Is Your Content Ready for Answer-Engines?
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AEO Leaderboard
(0-100)
Authority &
Evidence
Most pages rely on domain trust alone; fewer than 1 in 5 surface a named author bio or ≥2 outbound citations, limiting LLM‐citation potential.
Score Distribution (
93
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No authority signals.
40: Little trust; generic links; vague author.
60: Moderate authority (niche site) or 1 credible citation.
80: Any two of the above.
100: High-authority domain, strong credentials and ≥ 2 reputable citations.
Freshness
Roughly 7 in 10 articles are older than one year, and only 11 % show a ≤90-day update, dampening Helpful-Content and QDF boosts.
Score Distribution (
93
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No date signals
40: > 365 days
60: 181-365 days
80: 91-180 days
100 ≤ 90 days
Structure / Schema /
Readability
While heading hierarchy is generally solid, only one quarter of pages ship full Article schema (headline, author, dates, image).
Score Distribution (
93
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No meaningful structure or schema.
40: Multiple <h1> or messy HTML, minimal schema; avg > 30 words.
60: Some hierarchy issues or only basic schema; avg s 30 words.
80: Minor heading gaps or partial schema; avg≤ 25 words.
100: Perfect hierarchy and full Article schema with all properties; avg s 20 words.
Snippet Extractability
Long paragraphs (>3 sentences) and missing FAQ blocks still dominate 60 % of pages, limiting featured-snippet capture.
Score Distribution (
93
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: Wall of text; no lists, headings, or question patterns.
40: Long paragraphs with few lists/Q&A; no obvious snippet targets.
60: Some lists or short Q&A lines, but large narrative chunks still dominate; engines can extract, but not effortlessly.
80: At least one strong extractable block plus good list/heading structure; minor issues (e.g., a few long sentences).
100: Multiple direct-answer blocks and most key facts in ≤ 25-word sentences. Page eligible for featured snippet or FAQ rich result.
Brand Alignment
Nearly half of pages omit 2025 AI-driven feature messaging, creating inconsistencies with current brand voice and CTAs.
Score Distribution (
93
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: Completely off-brand.
40: Significant mismatch.
60: Some outdated or missing elements.
80: Minor tone/terminology drift.
100: Flawless alignment (or N/A if page isn’t brand-centric).
Authority &
Evidence
Roughly half the docs/blogs still omit author bylines and ≥2 outbound citations, limiting trust signals for both Google and LLMs.
Score Distribution (
58
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No authority signals.
40: Little trust; generic links; vague author.
60: Moderate authority (niche site) or 1 credible citation.
80: Any two of the above.
100: High-authority domain, strong credentials and ≥ 2 reputable citations.
Freshness
62 % of content has not been refreshed in 12+ months; visible last-updated dates and `dateModified` schema are missing on most docs.
Score Distribution (
58
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No date signals
40: > 365 days
60: 181-365 days
80: 91-180 days
100 ≤ 90 days
Structure / Schema /
Readability
Developer docs frequently lack a single H1 and full Article schema, weakening semantic signals and limiting rich-result eligibility.
Score Distribution (
58
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No meaningful structure or schema.
40: Multiple <h1> or messy HTML, minimal schema; avg > 30 words.
60: Some hierarchy issues or only basic schema; avg s 30 words.
80: Minor heading gaps or partial schema; avg≤ 25 words.
100: Perfect hierarchy and full Article schema with all properties; avg s 20 words.
Snippet Extractability
Long paragraphs and scarce FAQ/definition blocks persist on 45 % of pages, hampering featured-snippet capture and LLM quotation.
Score Distribution (
58
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: Wall of text; no lists, headings, or question patterns.
40: Long paragraphs with few lists/Q&A; no obvious snippet targets.
60: Some lists or short Q&A lines, but large narrative chunks still dominate; engines can extract, but not effortlessly.
80: At least one strong extractable block plus good list/heading structure; minor issues (e.g., a few long sentences).
100: Multiple direct-answer blocks and most key facts in ≤ 25-word sentences. Page eligible for featured snippet or FAQ rich result.
Brand Alignment
Many high-traffic blogs don’t reference 2025 launches (Express, Utilities Experience Cloud, Knowledge Creator), creating messaging drift.
Score Distribution (
58
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: Completely off-brand.
40: Significant mismatch.
