Does LLMs.txt matter? We tracked 10 sites to find out

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

Google Search Team Does Not Endorse LLMs.txt Files

Yep, back on comments from Google on the LLMs.txt file. Another question came up on Bluesky asking if the fact that some ...
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Is OpenAI Crawling LLMs.txt Files? Google Says It Won't.

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 ...

Why LLM-only pages aren’t the answer to AI search

Creating pages only machines will see won’t improve AI search visibility. Data shows standard SEO fundamentals still drive AI ...

Most Major News Publishers Block AI Training & Retrieval Bots

BuzzStream analyzed robots.txt files for 100 top news sites. 79% block training bots, but 71% also block retrieval bots that ...
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The Modern Guide To Robots.txt: How To Use It Avoiding The Pitfalls

Robots.txt just turned 30 – cue the existential crisis! Like many hitting the big 3-0, it’s wondering if it’s still relevant in today’s world of AI and advanced search algorithms. Spoiler alert: It ...