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

Your site lacks date signals that help search engines understand when content was published or updated. This affects freshness rankings and can reduce visibility for time-sensitive searches. Add publish dates, last modified timestamps, or structured data with date information to fix this issue.

What is llms.txt and why do I need it on my site?

llms.txt is a file that provides guidance to AI crawlers about how to interact with your content. Your site returns a 404 error when AI systems look for this file. Create an llms.txt file to improve how AI models understand and reference your content.

How do missing dates hurt my content's search engine performance?

Search engines use publication dates to determine content freshness and relevance. Without date signals, your content may rank lower for queries where recency matters. Google especially values fresh content for news, trends, and time-sensitive topics that users search for regularly.

Why should I optimize the 62 unoptimized images on my site?

Unoptimized images slow down your site and hurt search rankings. Your 62 images likely need compression, proper alt text, or modern formats like WebP. Optimized images improve page speed, user experience, and help search engines understand your visual content better.

What is FAQ Schema and how does it help my search visibility?

FAQ Schema is structured data that helps search engines display your questions and answers directly in search results. Your site lacks this markup, missing opportunities for rich snippets that can increase click-through rates and make your content more prominent.

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Akala SEO & AI Visibility Audit

Akala is a college admissions guidance platform that connects students with expert counselors for personalized application support. It helps students build competitive profiles tailored to their strengths and goals, providing college admissions guidance regardless of background or ability to pay.

goakala.com

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

Audited March 06, 2026 · 16 pages analyzed

Overall Scores

Area	Score	Grade
SEO	79%	C
AEO (AI Visibility)	31%	F
E-E-A-T	56%	F
Combined	55%	—

Fastest way to fix your site is to use our Custom Connector for Claude Desktop, or other IDEs.

E-E-A-T Breakdown

Signal	Score	Issue
Trustworthiness	66%	Found, 5 security headers missing, No terms of service link detected
Expertise	93%	All checks passing
Authoritativeness	29%	No Organization JSON-LD schema found, 1 distinct schema type found, No third-party review or trust signals detected
Experience	23%	Found, Freshness issues, Hierarchy issues, Found

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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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llms.txt not found (HTTP 404) AEO
Create an llms.txt file so AI models can understand what goakala.com does. Stobo generates one automatically.
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Freshness issues: no date signals found E-E-A-T

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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 when content was published or updated. This affects freshness rankings and can reduce visibility for time-sensitive searches. Add publish dates, last modified timestamps, or structured data with date information to fix this issue.
What is llms.txt and why do I need it on my site?: llms.txt is a file that provides guidance to AI crawlers about how to interact with your content. Your site returns a 404 error when AI systems look for this file. Create an llms.txt file to improve how AI models understand and reference your content.
How do missing dates hurt my content's search engine performance?: Search engines use publication dates to determine content freshness and relevance. Without date signals, your content may rank lower for queries where recency matters. Google especially values fresh content for news, trends, and time-sensitive topics that users search for regularly.
Why should I optimize the 62 unoptimized images on my site?: Unoptimized images slow down your site and hurt search rankings. Your 62 images likely need compression, proper alt text, or modern formats like WebP. Optimized images improve page speed, user experience, and help search engines understand your visual content better.
What is FAQ Schema and how does it help my search visibility?: FAQ Schema is structured data that helps search engines display your questions and answers directly in search results. Your site lacks this markup, missing opportunities for rich snippets that can increase click-through rates and make your content more prominent.

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