60: Some outdated or missing elements.
80: Minor tone/terminology drift.
100: Flawless alignment (or N/A if page isn’t brand-centric).
Authority &
Evidence
Roughly 60 % of pages lack clear author bylines and ≥ 2 outbound citations, limiting E-E-A-T signals for Google and LLMs.
Score Distribution (
94
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No authority signals.
40: Little trust; generic links; vague author.
60: Moderate authority (niche site) or 1 credible citation.
80: Any two of the above.
100: High-authority domain, strong credentials and ≥ 2 reputable citations.
Freshness
Only one in ten pages shows an update within the last 90 days; most omit visible or schema dates, dampening QDF boosts.
Score Distribution (
94
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No date signals
40: > 365 days
60: 181-365 days
80: 91-180 days
100 ≤ 90 days
Structure / Schema /
Readability
Half of all pages lack full Article or FAQ schema and ~35 % contain heading hierarchy issues (missing or duplicate H1s).
Score Distribution (
94
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No meaningful structure or schema.
40: Multiple <h1> or messy HTML, minimal schema; avg > 30 words.
60: Some hierarchy issues or only basic schema; avg s 30 words.
80: Minor heading gaps or partial schema; avg≤ 25 words.
100: Perfect hierarchy and full Article schema with all properties; avg s 20 words.
Snippet Extractability
Long paragraphs (>3 sentences) persist on 55 % of pages, reducing the ease with which Google and ChatGPT can lift concise answers.
Score Distribution (
94
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: Wall of text; no lists, headings, or question patterns.
40: Long paragraphs with few lists/Q&A; no obvious snippet targets.
60: Some lists or short Q&A lines, but large narrative chunks still dominate; engines can extract, but not effortlessly.
80: At least one strong extractable block plus good list/heading structure; minor issues (e.g., a few long sentences).
100: Multiple direct-answer blocks and most key facts in ≤ 25-word sentences. Page eligible for featured snippet or FAQ rich result.
Brand Alignment
Legacy posts still reference pre-2023 messaging (e.g., ZenPayroll, sparse CTAs), causing inconsistencies with the current brand voice.
Score Distribution (
94
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: Completely off-brand.
40: Significant mismatch.
60: Some outdated or missing elements.
80: Minor tone/terminology drift.
100: Flawless alignment (or N/A if page isn’t brand-centric).
Authority &
Evidence
Most pages lack clear author bylines and ≥2 outbound citations, limiting E-E-A-T strength and LLM citation likelihood.
Score Distribution (
94
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No authority signals.
40: Little trust; generic links; vague author.
60: Moderate authority (niche site) or 1 credible citation.
80: Any two of the above.
100: High-authority domain, strong credentials and ≥ 2 reputable citations.
Freshness
Over 60 % of pages surface no publish or update date, dampening QDF boosts and user trust.
Score Distribution (
94
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No date signals
40: > 365 days
60: 181-365 days
80: 91-180 days
100 ≤ 90 days
Structure / Schema /
Readability
A subset still uses multiple H1 tags or omits full Article schema, limiting rich-result eligibility.
Score Distribution (
94
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No meaningful structure or schema.
40: Multiple <h1> or messy HTML, minimal schema; avg > 30 words.
60: Some hierarchy issues or only basic schema; avg s 30 words.
80: Minor heading gaps or partial schema; avg≤ 25 words.
100: Perfect hierarchy and full Article schema with all properties; avg s 20 words.
Snippet Extractability
Long, un-broken paragraphs dominate half the content, leaving few FAQ or list blocks for snippet lift.
Score Distribution (
94
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: Wall of text; no lists, headings, or question patterns.
40: Long paragraphs with few lists/Q&A; no obvious snippet targets.
60: Some lists or short Q&A lines, but large narrative chunks still dominate; engines can extract, but not effortlessly.
80: At least one strong extractable block plus good list/heading structure; minor issues (e.g., a few long sentences).
100: Multiple direct-answer blocks and most key facts in ≤ 25-word sentences. Page eligible for featured snippet or FAQ rich result.
Brand Alignment
Older resources omit 2025 product names (e.g., Orchestration, AI assistant), causing mild brand drift.
Score Distribution (
94
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: Completely off-brand.
40: Significant mismatch.
60: Some outdated or missing elements.
