Issues Overview

See every blocker holding back your AI visibility. From missing headings to weak credibility signals, GEOReport shows what’s broken, how bad it is and what to fix first.

Issue Classification

Every issue is classified by:

• Difficulty → How hard is this to fix? (Beginner-friendly vs developer-level).

• Impact → How much does it affect AI visibility? (Blocking vs Nice-to-have).

• Status → Open, Resolved, or Ignored.

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Why this matters for AI visibility?

AI engines like ChatGPT work like students writing essays. If your site has structural errors (like missing headings), it’s like handing them a textbook with missing chapter titles — they can’t quote you confidently.

• A missing <h1> is a Critical issue → AI may not even know what your page is about.

• A button missing an accessible label is a Medium issue → AI might still understand your content, but you lose credibility signals.

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FAQs

What does “Difficulty” mean in issue classification?

It shows how hard a fix is. Some issues (like adding an <h1> or breaking text into shorter paragraphs) are beginner-friendly. Others (like adding semantic HTML or schema markup) may require developer-level skills.

What does “Impact” mean in issue classification?

Impact tells you how much the issue affects AI visibility. Critical issues can block AI from understanding or citing your page, while Medium or Minor issues polish your performance but won’t completely block visibility.

What does “Status” mean in issue classification?

Each issue can be marked as:

• Open → Needs fixing

• Resolved → Already fixed

• Ignored → You’ve chosen not to fix it (not recommended for Critical issues)

Why does a missing <h1> count as Critical?

Because the <h1> tells AI your page’s main topic. Without it, AI may not know what the page is about and skip citing it entirely.

Why is a missing button label only Medium impact?

Because while it hurts accessibility and credibility signals, it doesn’t usually block AI from parsing your main content. But fixing it still improves trust and user experience.

How should I prioritize fixing issues?

Start with Critical issues first. They often have the biggest impact on AI visibility. Then tackle Medium and Minor issues to improve overall polish and competitiveness.

Do Critical issues guarantee low visibility?

Almost always. AI is trained to avoid unclear or unreliable content. If it can’t identify your main headings, sections, or structure, it won’t risk citing you.

Why does GEOReport separate difficulty and impact?

Because not every high-impact issue is hard to fix. For example, adding a missing <h1> is simple but crucial. GEOReport makes it clear where you can get “quick wins.”