdd Entity DisambiguationImprove Helpful Purpose AlignmentImprove Citation-Ready WritingAdd Answer-First Placement

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