80: Minor tone/terminology drift.
100: Flawless alignment (or N/A if page isn’t brand-centric).
Authority &
Evidence
Only one-third of articles cite ≥2 external sources or present named author bios, undermining credibility and limiting LLM citation potential.
Score Distribution (
90
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No authority signals.
40: Little trust; generic links; vague author.
60: Moderate authority (niche site) or 1 credible citation.
80: Any two of the above.
100: High-authority domain, strong credentials and ≥ 2 reputable citations.
Freshness
Over 90 % of pages show publish dates older than 6 months or lack `dateModified`, missing QDF and Helpful Content freshness boosts.
Score Distribution (
90
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No date signals
40: > 365 days
60: 181-365 days
80: 91-180 days
100 ≤ 90 days
Structure / Schema /
Readability
Roughly 60 % of pages omit full Article schema or contain minor heading hierarchy issues that hinder rich-result eligibility.
Score Distribution (
90
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No meaningful structure or schema.
40: Multiple <h1> or messy HTML, minimal schema; avg > 30 words.
60: Some hierarchy issues or only basic schema; avg s 30 words.
80: Minor heading gaps or partial schema; avg≤ 25 words.
100: Perfect hierarchy and full Article schema with all properties; avg s 20 words.
Snippet Extractability
Long paragraphs and missing FAQ/definition blocks on 57 % of pages reduce featured-snippet capture and LLM answer lift.
Score Distribution (
90
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: Wall of text; no lists, headings, or question patterns.
40: Long paragraphs with few lists/Q&A; no obvious snippet targets.
60: Some lists or short Q&A lines, but large narrative chunks still dominate; engines can extract, but not effortlessly.
80: At least one strong extractable block plus good list/heading structure; minor issues (e.g., a few long sentences).
100: Multiple direct-answer blocks and most key facts in ≤ 25-word sentences. Page eligible for featured snippet or FAQ rich result.
Brand Alignment
44 % of articles fail to reference 2025 product names (e.g., Flow, Intelligent Acceptance), causing partial brand drift.
Score Distribution (
90
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: Completely off-brand.
40: Significant mismatch.
60: Some outdated or missing elements.
80: Minor tone/terminology drift.
100: Flawless alignment (or N/A if page isn’t brand-centric).
Authority &
Evidence
Roughly 85 % of articles lack clear author bylines and link to fewer than two authoritative external sources, weakening trust signals for Google and LLMs.
Score Distribution (
43
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No authority signals.
40: Little trust; generic links; vague author.
60: Moderate authority (niche site) or 1 credible citation.
80: Any two of the above.
100: High-authority domain, strong credentials and ≥ 2 reputable citations.
Freshness
More than three-quarters of pages show no visible ‘updated’ date and haven’t been revised in the last 90 days—penalising them under Google's Helpful Content system.
Score Distribution (
43
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No date signals
40: > 365 days
60: 181-365 days
80: 91-180 days
100 ≤ 90 days
Structure / Schema /
Readability
Around 15 % of pages include multiple H1 tags or skip heading levels, diluting semantic clarity and rich-result eligibility.
Score Distribution (
43
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No meaningful structure or schema.
40: Multiple <h1> or messy HTML, minimal schema; avg > 30 words.
60: Some hierarchy issues or only basic schema; avg s 30 words.
80: Minor heading gaps or partial schema; avg≤ 25 words.
100: Perfect hierarchy and full Article schema with all properties; avg s 20 words.
Snippet Extractability
Long paragraphs (>3 sentences) and >25-word sentences dominate 60 % of pages, limiting the chances of winning featured snippets or AI Overview pull quotes.
Score Distribution (
43
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: Wall of text; no lists, headings, or question patterns.
40: Long paragraphs with few lists/Q&A; no obvious snippet targets.
60: Some lists or short Q&A lines, but large narrative chunks still dominate; engines can extract, but not effortlessly.
80: At least one strong extractable block plus good list/heading structure; minor issues (e.g., a few long sentences).
100: Multiple direct-answer blocks and most key facts in ≤ 25-word sentences. Page eligible for featured snippet or FAQ rich result.
Brand Alignment
Many blog posts omit mentions of Sage Copilot, AWS partnership, or 2025 product messaging, leading to inconsistent brand positioning.
Score Distribution (
43
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: Completely off-brand.
