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hiro.is
SUMMER 2023

hiro.is

Moderate AI visibility with 24 of 48 criteria passing. Biggest gap: schema.org structured data.

Developer Tools & InfrastructureDeveloper Platforms
52/100
8 since v1
D
Citation Avg
Answer Readiness
~40% weight
7/10
Content Structure
~25% weight
6/10
Trust & Authority
~15% weight
3/10
Technical Foundation
~10% weight
5/10
AI Discovery
~10% weight
5/10

Verdict

Below-average AEO readiness at 52/100 - multiple areas need attention. Key strengths include llms.txt File, robots.txt for AI Crawlers, and Content Cannibalization. Priority gaps: Schema.org Structured Data, RSS/Atom Feed, and Canonical URL Strategy.

How to Improve

Current
52/100
Projected
81/100
38Total Fixes
11Quick Wins
~87hEst. Effort
Quick Wins
Add question-based headingsCreate complete sitemap.xmlAdd definition-style contentAdd ai.txt and content licensingFix canonical URL strategyImprove query-answer alignmentAdd visible date signalsIncrease content depth and structureMake content creators clearly visibleClarify entity boundariesReduce extraction friction
Create complete sitemap.xml
high|low
Fix canonical URL strategy
critical|low
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
Reduce document weight
low|low

Top Opportunities10

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Include dateModified schema, visible last-updated dates, and time elements on content pages. Fresh content signals help AI engines prioritize your pages over stale alternatives.

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Site Pages

hiro.is/securityF36
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Changes since v1Last audited 76 days ago
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52
+8
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Add Original Data & Case StudiesIncrease Content DepthAdd Structured Tables & ListsAdd Owned Data SignalsPackage Evidence for AIStrengthen Entity Authority (NAP)Increase Fact & Data DensityBuild Comprehensive FAQ SectionImprove Question-Answer AlignmentAdd Content Freshness Signals

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