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

Your site lacks date signals that help search engines understand content freshness. Add publication dates, last modified timestamps, or structured data markup to your pages. This helps search engines rank your content appropriately and shows users when information was created or updated.

What is llms.txt and why is it missing from my website?

Your site returns a 404 error for llms.txt, a file that helps AI systems understand your content better. Create an llms.txt file in your root directory to provide context about your site's purpose, content, and how AI should interpret your information.

How can I show search engines that my content is current?

Your content lacks freshness indicators that search engines use for ranking. Add visible publication dates, update timestamps, or "last reviewed" dates to your articles. Include structured data markup with datePublished and dateModified properties to signal content recency to search engines.

Should I add FAQ schema markup to improve my search visibility?

Your site has no FAQ schema markup, missing opportunities for rich snippets in search results. Add FAQPage structured data to relevant pages with question-and-answer content. This can help your content appear in featured snippets and answer boxes on Google.

How do I demonstrate expertise and credibility on my website?

Your site shows no first-hand experience signals that build trust with search engines. Add author bylines, credentials, case studies, original research, or personal anecdotes. Include "About" sections and showcase real expertise through detailed, experience-based content rather than generic information.

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Icarus SEO & AI Visibility Audit

Icarus is an aerospace company that designs and operates high-altitude aircraft for scientific research and stratospheric exploration. It enables researchers and organizations to conduct atmospheric studies, collect environmental data, and perform missions in the upper atmosphere with specialized aircraft built for sustained high-altitude flight.

icarus.one

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

Audited March 06, 2026 · 3 pages analyzed

Overall Scores

Area	Score	Grade
SEO	82%	B
AEO (AI Visibility)	30%	F
E-E-A-T	55%	F
Combined	56%	—

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E-E-A-T Breakdown

Signal	Score	Issue
Trustworthiness	59%	Found, No privacy policy link detected, 4 security headers missing, No terms of service link detected
Expertise	100%	All checks passing
Authoritativeness	34%	No Organization JSON-LD schema found, No third-party review or trust signals detected
Experience	16%	Found, Freshness issues, Hierarchy issues, No first-hand experience signals detected

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llms.txt not found (HTTP 404) AEO
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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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Frequently asked questions

Why doesn't my site show publication dates to search engines?: Your site lacks date signals that help search engines understand content freshness. Add publication dates, last modified timestamps, or structured data markup to your pages. This helps search engines rank your content appropriately and shows users when information was created or updated.
What is llms.txt and why is it missing from my website?: Your site returns a 404 error for llms.txt, a file that helps AI systems understand your content better. Create an llms.txt file in your root directory to provide context about your site's purpose, content, and how AI should interpret your information.
How can I show search engines that my content is current?: Your content lacks freshness indicators that search engines use for ranking. Add visible publication dates, update timestamps, or "last reviewed" dates to your articles. Include structured data markup with datePublished and dateModified properties to signal content recency to search engines.
Should I add FAQ schema markup to improve my search visibility?: Your site has no FAQ schema markup, missing opportunities for rich snippets in search results. Add FAQPage structured data to relevant pages with question-and-answer content. This can help your content appear in featured snippets and answer boxes on Google.
How do I demonstrate expertise and credibility on my website?: Your site shows no first-hand experience signals that build trust with search engines. Add author bylines, credentials, case studies, original research, or personal anecdotes. Include "About" sections and showcase real expertise through detailed, experience-based content rather than generic information.

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