Would an AI answer engine trust and cite you?

Rate six citation-ready signals from 1 to 5. Get a 0 to 100 readiness score, a band, and the top three gaps to fix first.

Real questions answered in plain language on key pages
Proof, sources, or measurable detail behind important claims
Same name, category, and descriptors across site and profiles
Direct answers first, then supporting detail
Fair pages that help buyers weigh options
Visible updates on FAQs, claims, and guides

What this helps you decide

Answer engines prefer clear, evidenced, consistent answers. This scorecard shows where your site is citation-ready and where fluff or stale claims still block trust.

  • 0 to 100 readiness score
  • Early / solid / strong bands
  • Top three gaps ranked by weakness
  • Shareable link for team review

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Decisions

AEO questions founders ask

Use these before you treat a readiness score as a ranking guarantee.

What is AEO readiness?

Answer Engine Optimization readiness is how clearly your site answers real questions with evidence, consistent entity signals, and structured content that AI systems can cite.

Is a high score a guarantee of citations?

No. This is a directional self-score. Citations also depend on authority, competition, and how answer engines retrieve sources.

How should I rate each checklist item?

Use 1 for missing or weak, 3 for partial, and 5 for clear and consistent across key pages. Be honest so the gaps list is useful.

Why do comparison pages matter?

People and answer engines often ask for alternatives. Fair comparison content helps you show up when buyers weigh options.

What does freshness mean here?

Visible update cadence on FAQs, claims, and guides. Stale answers lose trust when products, policies, or proof change.

What should I fix first after scoring?

Start with the top three gaps listed in your results. Clear Q and A plus evidenced claims usually move the score fastest.