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Earthics SEO & AI Visibility Audit

Earthics is a materials science company that converts CO₂ waste into sustainable materials for industrial applications. It produces polymers and composites from captured carbon that help manufacturers reduce emissions while sourcing critical materials for construction, automotive, and consumer goods.

earthics.net

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

Audited March 08, 2026 · 3 pages analyzed

Overall Scores

Area	Score	Grade
SEO	86%	B
AEO (AI Visibility)	16%	F
E-E-A-T	42%	F
Combined	51%	—

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E-E-A-T Breakdown

Signal	Score	Issue
Trustworthiness	63%	Found, No privacy policy link detected, 4 security headers missing, No terms of service link detected
Expertise	27%	81 words, 4 headings, 0 outbound links
Authoritativeness	34%	No Organization JSON-LD schema found, No third-party review or trust signals detected
Experience	16%	No social proof signals detected, Freshness issues, Hierarchy issues, No first-hand experience signals detected

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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.
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stobo this site: earthics.net
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llms.txt not found (HTTP 404) AEO
Create an llms.txt file so AI models can understand what earthics.net does. Stobo generates one automatically.
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Generate an llms.txt for earthics.net
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Freshness issues: no date signals found AEO
Add date markup (datePublished, dateModified) so AI engines know content is current. Stobo generates the JSON-LD.
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Generate freshness code for earthics.net
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Why can't search engines find my site's llms.txt file?: Your site returns a 404 error when engines look for /llms.txt. This file helps AI systems understand how to use your content properly. Create and upload an llms.txt file to your root directory to fix this issue.
How do missing date signals hurt my search rankings?: Your content lacks publication dates, making it impossible for search engines to assess freshness. Add visible dates to articles and implement proper schema markup. Fresh content signals help boost your rankings significantly.
What happens when my pages don't have opening content?: Search engines can't find clear introductory content on your pages. This hurts your ability to appear in direct answer results. Add concise opening paragraphs that directly address what users are searching for.
Why should I add FAQ schema markup to my pages?: Your site lacks FAQPage schema markup, missing opportunities for rich snippets. Adding structured FAQ data helps your content appear in featured snippets and voice search results, increasing visibility and clicks.
How does poor content freshness affect my site's authority?: Without date signals, search engines can't verify your content's relevance or timeliness. This impacts your E-E-A-T scores and rankings. Display clear publication dates and update timestamps to demonstrate current expertise.

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