40: Significant mismatch.
60: Some outdated or missing elements.
80: Minor tone/terminology drift.
100: Flawless alignment (or N/A if page isn’t brand-centric).
Authority &
Evidence
Most articles lack clear author bylines and ≥2 authoritative outbound citations, undermining credibility.
Score Distribution (
14
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No authority signals.
40: Little trust; generic links; vague author.
60: Moderate authority (niche site) or 1 credible citation.
80: Any two of the above.
100: High-authority domain, strong credentials and ≥ 2 reputable citations.
Freshness
93 % of pages show no recent (≤180-day) update date in content or schema, limiting QDF boosts.
Score Distribution (
14
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No date signals
40: > 365 days
60: 181-365 days
80: 91-180 days
100 ≤ 90 days
Structure / Schema /
Readability
Roughly half the pages omit full Article schema and contain heading-level skips, weakening semantic signals.
Score Distribution (
14
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No meaningful structure or schema.
40: Multiple <h1> or messy HTML, minimal schema; avg > 30 words.
60: Some hierarchy issues or only basic schema; avg s 30 words.
80: Minor heading gaps or partial schema; avg≤ 25 words.
100: Perfect hierarchy and full Article schema with all properties; avg s 20 words.
Snippet Extractability
Long, un-broken paragraphs and missing FAQ/definition blocks make it harder for Google and LLMs to lift concise answers.
Score Distribution (
14
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: Wall of text; no lists, headings, or question patterns.
40: Long paragraphs with few lists/Q&A; no obvious snippet targets.
60: Some lists or short Q&A lines, but large narrative chunks still dominate; engines can extract, but not effortlessly.
80: At least one strong extractable block plus good list/heading structure; minor issues (e.g., a few long sentences).
100: Multiple direct-answer blocks and most key facts in ≤ 25-word sentences. Page eligible for featured snippet or FAQ rich result.
Brand Alignment
A handful of pages still use legacy tone and miss key privacy-first messaging, causing minor brand drift.
Score Distribution (
14
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: Completely off-brand.
40: Significant mismatch.
60: Some outdated or missing elements.
80: Minor tone/terminology drift.
100: Flawless alignment (or N/A if page isn’t brand-centric).
Authority &
Evidence
Roughly four in five docs lack a named author and ≥2 outbound citations, limiting trust signals for Google and ChatGPT.
Score Distribution (
93
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No authority signals.
40: Little trust; generic links; vague author.
60: Moderate authority (niche site) or 1 credible citation.
80: Any two of the above.
100: High-authority domain, strong credentials and ≥ 2 reputable citations.
Freshness
A majority of documentation pages show no `datePublished`/`dateModified` or visible timestamp, weakening QDF and Helpful Content signals.
Score Distribution (
93
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No date signals
40: > 365 days
60: 181-365 days
80: 91-180 days
100 ≤ 90 days
Structure / Schema /
Readability
Many docs omit a single or full Article schema, causing missed opportunities for rich-result eligibility and accessibility.
Score Distribution (
93
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No meaningful structure or schema.
40: Multiple <h1> or messy HTML, minimal schema; avg > 30 words.
60: Some hierarchy issues or only basic schema; avg s 30 words.
80: Minor heading gaps or partial schema; avg≤ 25 words.
100: Perfect hierarchy and full Article schema with all properties; avg s 20 words.
Snippet Extractability
Long, uninterrupted prose (≥4-sentence paragraphs) appears on ~60 % of pages, reducing liftability for featured snippets and AI answers.
Score Distribution (
93
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: Wall of text; no lists, headings, or question patterns.
40: Long paragraphs with few lists/Q&A; no obvious snippet targets.
60: Some lists or short Q&A lines, but large narrative chunks still dominate; engines can extract, but not effortlessly.
80: At least one strong extractable block plus good list/heading structure; minor issues (e.g., a few long sentences).
100: Multiple direct-answer blocks and most key facts in ≤ 25-word sentences. Page eligible for featured snippet or FAQ rich result.
Brand Alignment
Several legacy blog posts lack 2025 product references (Copilot, Mesh) and updated CTAs, creating mild brand-voice drift.
Score Distribution (
93
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: Completely off-brand.
40: Significant mismatch.
60: Some outdated or missing elements.
80: Minor tone/terminology drift.
