Signal Strength · dimensions 08–15
What can actually be detected.
What machines and markets can actually detect. Signal dimensions govern whether the organization is legible to search engines, AI systems, citation networks and distribution channels — and whether attention converts and is measured.
8 dimensions · automated · structural
The eight
Signal Strength dimensions
Each dimension is scored 1.0–10.0 against observable evidence. Signal Strength is the average of the eight.
- 08
AI & Search Accessibility
Can search engines, AI systems and crawlers reliably discover and access the content?
- 09
Engineering Strength
Is the digital platform technically strong, performant, accessible and resilient?
- 10
Offering Architecture
Can people and machines clearly understand what the organization offers and how offerings relate?
- 11
Machine Content & Context
Is content structured with sufficient context for AI systems to understand entities, topics and relationships?
- 12
Channel Reach
Is the organization visible and active across the channels where audiences discover information?
- 13
Third-Party Verification
Is the organization supported by credible external evidence, citations, coverage, reviews and references?
- 14
User Action Pathways
Can users easily move from interest to an appropriate next action?
- 15
Response Infrastructure
Can the organization respond to user intent dynamically through search, tools, AI, personalization or guided experiences?