Rubric signal sub-query-coverageContent, 10 of 11
Sub-query coverage
Fraction of decomposed sub-questions answered in body content.
- Class
- Content
- Source
- Profound Query Fanouts methodology
Why it matters for AI citation
Engines decompose seed queries into 4–6 sub-queries (Profound 'fanouts'). Missing answers = missing citations.
How to fix it
Add a Q&A section that explicitly addresses the top 5 sub-questions for your topic.
About the Content class
Whether the page actually answers the buyer query directly, completely, and in the right register. BLUF, query coverage, sub-question coverage, readability.
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