We analyzed llms.txt across 10 websites. Only two saw AI traffic increases — and it wasn't because of the file.

To meet the web content crawlability and indexability needs of large language models, a new standards proposal for AI/LLMs by Australian technologist Jeremy Howard is here. His proposed llms.txt acts ...

Recently, Google said that no AI system is currently using the LLMS.txt file. But maybe some are starting to? OpenAI may be starting to discover and crawl LLMS.txt files on websites. While Google's ...

Yoast SEO has added support for llms.txt for both free and premium users, enabling them to future-proof their sites for AI Search. llms.txt is a proposal for a new standard that will enable large ...

Yep, back on comments from Google on the LLMs.txt file. Another question came up on Bluesky asking if the fact that some Google properties still have the LLMs.txt files up, if that is some sort of ...

Google Search Advocate John Mueller pushed back on the idea of serving raw Markdown files to LLM crawlers, raising technical concerns on Reddit and calling the concept “a stupid idea” on Bluesky.

While Google is opening up the discussion on giving credit and adhering to copyright when training large language models (LLMs) for generative AI products, their focus is on the robots.txt file.

Agencies are selling entrepreneurs quick fixes for LLM visibility, but the only strategy that lasts is the blend of PR credibility and SEO clarity. The “AI SEO” hype machine is loud, and it’s filled ...