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Maive SEO & AI Visibility Audit

Maive is an AI quality control platform for roofing companies that analyzes estimates to identify revenue opportunities and standardize pricing. It helps roofing contractors review sold jobs, baseline estimate gaps, and improve margins by catching underpriced or inconsistent estimates at scale.

maive.ai

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

46%

Audited March 03, 2026 · 3 pages analyzed

Overall Scores

Area	Score	Grade
SEO	77%	B
AEO (AI Visibility)	16%	F
E-E-A-T	39%	F
Combined	46%	—

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E-E-A-T Breakdown

Signal	Score	Issue
Trustworthiness	43%	No about/team page links detected, No privacy policy link detected, 6 security headers missing, No terms of service link detected, 1/4 contact signals found
Expertise	67%	423 words, 13 headings, 10 outbound links
Authoritativeness	20%	No Organization JSON-LD schema found, No JSON-LD schema types detected, No third-party review signals detected
Experience	21%	No social proof signals detected, Freshness 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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robots.txt not accessible (HTTP 404) AEO
Update robots.txt to allow AI crawlers like GPTBot and ClaudeBot. Stobo generates an AI-friendly version.
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Frequently asked questions

Why can't search engines access your robots.txt file?: Your robots.txt file returns a 404 error, meaning it's missing or inaccessible. Search engines rely on this file to understand crawling permissions. Without it, they may crawl incorrectly or miss important pages on your site.
What happens when your llms.txt file is missing?: Your site lacks an llms.txt file, which AI systems use for training guidelines. This 404 error means AI crawlers can't find usage permissions. Adding this file helps control how AI models interact with your content.
How do missing date signals hurt your search rankings?: Your pages lack publication and update dates, making content appear stale. Search engines can't determine freshness without these signals. This hurts rankings since Google prioritizes current, recently updated content for many queries.
Why should you add publication dates to your content?: Content without dates appears outdated to both users and search engines. Adding clear publication and modification dates builds trust and helps Google understand your content's relevance. This directly impacts your search visibility.
What benefits does FAQ schema markup provide your site?: FAQ schema helps your content appear in rich snippets and voice search results. Without this markup, you're missing opportunities for enhanced search visibility. Adding FAQPage structured data can increase click-through rates significantly.

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