Automated Structure Check

AEO Scanner

Checks whether your content is structured so AI answer engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude) can find, quote, and cite it — scored against The AEO Standard v1.0, a published rubric by iSimplifyMe.

This tool checks structure automatically — headings, schema markup, paragraph length, and similar signals. Some things it genuinely can't judge, like whether your writing says anything new — that takes a person or an AI reviewer, marked "needs review" below. Others it could theoretically check but not from a single pasted page, like whether other pages link to this one — that takes a full site crawl, marked "needs more data" below. Neither is scored as failing.
What gets checked, before you paste anything
Substance & Originality
25 pts — needs a person or AI reviewer
Citable Answer Blocks
15 pts — checked automatically
Schema Markup
10 pts — checked automatically
AI Retrieval Readiness
20 pts — mostly automatic
Headings & Structure
10 pts — checked automatically
Internal Links
10 pts — mostly automatic
SEO & Page Basics
10 pts — checked automatically
Substance & Originality25 pts
  • Says something not already in the top search results5
  • First-hand experience or an expert is named5
  • Specific names, numbers, examples — not generic advice5
  • Couldn't be produced by asking an AI the same question once5
  • Shows real expertise or original data5
Citable Answer Blocks15 pts
  • Answers are visible on the page, not hidden3
  • Each answer is 40–60 words and stands alone3
  • The main question is answered in the first 40 words3
  • At least 3–5 distinct questions are answered3
  • States facts directly, not "might" or "maybe"3
Schema Markup10 pts
  • FAQ markup with 3+ questions and answers2
  • Article markup present2
  • Breadcrumb markup present2
  • Other relevant markup where it applies2
  • Markup is written correctly, no errors2
AI Retrieval Readiness20 pts
  • Key facts appear in the first sentence or two of each section3
  • Short paragraphs, 2–4 sentences3
  • Content breaks cleanly at headings and paragraphs3
  • The same name is used for the same thing throughout3
  • Claims are backed by specific numbers3
  • Sources are linked for stats and claims3
  • No vague pronouns standing in for the subject2
Headings & Structure10 pts
  • One clear page title (H1)2
  • Heading levels don't skip around2
  • Headings phrased as questions where it fits2
  • Jump links to sections, for longer pages2
  • Structure is easy to follow, no unusual markup2
Internal Links10 pts
  • Links back to a related hub or pillar page2
  • 3+ links to other pages, varied link text2
  • Links to related content on the same topic2
  • Covers the related questions people also ask2
  • Other pages link back to this one2
SEO & Page Basics10 pts
  • Page title is 50–60 characters2
  • Meta description is 150–160 characters2
  • Web address is short and won't go stale2
  • Every image has alt text1
  • Social preview tags are set up1
  • Canonical link is present1
  • Page loads in under 3 seconds1
PASTE CONTENT
Scores differ by format on purpose, not by accident: Plain Text has no headings or links to check, so those sections read low. Markdown adds headings, links, and images. Full Page (HTML) is the only mode that can check schema markup and social meta tags, since those don't exist outside HTML.
Type or paste any text — an article, a page section, a draft.
ANNOTATED OUTPUT
Rubric: The AEO Standard v1.0, iSimplifyMe, CC BY 4.0. This implementation is an independent client-side scanner, not affiliated with iSimplifyMe. MODE: TEXT