Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)
Answer Engine Optimization focuses on making content easy for AI systems to extract and cite. SiteScore assesses answer-oriented signals such as question phrasing, concise answers, descriptive headings, and readable structure.
What this feature checks
5 checks in this category. Every check links to the source markup it inspects.
Question headings
Detects headings phrased as questions.
Consecutive answer paragraphs
Short paragraphs immediately following a question heading.
Heading descriptiveness
Flags generic headings like "Overview" or "Section 1".
Readability heuristics
Sentence and paragraph length as readability proxies.
Definition patterns
Identifies "term: definition" style content.
How SiteScore inspects answer engine optimization (aeo)
A straightforward look at what happens when you run this analysis.
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SiteScore analyzes the visible text and heading structure of the page.
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Heuristics identify content patterns associated with answer-friendly pages.
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Each signal is reported with the source text so you can verify the finding.
What a finding looks like
Each finding includes severity, observed evidence, and a suggested fix. The data below is labeled sample data.
Generic heading detected
H2 "Section 1" provides no topical context.
Use descriptive headings that summarize the section content.
Evidence and limitations
- AEO is not a standardized ranking score. Heuristics are proxies, not proof of citation.
- Whether an AI system actually cites your content depends on factors outside of on-page signals.
How to act on findings
Treat each finding as a starting point. Use the evidence panel to locate the relevant markup, apply the suggested fix, then re-run the analysis to confirm the issue is resolved.
Severity is a guide, not a rule. A warning that affects your primary content may matter more than a critical issue on a low-traffic page.
Combine SiteScore with official tools — Search Console, the Rich Results Test, and PageSpeed Insights — for a complete picture.
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