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waterplan.com
SUMMER 2021

waterplan.com

Weak AI visibility with 24 of 48 criteria passing. Biggest gap: llms.txt file.

Developer Tools & InfrastructureAI & ML Platforms
49/100
F
Citation Avg
Answer Readiness
~40% weight
7/10
Content Structure
~25% weight
5/10
Trust & Authority
~15% weight
3/10
Technical Foundation
~10% weight
4/10
AI Discovery
~10% weight
5/10

Verdict

Below-average AEO readiness at 49/100 - multiple areas need attention. Key strengths include Fact & Data Density, Canonical URL Strategy, and Cross-Page Duplicate Content. Priority gaps: llms.txt File, Schema.org Structured Data, and Comprehensive FAQ Section.

How to Improve

Current
49/100
Projected
79/100
42Total Fixes
15Quick Wins
~85hEst. Effort
Quick Wins
Create /llms.txt fileAdd question-based headingsConfigure robots.txt for AI crawlersImplement semantic HTML5 elementsAdd structured tables and listsAdd ai.txt and content licensingEnhance author and expert schemaAdd visible date signalsImprove citation-ready writing qualityPackage evidence for AI enginesClarify entity boundariesReduce extraction frictionFix duplicate content blocksEliminate cross-page duplicate contentImprove server response efficiency
Create /llms.txt file
critical|low
Add llms-full.txt with extended content
medium|low
Fix HTML structure and meta tags
medium|low
Reduce document weight
critical|medium
Configure robots.txt for AI crawlers
high|trivial
Improve server response efficiency
high|low
Create complete sitemap.xml
low|low
Reduce render-blocking resources
medium|low

Top Opportunities10

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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Site Pages

www.waterplan.com/old-homeF35
Waterplan | Measure, Report, and Respond to Water Risks
www.waterplan.com/blogF29
Waterplan | The AI-native platform for water-dependent industries
www.waterplan.com/case-studiesF31
Waterplan | The AI-native platform for water-dependent industries
www.waterplan.com/case-studies/ambevF35
Ambev & Waterplan: Driving Water Stewardship Across South America
www.waterplan.com/case-studies/bocarF36
Water Risk for Sustainability Managers: A Case Study with Bocar
www.waterplan.com/webinars/respond-to-water-risk-for-sust...F32
Respond to Water Risk for Sustainability Managers: The Basics
www.waterplan.com/resourcesF28
Waterplan | The AI-native platform for water-dependent industries
www.waterplan.com/webinars/colgate-palmolive-waterplan-ha...F36
Colgate-Palmolive & Waterplan: Harnessing Technology to Inform Water Security Strategy

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