Why isn't my site's llms.txt file working properly for AI crawlers?

Your llms.txt file returns HTML instead of plain text, which AI crawlers can't read. This prevents search engines from understanding how to crawl your content for AI training. You need to fix the server configuration to serve the file as text/plain.

How do search engines know when my content was last updated?

Your site lacks date signals that tell search engines when content was published or updated. Without these timestamps, search engines can't determine content freshness. Add publication dates, last modified dates, or structured data with temporal information.

What happens when my site doesn't show content publication dates?

Missing date information hurts your search rankings because Google can't assess content freshness. Fresh content often ranks higher in search results. Add visible publication dates and last-updated timestamps to help search engines understand your content's relevance.

Should I add FAQ schema markup to my website pages?

Yes, your site currently has no FAQ schema markup, which means you're missing opportunities for rich snippets in search results. FAQ schema helps your content appear as expandable question-answer boxes, increasing visibility and click-through rates.

Why is my meta description too short for search engines?

Your meta description is only 49 characters, well below the recommended 120-158 characters. This wastes valuable space to describe your content in search results. Longer descriptions give users more context and can improve your click-through rates.

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Alt-X is a spreadsheet editor built for finance professionals that automates Excel modeling and error detection. It enables analysts to construct complex financial models using natural language, apply professional formatting instantly, and scan entire workbooks to identify broken formulas, circular references, and logic errors that manual review mi…

alt-x.co

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

54%

Audited March 06, 2026 · 3 pages analyzed

Overall Scores

Area	Score	Grade
SEO	76%	B
AEO (AI Visibility)	33%	D
E-E-A-T	49%	F
Combined	54%	—

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E-E-A-T Breakdown

Signal	Score	Issue
Trustworthiness	66%	No about/team page, social profiles, or LinkedIn links detected, 6 security headers missing
Expertise	47%	488 words, 21 headings, 0 outbound links
Authoritativeness	34%	No Organization JSON-LD schema found, No JSON-LD schema types detected
Experience	34%	Found, Freshness issues, Hierarchy issues, Found

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Freshness issues: no date signals found AEO
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Freshness issues: no date signals found E-E-A-T

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Why isn't my site's llms.txt file working properly for AI crawlers?: Your llms.txt file returns HTML instead of plain text, which AI crawlers can't read. This prevents search engines from understanding how to crawl your content for AI training. You need to fix the server configuration to serve the file as text/plain.
How do search engines know when my content was last updated?: Your site lacks date signals that tell search engines when content was published or updated. Without these timestamps, search engines can't determine content freshness. Add publication dates, last modified dates, or structured data with temporal information.
What happens when my site doesn't show content publication dates?: Missing date information hurts your search rankings because Google can't assess content freshness. Fresh content often ranks higher in search results. Add visible publication dates and last-updated timestamps to help search engines understand your content's relevance.
Should I add FAQ schema markup to my website pages?: Yes, your site currently has no FAQ schema markup, which means you're missing opportunities for rich snippets in search results. FAQ schema helps your content appear as expandable question-answer boxes, increasing visibility and click-through rates.
Why is my meta description too short for search engines?: Your meta description is only 49 characters, well below the recommended 120-158 characters. This wastes valuable space to describe your content in search results. Longer descriptions give users more context and can improve your click-through rates.

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