Why doesn't my site show up in AI search results?

Your site lacks date signals and opening content that AI systems need. Without publication dates or clear introductory text, search engines can't understand when content was created or what it's about. Add timestamps and opening summaries to improve AI visibility.

What is llms.txt and why does my site need it?

llms.txt is a file that tells AI systems how to use your content. Your site returns a 404 error for this file. Create an llms.txt file in your root directory to provide instructions for large language models accessing your content.

How do date signals affect my search rankings?

Missing date signals hurt your content's credibility and freshness scores. Search engines can't tell when your content was published or updated. Add publication dates, last modified timestamps, and structured data to show content freshness.

Should I add FAQ schema markup to my pages?

Yes, your site has no FAQ schema markup currently. Adding FAQPage structured data helps search engines understand your question-and-answer content better. This can improve your chances of appearing in featured snippets and voice search results.

What counts as opening content for search engines?

Opening content is the introductory text that summarizes what your page covers. Your pages lack this crucial element. Add clear, descriptive opening paragraphs that explain the main topic before diving into details or technical content.

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409a Value Services SEO & AI Visibility Audit

409A Value Services is a valuation firm that provides 409A valuations for private companies and startups. It helps founders and HR teams determine fair market value for equity compensation with streamlined processes designed to simplify compliance with IRS regulations.

409.ai

SEO + AEO + E-E-A-T combined

Audited March 06, 2026 · 18 pages analyzed

Overall Scores

Area	Score	Grade
SEO	86%	B
AEO (AI Visibility)	27%	F
E-E-A-T	69%	D
Combined	56%	—

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E-E-A-T Breakdown

Signal	Score	Issue
Trustworthiness	69%	Found, 3 security headers missing, 1/4 contact signals found
Expertise	93%	All checks passing
Authoritativeness	66%	No third-party review or trust signals detected
Experience	31%	Found, Freshness issues, Found

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stobo my site: 409.ai

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Generate a robots.txt for 409.ai

stobo my blog: 409.ai/blog

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No opening content found AEO
Add a direct answer in the first 40-60 words of the page. AI engines pull from the opening paragraph.
```
stobo this site: 409.ai
```
Freshness issues: no date signals found AEO
Add date markup (datePublished, dateModified) so AI engines know content is current. Stobo generates the JSON-LD.
```
Generate freshness code for 409.ai
```
llms.txt not found (HTTP 404) AEO
Create an llms.txt file so AI models can understand what 409.ai does. Stobo generates one automatically.
```
Generate an llms.txt for 409.ai
```

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Why doesn't my site show up in AI search results?: Your site lacks date signals and opening content that AI systems need. Without publication dates or clear introductory text, search engines can't understand when content was created or what it's about. Add timestamps and opening summaries to improve AI visibility.
What is llms.txt and why does my site need it?: llms.txt is a file that tells AI systems how to use your content. Your site returns a 404 error for this file. Create an llms.txt file in your root directory to provide instructions for large language models accessing your content.
How do date signals affect my search rankings?: Missing date signals hurt your content's credibility and freshness scores. Search engines can't tell when your content was published or updated. Add publication dates, last modified timestamps, and structured data to show content freshness.
Should I add FAQ schema markup to my pages?: Yes, your site has no FAQ schema markup currently. Adding FAQPage structured data helps search engines understand your question-and-answer content better. This can improve your chances of appearing in featured snippets and voice search results.
What counts as opening content for search engines?: Opening content is the introductory text that summarizes what your page covers. Your pages lack this crucial element. Add clear, descriptive opening paragraphs that explain the main topic before diving into details or technical content.

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