Why doesn't my site show publish dates or when content was updated?

Your site lacks date signals that search engines use to determine content freshness. Add publication dates, last modified timestamps, and structured data markup to show when your content was created or updated. This helps search engines understand how current your information is.

How can I make my content appear fresher to search engines?

Add visible date stamps to your pages and include structured data markup with datePublished and dateModified properties. Search engines rely on these signals to assess content freshness. Without them, your content may appear outdated even if it's current.

Why are my page openings too short for featured snippets?

Your content starts with only 10 words before the main information. Search engines need substantial opening text to create featured snippets. Expand your introductions to 25-40 words that directly answer the main question your page addresses.

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

Yes, adding FAQPage schema markup helps your FAQ content appear in rich results. This structured data tells search engines which parts of your page are questions and answers, potentially displaying them as expandable FAQ snippets in search results.

What happens if my site doesn't have Organization schema markup?

Without Organization schema, search engines can't easily identify your business details, location, or contact information. Add JSON-LD Organization markup to help search engines understand your company and potentially display your information in knowledge panels and local results.

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Spott SEO & AI Visibility Audit

Spott is an AI-native applicant tracking system and CRM built for recruiting firms. It combines candidate management, client pipelines, and outreach tools into a single workspace with semantic search and AI-driven personalization designed to accelerate hiring and increase placements across multiple revenue models.

spott.io

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

62%

Audited March 04, 2026 · 29 pages analyzed

Overall Scores

Area	Score	Grade
SEO	84%	B
AEO (AI Visibility)	39%	D
E-E-A-T	63%	D
Combined	62%	—

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E-E-A-T Breakdown

Signal	Score	Issue
Trustworthiness	63%	Found, 6 security headers missing, No contact transparency signals detected
Expertise	93%	All checks passing
Authoritativeness	51%	No Organization JSON-LD schema found, Found
Experience	34%	Found, Freshness issues, Found

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Recommendations

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 spott.io
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Freshness issues: no date signals found E-E-A-T
Opening too brief: 10 words 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: spott.io
```

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Frequently asked questions

Why doesn't my site show publish dates or when content was updated?: Your site lacks date signals that search engines use to determine content freshness. Add publication dates, last modified timestamps, and structured data markup to show when your content was created or updated. This helps search engines understand how current your information is.
How can I make my content appear fresher to search engines?: Add visible date stamps to your pages and include structured data markup with datePublished and dateModified properties. Search engines rely on these signals to assess content freshness. Without them, your content may appear outdated even if it's current.
Why are my page openings too short for featured snippets?: Your content starts with only 10 words before the main information. Search engines need substantial opening text to create featured snippets. Expand your introductions to 25-40 words that directly answer the main question your page addresses.
Should I add FAQ schema markup to improve my search visibility?: Yes, adding FAQPage schema markup helps your FAQ content appear in rich results. This structured data tells search engines which parts of your page are questions and answers, potentially displaying them as expandable FAQ snippets in search results.
What happens if my site doesn't have Organization schema markup?: Without Organization schema, search engines can't easily identify your business details, location, or contact information. Add JSON-LD Organization markup to help search engines understand your company and potentially display your information in knowledge panels and local results.

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