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AI Visibility with LLMs.txt
The llms.txt feature is a powerful new way to make your platform more accessible to AI models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. Think of it as a "Sitemap for AI". This will help AI agents understand exactly what your platform is about and where to find the most relevant information.
What is it & why you need it
The llms.txt file is a proposed web standard designed to provide a markdown-formatted overview of your website specifically for AI models. While search engines use sitemaps to index your pages, AI models use llms.txt to:
• Understand your platform's core purpose without having to crawl every single page.
• Quickly find important links to your courses, community, or blog.
• Process information more efficiently by using a clean markdown format instead of complex HTML.
As AI takes centerstage, having this feature will give you a big advantage to:
• Get discovered in AI answers
• Control how your brand is represented
• Highlight your most valuable content for AI
• Drive high-intent traffic because AI-driven users are often closer to taking action
• Keep outdated content out of AI responses
How to get started using it
You can access the llms.txt file editor directly from your admin dashboard. To do that, go to Site Settings -> General Settings. From there, go to the LLMs.txt tab.
You can basically write in plain English. Here’s the format you should follow:
1. The Title (Required)
Start with a single # followed by the name of your platform or project.
Example: # My EzyCourse Academy
2. The Summary (Optional)
Add a brief summary of what your platform is about inside a blockquote (>).
Example: > A comprehensive online learning platform specializing in digital marketing and web development courses.
3. Sections
Use ## headers to create sections for different types of content, such as Courses, Resources, etc.
Example: ## Featured Courses
4. Link Lists (Recommended)
Under each section, provide links to your pages using the markdown format: - [Name](url): Description.
Example: - [Mastering SEO](https://yourdomain.com/courses/seo ): A deep dive into modern search engine optimization.
Once done, make sure you save to keep the changes.
You can view the file from any browser. Just visit the URL: https:://yourdomain.com/llms.txt
Example Template
# My EzyCourse Academy
> A comprehensive online learning platform specializing in digital marketing and web development courses.
## Featured Courses
- [Mastering SEO](https://yourdomain.com/courses/seo): A deep dive into modern search engine optimization.
- [JavaScript Basics](https://yourdomain.com/courses/js-basics): An introduction to JavaScript programming language and how to get started as a beginner.
## Community & Resources
- [Community Forum](https://yourdomain.com/community): Connect with other students and experts.
- [Blog](https://yourdomain.com/blog): Read our latest articles and updates.
Best Practices
• Be Concise: AI models have limited "context windows", so keep your descriptions brief and high-level.
• Curate Content: Don't list every single page. Focus on the most important ones that an AI would need to know about to help a user.
• Use Absolute URLs: Always use full URLs (including https:// ) so the AI can navigate directly to the pages.
• Update Regularly: If you launch a new flagship course, make sure to add it to your llms.txt file. Also, remove any section or URL that is no longer in use.