LearnSources7 minUpdated: 10 Jun 2026

Why structured sources matter for AI visibility

Sources are the difference between a claim and a verifiable profile. For Google, LLMs and agents they are a central trust anchor.

In short

  • Sources help verify and place profile information.
  • Good sources are public, stable and thematically precise.
  • agentready.ch separates verified information from open assumptions.

What counts as a good source

Good sources are public pages that back a concrete claim: service pages, about pages, contact pages, API documentation, pricing or booking pages, legal notices and relevant product pages.

The closer a source is to the actual service, the more helpful it is for search engines and AI systems.

Why sources matter for agents

An agent shouldn't just guess whether a business fits. It should be able to see why a profile is relevant and which actions are allowed.

Sources reduce hallucinations, make recommendations more traceable and help build trust.

How agentready.ch processes sources

When building a profile, agentready.ch collects publicly reachable information, screenshots and recognizable service areas. From this come profile text, services, trust signals and machine-readable files.

Open points stay visible. A verified profile is created only once the key details have been personally reviewed.

Checklist

  • Back main services with stable URLs
  • Make contact and booking paths publicly findable
  • Document API or calculator functions
  • Keep legal and company details current
  • Don't take unclear claims as facts

Frequently asked

Do all sources have to come from your own website?

No. Your own sources matter, but public documentation, product pages, API pages or relevant profiles can help too, if they clearly back the claim.

What happens if sources are missing?

A profile can still be prepared, but certain claims stay weaker. For a strong agent-ready profile, core services and contact paths should be verifiable.

Next step

Live proof — not a screenshot

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What is agentready.ch and does it work technically?

agentready.ch is a curated Swiss directory that makes businesses readable and contactable for AI agents — via llms.txt, agent.json and a live MCP endpoint. The machine endpoints respond correctly.

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