Why is my site missing date signals for freshness?

Your site has no publication or modification dates visible to search engines. This makes it difficult for AI systems and search engines to determine content freshness. Add structured data with datePublished and dateModified fields to help search engines understand when your content was created and updated.

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

llms.txt is a file that helps AI systems understand your site's content and purpose. Your site returns a 404 error when AI systems look for this file. Create an llms.txt file in your root directory to provide clear information about your business and content for AI crawlers.

How does content freshness affect my search rankings?

Search engines can't determine when your content was published or updated because there are no date signals. This hurts your credibility and ranking potential. Add visible publication dates and use structured data markup to show search engines your content timeline and establish trustworthiness.

Why are my page openings too brief for search engines?

Your page openings contain only 8 words, which is insufficient for search engines to understand your content. Expand your introductions to at least 25-30 words that clearly explain what visitors will find. This helps search engines create better snippets and improves user understanding.

What is FAQ Schema and how does it help my site?

FAQ Schema is structured data markup that helps search engines display your questions and answers directly in search results. Your site lacks this markup entirely. Add FAQPage schema to relevant pages to increase visibility and potentially earn rich snippets in search results.

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Squid SEO & AI Visibility Audit

Squid is a browser-based grid planning platform that uses AI to model electrical networks and test system stress scenarios. Energy companies use it to analyze flex data and network behavior with interactive visualization and simulation tools designed to accelerate grid modernization planning.

squid.energy

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

Audited March 07, 2026 · 3 pages analyzed

Overall Scores

Area	Score	Grade
SEO	82%	B
AEO (AI Visibility)	30%	F
E-E-A-T	60%	F
Combined	56%	—

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E-E-A-T Breakdown

Signal	Score	Issue
Trustworthiness	53%	No privacy policy link detected, 6 security headers missing, No terms of service link detected, 1/4 contact signals found
Expertise	60%	113 words, 3 headings, 7 outbound links
Authoritativeness	77%	Organization schema
Experience	34%	Found, Freshness 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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Generate freshness code for squid.energy
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llms.txt not found (HTTP 404) AEO
Create an llms.txt file so AI models can understand what squid.energy does. Stobo generates one automatically.
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Generate an llms.txt for squid.energy
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Freshness issues: no date signals found E-E-A-T

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Frequently asked questions

Why is my site missing date signals for freshness?: Your site has no publication or modification dates visible to search engines. This makes it difficult for AI systems and search engines to determine content freshness. Add structured data with datePublished and dateModified fields to help search engines understand when your content was created and updated.
What is llms.txt and why does my site need it?: llms.txt is a file that helps AI systems understand your site's content and purpose. Your site returns a 404 error when AI systems look for this file. Create an llms.txt file in your root directory to provide clear information about your business and content for AI crawlers.
How does content freshness affect my search rankings?: Search engines can't determine when your content was published or updated because there are no date signals. This hurts your credibility and ranking potential. Add visible publication dates and use structured data markup to show search engines your content timeline and establish trustworthiness.
Why are my page openings too brief for search engines?: Your page openings contain only 8 words, which is insufficient for search engines to understand your content. Expand your introductions to at least 25-30 words that clearly explain what visitors will find. This helps search engines create better snippets and improves user understanding.
What is FAQ Schema and how does it help my site?: FAQ Schema is structured data markup that helps search engines display your questions and answers directly in search results. Your site lacks this markup entirely. Add FAQPage schema to relevant pages to increase visibility and potentially earn rich snippets in search results.

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