Understanding Your Scan Results
TL;DR
Your AgentReady™ scan results include an overall score, sub-scores for each of the eight factors, any active floors or bonuses, and a prioritized issues list. Understanding each component helps you make the smartest improvements first.
Last updated: 2026-03-09
Reading the Overall Score and Grade#
At the top of your results, you will see your overall AI Readiness Score (0 to 100) and its corresponding letter grade. This is the single number that summarizes your site's readiness for AI discovery.
The score is a weighted average of your performance across eight factors. Some factors carry more weight than others — for example, Content Quality and Bot Access each account for 20% of your score, while Speed accounts for 5%. This means a low Bot Access score will hurt you more than a low Speed score.
The letter grade maps directly to score ranges. An A+ requires a 90 or above. The average website scores in the low C range (45 to 54). See the full grade scale for every grade and its range.
What Each Sub-Score Means#
Below your overall score, you will find individual sub-scores for each of the eight factors: Schema Markup, Content Quality, Bot Access, Topic Clarity, AI Protocols, Speed & Performance, Authority & Trust, and Crawl Health.
Each sub-score is displayed on a 0 to 100 scale. A green sub-score means that factor is strong. Yellow means there is room for improvement. Red means that factor is significantly dragging down your overall score.
Pay special attention to any sub-score below 30. Low scores in high-weight factors (like Bot Access or Content Quality) have the biggest negative impact on your overall grade. These are your highest-priority fixes. For deep dives into each factor, visit the factors section.
Understanding Floors and Bonuses#
Your results may show active floors or bonuses. Floors are score caps that activate when fundamental problems exist. For example, if your site deliberately blocks AI crawlers, your overall score is capped at 30 regardless of how well you perform on other factors.
Bonuses reward sites that go above and beyond. Supporting all three AI protocols (llms.txt, NLWeb, and MCP) earns a Protocol Trifecta bonus. Having complete authority signals earns a Full Authority bonus.
If a floor is active, fixing the underlying issue should be your top priority. Floors override everything else — no amount of schema markup or great content can overcome a blocked crawler. See the floors and bonuses reference for the complete list.
The Issues List#
The issues list is where your results become actionable. Each issue describes a specific problem found during the scan, the factor it belongs to, its impact level (high, medium, or low), and a recommended fix.
Issues are sorted by impact by default, so the most important fixes appear first. Each issue includes a brief explanation of why it matters and a link to a detailed fix guide. Some issues also include code snippets you can copy and paste.
Not every issue needs to be fixed immediately. Focus on high-impact issues in high-weight factors first. A single high-impact fix in Bot Access (20% weight) will move your score more than three low-impact fixes in Speed (5% weight).
Prioritizing Fixes by Impact#
The most effective approach is to fix issues in order of expected score impact. Here is a simple framework for prioritizing:
First, address any active floors. These cap your score and nothing else matters until they are resolved. Second, tackle high-impact issues in the highest-weighted factors (Content Quality 20%, Bot Access 20%, Schema Markup 18%). Third, work on medium-impact issues and lower-weighted factors. Finally, pursue bonuses by adopting AI protocols and completing authority signals.
After each round of fixes, rescan your site. You will see your score update in real time. This iterative approach lets you verify that changes are working and reprioritize as needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my score capped even though most of my sub-scores are high?
You likely have an active floor. Floors cap your overall score when a fundamental problem exists, like blocking AI bots or having zero schema markup. Check the floors section of your results and fix the underlying issue first.
How much will fixing a single issue improve my score?
It depends on the issue's impact level and the weight of the factor it belongs to. High-impact issues in high-weight factors like Bot Access or Content Quality can improve your score by 10 to 20 points. Low-impact issues in low-weight factors might only move the needle by 1 to 3 points.
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