Why isn't my site showing up in AI answer boxes?

Your site lacks opening content that AI systems can easily extract for direct answers. You need clear, structured introductory paragraphs that directly answer common questions about your topics. This helps search engines surface your content in AI-powered results.

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

The llms.txt file helps AI language models understand your site's content better. Your site returns a 404 error for this file. Creating one can improve how AI systems interpret and reference your content in responses.

How do missing publication dates hurt my SEO rankings?

Your pages lack date signals that search engines use to assess content freshness. Without publication or update dates, search engines can't determine if your content is current. This hurts rankings, especially for topics where timeliness matters.

Why are my images invisible to search engines?

None of your 46 images have alt text descriptions. Search engines can't see images without alt text, missing opportunities for image search traffic. Screen readers also can't describe your images to visually impaired users.

How does poor content freshness affect my site's authority?

Your site shows no date signals, making it impossible for search engines to verify content freshness. This undermines your site's expertise and trustworthiness signals, which are crucial ranking factors for establishing topical authority.

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Cactus SEO & AI Visibility Audit

Cactus is an AI-powered phone system for contractors that answers calls 24/7 and books qualified jobs automatically. It handles inbound inquiries and drives outbound follow-ups with prospects, helping construction and trades businesses capture revenue they would otherwise miss.

oncactus.com

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

45%

Audited March 05, 2026 · 3 pages analyzed

Overall Scores

Area	Score	Grade
SEO	70%	C
AEO (AI Visibility)	20%	F
E-E-A-T	47%	F
Combined	45%	—

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E-E-A-T Breakdown

Signal	Score	Issue
Trustworthiness	57%	No about/team page, social profiles, or LinkedIn links detected, 6 security headers missing, 1/4 contact signals found
Expertise	80%	All checks passing
Authoritativeness	20%	No Organization JSON-LD schema found, No JSON-LD schema types detected, No third-party review or trust signals detected
Experience	20%	No social proof signals detected, 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 oncactus.com does. Stobo generates one automatically.
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Generate an llms.txt for oncactus.com
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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: oncactus.com
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Frequently asked questions

Why isn't my site showing up in AI answer boxes?: Your site lacks opening content that AI systems can easily extract for direct answers. You need clear, structured introductory paragraphs that directly answer common questions about your topics. This helps search engines surface your content in AI-powered results.
What is llms.txt and why does my site need it?: The llms.txt file helps AI language models understand your site's content better. Your site returns a 404 error for this file. Creating one can improve how AI systems interpret and reference your content in responses.
How do missing publication dates hurt my SEO rankings?: Your pages lack date signals that search engines use to assess content freshness. Without publication or update dates, search engines can't determine if your content is current. This hurts rankings, especially for topics where timeliness matters.
Why are my images invisible to search engines?: None of your 46 images have alt text descriptions. Search engines can't see images without alt text, missing opportunities for image search traffic. Screen readers also can't describe your images to visually impaired users.
How does poor content freshness affect my site's authority?: Your site shows no date signals, making it impossible for search engines to verify content freshness. This undermines your site's expertise and trustworthiness signals, which are crucial ranking factors for establishing topical authority.

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