100: Flawless alignment (or N/A if page isn’t brand-centric).
Authority &
Evidence
Roughly 75 % of pages still lack named author bios and ≥ 2 external citations, limiting perceived expertise and ChatGPT citation likelihood.
Score Distribution (
89
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No authority signals.
40: Little trust; generic links; vague author.
60: Moderate authority (niche site) or 1 credible citation.
80: Any two of the above.
100: High-authority domain, strong credentials and ≥ 2 reputable citations.
Freshness
Only 10 % of pages show an update within 90 days; most omit visible or schema dates, dampening Google QDF signals.
Score Distribution (
89
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No date signals
40: > 365 days
60: 181-365 days
80: 91-180 days
100 ≤ 90 days
Structure / Schema /
Readability
Nearly half the articles still feature heading-level gaps or missing Article schema, reducing rich-result eligibility.
Score Distribution (
89
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No meaningful structure or schema.
40: Multiple <h1> or messy HTML, minimal schema; avg > 30 words.
60: Some hierarchy issues or only basic schema; avg s 30 words.
80: Minor heading gaps or partial schema; avg≤ 25 words.
100: Perfect hierarchy and full Article schema with all properties; avg s 20 words.
Snippet Extractability
Long paragraphs and scarce FAQ/definition blocks hinder featured-snippet capture for 83 % of pages.
Score Distribution (
89
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: Wall of text; no lists, headings, or question patterns.
40: Long paragraphs with few lists/Q&A; no obvious snippet targets.
60: Some lists or short Q&A lines, but large narrative chunks still dominate; engines can extract, but not effortlessly.
80: At least one strong extractable block plus good list/heading structure; minor issues (e.g., a few long sentences).
100: Multiple direct-answer blocks and most key facts in ≤ 25-word sentences. Page eligible for featured snippet or FAQ rich result.
Brand Alignment
Many legacy guides omit 2025 AI features (e.g., Smart Groups, AI Agents), causing messaging drift.
Score Distribution (
89
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: Completely off-brand.
40: Significant mismatch.
60: Some outdated or missing elements.
80: Minor tone/terminology drift.
100: Flawless alignment (or N/A if page isn’t brand-centric).
Authority &
Evidence
Only around one-third of articles surface a named author and ≥2 authoritative citations, limiting trust signals.
Score Distribution (
17
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No authority signals.
40: Little trust; generic links; vague author.
60: Moderate authority (niche site) or 1 credible citation.
80: Any two of the above.
100: High-authority domain, strong credentials and ≥ 2 reputable citations.
Freshness
Nearly 70 % of pages show no visible 'updated' date and have not been refreshed in 6+ months, dampening QDF signals.
Score Distribution (
17
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No date signals
40: > 365 days
60: 181-365 days
80: 91-180 days
100 ≤ 90 days
Structure / Schema /
Readability
Pages use basic heading hierarchies but none offer full Article schema; several still include long (25+ word) sentences.
Score Distribution (
17
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: No meaningful structure or schema.
40: Multiple <h1> or messy HTML, minimal schema; avg > 30 words.
60: Some hierarchy issues or only basic schema; avg s 30 words.
80: Minor heading gaps or partial schema; avg≤ 25 words.
100: Perfect hierarchy and full Article schema with all properties; avg s 20 words.
Snippet Extractability
Dense paragraphs remain on ~40 % of pages and FAQ/list patterns are scarce, limiting featured-snippet capture.
Score Distribution (
17
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: Wall of text; no lists, headings, or question patterns.
40: Long paragraphs with few lists/Q&A; no obvious snippet targets.
60: Some lists or short Q&A lines, but large narrative chunks still dominate; engines can extract, but not effortlessly.
80: At least one strong extractable block plus good list/heading structure; minor issues (e.g., a few long sentences).
100: Multiple direct-answer blocks and most key facts in ≤ 25-word sentences. Page eligible for featured snippet or FAQ rich result.
Brand Alignment
Informational pages rarely mention the latest AI-driven UKG products, causing messaging inconsistencies.
Score Distribution (
17
pages)
Scoring Criteria
20: Completely off-brand.
40: Significant mismatch.
60: Some outdated or missing elements.
80: Minor tone/terminology drift.
100: Flawless alignment (or N/A if page isn’t brand-centric).
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