Product data checks

The six signals behind an AI product readiness score

When shoppers ask an AI assistant what to buy, the answer is only as good as the product information it can find. Hasmord's product data audit scores a page across six AI-readiness signals, then lists what to fix first. The six are Hasmord's framework for reviewing product information — not the ranking factors of ChatGPT, Perplexity or any other assistant.

Last updated September 21, 2026

What the score is answering

A product data audit looks at one product page, or a catalog, and answers three questions: is the product clearly described, are its claims backed by evidence, and what should change first. That helps AI assistants and shoppers understand and compare the product.

It does not tell you why a particular assistant recommended or skipped your product. Assistants do not publish those reasons.

Who this is for

A good fit for brands and ecommerce teams whose products are compared on specifications, use conditions or evidence; for the catalog and content people who own product pages; for SEO and AEO leads evaluating an information-first audit; and for agencies running product-information checks for clients.

Less useful for teams that only want classic keyword-rank tracking, and for sites with no comparable product or service page.

The six AI-readiness signals

Each signal is a short check. Together they make up the readiness score breakdown you see in Hasmord, where the same six appear as Structure, Query coverage, Explainability, Comparison, Trust and Freshness.

1. Structure

Is the product identity clear — brand, model, variant, canonical URL? Are key facts readable as text, rather than locked inside images?

2. Query coverage

Does the page answer the questions buyers in this category ask: fit, compatibility, size, use conditions and similar?

3. Explainability

Are benefits stated as specific facts with conditions, rather than empty adjectives such as “premium”, “best” or “powerful”?

4. Comparison

Can a reader tell how this product differs from the alternatives — including what it is not for?

5. Trust signals

Are warranty, returns, support and the sources behind claims easy to find?

6. Freshness and availability

Are price, stock and dated information current, and consistent across everything the page says?

Checks are organised by category, because different products need different facts. Hasmord currently supports 41 categories in eight groups: electronics and tech; fashion and accessories; home and living; health, beauty and lifestyle; automotive; kids, baby and pets; food and consumables; and software and digital products.

Missing, conflicting or unconfirmed

Not every gap is the same problem, so the report keeps them apart:

FindingWhat it meansTypical next step
MissingA fact buyers compare on is not on the page at all.Add the fact, if you know it.
ConflictingThe page, a source or another listing disagree.Decide which value is correct and fix the others.
UnconfirmedA claim is stated but no matching source supports it yet.Add a source, narrow the claim, or remove it.

How claims are matched to sources is covered in product claims and evidence checks.

What a finding looks like

Illustrative example. Invented to show the shape of a report, not a customer result. The fuller sample layout is on the product data audit page.

Product: Example trail running shoe, model TR-2 (footwear).

ItemFindingSuggested change
SizingMissing — width options are not listed.Add the widths and a sizing note.
WeightConflicting — the page says 280 g; the spec sheet says 295 g for size 9.Confirm the value and state the size it applies to.
“Waterproof”Unconfirmed — no test or membrane specification is linked.Link the source, or soften the claim.
Best forMissing — no terrain or distance it suits.Add “best for / not ideal for”.
ReturnsPresent.No change.

How to run an audit in Hasmord

  1. Add products. Paste a public product URL, or import a CSV with a URL and category per row; brand and model are optional.
  2. Read the report. The six signals, with the gaps prioritised. Export it as a PDF when you need to share it.
  3. Review suggested improvements. Nothing is published until a person approves it, and approved changes can be rolled back.
  4. Check again. Re-run after you update the page, and compare the reports.

The free check on the homepage takes one product with no signup. Plan limits for larger catalogs are on the pricing page, and the full step-by-step is on the product data audit page.

What this page does not claim

Frequently asked questions

What is a product data audit?

A review of a product page or catalog for missing, conflicting and unconfirmed information, so the product is easier for AI assistants and shoppers to understand and compare.

What are the six AI-readiness signals?

Structure, Query coverage, Explainability, Comparison, Trust signals, and Freshness and availability. They are Hasmord's scoring framework for product information.

Is this the same as an SEO audit?

Related, not the same. An SEO audit usually targets crawling and rankings. This audit targets whether product facts are clear, comparable and supported, for AI answers and for shoppers.

Does a high score mean ChatGPT will recommend me?

No. It means your own product information is clearer on the six signals. Assistants choose products on their own, and results vary by assistant and search mode.

What is the difference between missing, conflicting and unconfirmed?

Missing means the fact is absent from the page. Conflicting means the page, a source or another listing disagree. Unconfirmed means a claim is stated but no matching source supports it yet.

Can I audit a whole catalog?

Yes. Import products by CSV, up to 1,000 rows per file. Plan limits for larger catalogs are on the pricing page.

How often should I re-run it?

After material changes to the product page or its evidence, and whenever price, stock or claims drift. Checking again is part of the workflow, so you can compare reports.

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