Signal 1: Retracing Our Steps — How the First Step Became a System
- Joy Morales
- Nov 6
- 1 min read
Your digital footprint isn’t just where you show up — it’s how AI learns who you are.
That core truth is why we’re revisiting Signal 1 this week.
As AI search evolves, visibility is shifting from location to connection. A website, profile, listing, or image no longer stands on its own. AI reads how everything interacts — structure, schema, behavior, and consistency — and uses those patterns to determine who gets surfaced first.
That’s why the FoundFirst Framework begins with Signal 1 and why it continues to anchor all nine Signals today.
What’s New in Signal 1
AI evaluates relationships, not just pages
Behavior (clicks, comments, reviews) reinforces credibility
Schema, alt-text, and entity links act as clarity markers
Your digital footprint has evolved into a connected system
“Your digital footprint isn’t a place where you show up — it’s the system that teaches AI who you are.”
Watch the Breakdown
Live & Found Episode 16Signal 1: Digital Footprinthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1Y0CGKZupE
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