Why doesn't my site show publication dates to search engines?

Your site lacks date signals that help search engines understand content freshness. This affects your ranking potential since Google prioritizes current information. Add publication dates, last modified timestamps, or structured data to show when your content was created or updated.

What is llms.txt and why is it missing from my site?

Your site returns a 404 error for llms.txt, a file that helps AI systems understand your content better. This missing file means you're not optimizing for AI-driven search features. Create an llms.txt file to improve your visibility in AI search results.

How do missing date signals hurt my search engine rankings?

Search engines can't determine your content's freshness without date signals. This hurts your E-E-A-T score and ranking potential for time-sensitive queries. Add visible publication dates and structured markup to help search engines understand when your content was created.

Why should I add FAQ schema markup to my pages?

Your site lacks FAQ schema markup, missing opportunities for rich snippets in search results. FAQ schema helps your content appear as expandable question-answer boxes in Google search. This increases visibility and click-through rates for relevant queries.

How many images on my site need optimization improvements?

Your site has 19 images requiring optimization work. Unoptimized images slow page loading and hurt search rankings. Compress file sizes, add descriptive alt text, and use modern formats like WebP to improve both user experience and SEO performance.

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Vela SEO & AI Visibility Audit

Vela is an AI scheduling assistant that automates meeting coordination for professional services teams. It eliminates back-and-forth emails by reading calendars, handling timezone conversions, detecting conflicts, and booking meetings automatically across all participants.

tryvela.ai

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

Audited March 07, 2026 · 3 pages analyzed

Overall Scores

Area	Score	Grade
SEO	83%	B
AEO (AI Visibility)	44%	F
E-E-A-T	46%	F
Combined	64%	—

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E-E-A-T Breakdown

Signal	Score	Issue
Trustworthiness	70%	No about/team page, social profiles, or LinkedIn links detected, 4 security headers missing
Expertise	47%	505 words, 18 headings, 0 outbound links
Authoritativeness	20%	No Organization JSON-LD schema found, No JSON-LD schema types detected, No third-party review or trust signals detected
Experience	31%	Found, Freshness issues, Found

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Freshness issues: no date signals found AEO
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llms.txt not found (HTTP 404) AEO
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Freshness issues: no date signals found E-E-A-T

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Why doesn't my site show publication dates to search engines?: Your site lacks date signals that help search engines understand content freshness. This affects your ranking potential since Google prioritizes current information. Add publication dates, last modified timestamps, or structured data to show when your content was created or updated.
What is llms.txt and why is it missing from my site?: Your site returns a 404 error for llms.txt, a file that helps AI systems understand your content better. This missing file means you're not optimizing for AI-driven search features. Create an llms.txt file to improve your visibility in AI search results.
How do missing date signals hurt my search engine rankings?: Search engines can't determine your content's freshness without date signals. This hurts your E-E-A-T score and ranking potential for time-sensitive queries. Add visible publication dates and structured markup to help search engines understand when your content was created.
Why should I add FAQ schema markup to my pages?: Your site lacks FAQ schema markup, missing opportunities for rich snippets in search results. FAQ schema helps your content appear as expandable question-answer boxes in Google search. This increases visibility and click-through rates for relevant queries.
How many images on my site need optimization improvements?: Your site has 19 images requiring optimization work. Unoptimized images slow page loading and hurt search rankings. Compress file sizes, add descriptive alt text, and use modern formats like WebP to improve both user experience and SEO performance.

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