Why doesn't my site show publication dates to search engines?

Your site lacks date signals that help search engines understand content freshness. This affects rankings since Google favors recent, updated content. Add publication dates, last modified timestamps, and structured data to show when content was created or updated.

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

Your site returns a 404 error for llms.txt, a file that helps AI systems understand your content better. This missing file means AI chatbots and search engines can't properly crawl or reference your content in responses.

How can missing opening content hurt my search rankings?

Your pages lack clear opening content that directly answers user questions. Search engines can't identify what your page is about or extract featured snippets. Add concise introductions that immediately address the main topic or question.

Why do search engines care about content freshness signals?

Search engines use freshness signals to determine content relevance and quality. Without visible dates or update indicators, your content appears stale even if it's current. This hurts rankings for topics where recency matters to users.

What social proof signals should my website include for better SEO?

Your site lacks social proof elements like testimonials, reviews, or social media mentions. These signals help search engines assess your site's credibility and trustworthiness. Add customer reviews, social sharing buttons, or mention notable clients to improve authority.

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Renn SEO & AI Visibility Audit

Renn is a financial management platform for self-employed expats in Spain that automates cashflow tracking, expense categorization, and tax filing. It combines AI-driven bookkeeping with human accountant review to identify deductible expenses and VAT refunds, helping users save approximately €4,500 annually on taxes.

getrenn.com

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

Audited April 02, 2026 · 19 pages analyzed

Overall Scores

Area	Score	Grade
SEO	79%	C
AEO (AI Visibility)	44%	F
E-E-A-T	60%	D
Combined	62%	—

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E-E-A-T Breakdown

Signal	Score	Issue
Trustworthiness	61%	Found, 6 security headers missing, 1/4 contact signals found
Expertise	80%	All checks passing
Authoritativeness	57%	No Organization JSON-LD schema found
Experience	23%	No social proof signals detected, Freshness issues, Hierarchy issues, Found

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llms.txt not found (HTTP 404) AEO
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No opening content found AEO
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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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Why doesn't my site show publication dates to search engines?: Your site lacks date signals that help search engines understand content freshness. This affects rankings since Google favors recent, updated content. Add publication dates, last modified timestamps, and structured data to show when content was created or updated.
What is llms.txt and why does my site need it?: Your site returns a 404 error for llms.txt, a file that helps AI systems understand your content better. This missing file means AI chatbots and search engines can't properly crawl or reference your content in responses.
How can missing opening content hurt my search rankings?: Your pages lack clear opening content that directly answers user questions. Search engines can't identify what your page is about or extract featured snippets. Add concise introductions that immediately address the main topic or question.
Why do search engines care about content freshness signals?: Search engines use freshness signals to determine content relevance and quality. Without visible dates or update indicators, your content appears stale even if it's current. This hurts rankings for topics where recency matters to users.
What social proof signals should my website include for better SEO?: Your site lacks social proof elements like testimonials, reviews, or social media mentions. These signals help search engines assess your site's credibility and trustworthiness. Add customer reviews, social sharing buttons, or mention notable clients to improve authority.

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