Publish an llms.txt file to guide AI assistant crawlers.
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Why this matters
llms.txt informs AI crawlers about your key pages and organizational details for better citation opportunities, complementing crawlable content and structured data.
Hypothetical standard operating procedure
Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.
- Draft a concise llms.txt describing your organization, product categories, and relevant URLs.
- Place the llms.txt file at the root of your primary domain.
- Keep descriptions factual, non-promotional, and maintain consistency with on-site content.
- Review and update llms.txt regularly to reflect changes in your site or offerings.
- Verify crawler access using official AI crawler documentation and analytics for increased AI citations.
Watch for
Do not rely solely on llms.txt as it does not guarantee crawling, indexing, or citations; keep it concise and up-to-date to avoid misleading crawlers.
Definition of done
AI crawlers discover and cite your properly described key pages consistently across platforms.
Sources & attribution
Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.