Why doesn't my site have any date signals for freshness?

Your site lacks publication dates, modification timestamps, or other date indicators. Search engines can't determine when your content was created or updated. Add visible dates to articles and structured data timestamps to improve freshness signals.

What does missing opening content mean for my website?

Your pages don't have clear introductory content that directly answers user queries. This hurts your ability to appear in featured snippets and AI-powered search results. Add concise opening paragraphs that immediately address what users are searching for.

Should I create an llms.txt file for my site?

Yes, your site returns a 404 error for llms.txt. This file helps AI systems understand how to use your content appropriately. Create one with usage guidelines, licensing terms, and crawling preferences for better AI integration.

How important are alt text tags for my images?

Critical for accessibility and SEO. All 8 images on your site lack alt text, making them invisible to screen readers and search engines. Add descriptive alt text to each image explaining what it shows or its purpose.

Will missing date signals hurt my search rankings?

Yes, especially for topics where freshness matters. Search engines use date signals to determine content relevance and trustworthiness. Without them, your pages may appear outdated even if they contain current information.

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Splash Industries SEO & AI Visibility Audit

Splash Industries is a maritime autonomy company that builds unmanned surface and underwater vehicles for coastal operations. Its autonomous systems enable governments and organizations to conduct seabed mapping, harbor patrols, mine clearing, and oceanographic research with reduced crew requirements and operational costs.

splash9.com

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

50%

Audited March 03, 2026 · 3 pages analyzed

Overall Scores

Area	Score	Grade
SEO	75%	C
AEO (AI Visibility)	26%	F
E-E-A-T	38%	F
Combined	50%	—

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E-E-A-T Breakdown

Signal	Score	Issue
Trustworthiness	53%	No about/team page links detected, No privacy policy link detected, 5 security headers missing, No terms of service link detected
Expertise	47%	410 words, 17 headings, 0 outbound links
Authoritativeness	20%	No Organization JSON-LD schema found, No JSON-LD schema types detected, No third-party review signals detected
Experience	17%	No social proof signals detected, Freshness issues, Found 17 headings, Found

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llms.txt not found (HTTP 404) AEO
Create an llms.txt file so AI models can understand what splash9.com does. Stobo generates one automatically.
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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: splash9.com
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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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Generate freshness code for splash9.com
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Frequently asked questions

Why doesn't my site have any date signals for freshness?: Your site lacks publication dates, modification timestamps, or other date indicators. Search engines can't determine when your content was created or updated. Add visible dates to articles and structured data timestamps to improve freshness signals.
What does missing opening content mean for my website?: Your pages don't have clear introductory content that directly answers user queries. This hurts your ability to appear in featured snippets and AI-powered search results. Add concise opening paragraphs that immediately address what users are searching for.
Should I create an llms.txt file for my site?: Yes, your site returns a 404 error for llms.txt. This file helps AI systems understand how to use your content appropriately. Create one with usage guidelines, licensing terms, and crawling preferences for better AI integration.
How important are alt text tags for my images?: Critical for accessibility and SEO. All 8 images on your site lack alt text, making them invisible to screen readers and search engines. Add descriptive alt text to each image explaining what it shows or its purpose.
Will missing date signals hurt my search rankings?: Yes, especially for topics where freshness matters. Search engines use date signals to determine content relevance and trustworthiness. Without them, your pages may appear outdated even if they contain current information.

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