Why doesn't my site show publication dates on content?

Your site lacks visible date signals that search engines use to determine content freshness. Adding publication and update dates to your pages helps search engines understand when content was created or modified. This impacts both user trust and search rankings, especially for time-sensitive topics.

What's missing from my site's opening content for search engines?

Your pages don't have clear opening content that directly answers user queries. Search engines look for concise, answer-focused introductions to understand your content's purpose. Adding summary paragraphs or direct answers at the top of your pages improves visibility in search results.

Do I need an llms.txt file for my website?

Your site returns a 404 error for llms.txt, which is increasingly important for AI search engines. This file helps AI systems understand how to use your content appropriately. Creating an llms.txt file can improve your visibility in AI-powered search results and chatbots.

How does missing date information affect my search rankings?

Search engines can't determine your content's relevance without date signals, which hurts your rankings for time-sensitive queries. Google and other engines prioritize fresh, current content for many searches. Adding visible publication dates helps establish your content's credibility and timeliness.

Should I add FAQ schema markup to my pages?

Your site lacks FAQ schema markup, which means you're missing opportunities for rich snippets in search results. FAQ schema helps search engines display your Q&A content prominently, often in expandable format. This increases your visibility and click-through rates from search results.

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Scout Out SEO & AI Visibility Audit

Scout Out is a project management platform for residential contractors that streamlines estimating, proposals, and project tracking from bid to completion. It provides blueprint takeoffs, estimate templates, online proposal generation, and AI-powered automation that helps contractors eliminate spreadsheets and coordinate all project workflows in on…

scoutout.ai

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

Audited March 07, 2026 · 2 pages analyzed

Overall Scores

Area	Score	Grade
SEO	80%	B
AEO (AI Visibility)	27%	F
E-E-A-T	43%	F
Combined	54%	—

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E-E-A-T Breakdown

Signal	Score	Issue
Trustworthiness	46%	Found, No privacy policy link detected, 7 security headers missing, No terms of service link detected, 1/4 contact signals found
Expertise	67%	368 words, 14 headings, 4 outbound links
Authoritativeness	29%	No Organization JSON-LD schema found, No JSON-LD schema types detected, Found
Experience	27%	Found, Freshness issues, Hierarchy issues, No first-hand experience signals detected

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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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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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llms.txt not found (HTTP 404) AEO
Create an llms.txt file so AI models can understand what scoutout.ai does. Stobo generates one automatically.
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Frequently asked questions

Why doesn't my site show publication dates on content?: Your site lacks visible date signals that search engines use to determine content freshness. Adding publication and update dates to your pages helps search engines understand when content was created or modified. This impacts both user trust and search rankings, especially for time-sensitive topics.
What's missing from my site's opening content for search engines?: Your pages don't have clear opening content that directly answers user queries. Search engines look for concise, answer-focused introductions to understand your content's purpose. Adding summary paragraphs or direct answers at the top of your pages improves visibility in search results.
Do I need an llms.txt file for my website?: Your site returns a 404 error for llms.txt, which is increasingly important for AI search engines. This file helps AI systems understand how to use your content appropriately. Creating an llms.txt file can improve your visibility in AI-powered search results and chatbots.
How does missing date information affect my search rankings?: Search engines can't determine your content's relevance without date signals, which hurts your rankings for time-sensitive queries. Google and other engines prioritize fresh, current content for many searches. Adding visible publication dates helps establish your content's credibility and timeliness.
Should I add FAQ schema markup to my pages?: Your site lacks FAQ schema markup, which means you're missing opportunities for rich snippets in search results. FAQ schema helps search engines display your Q&A content prominently, often in expandable format. This increases your visibility and click-through rates from search results.

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