How to Write llms.txt
llms.txt is a simple file at your site root that tells AI crawlers what your business is and which pages matter most. It is not a ranking signal and not a replacement for good content — it is a clarity signal that helps AI understand your site faster.
What llms.txt is
A plain-text file (like robots.txt but for AI) that states your entity, your key sections, and any notes for crawlers. Some AI crawlers read it; others infer from the page. Either way, it costs little and helps.
Recommended format
- A short line on who you are and what you do.
- A bullet list of key pages with one-line descriptions.
- Optional notes (e.g., "specs are authoritative; news is dated").
- Keep it plain text, stable, and truthful.
Limits to state honestly
llms.txt is not a ranking factor and no platform is obligated to honor it. It complements, not replaces, structured data and real content. Do not put claims in it you cannot back on the page.
Where Qikaiyuan fits
The Qikaiyuan GEO Foreign-Trade Site-Building System generates an llms.txt from your knowledge base so it stays consistent with the site and updates with L3 retests (L1 build / L2 knowledge base / L3 retest loop).
Objective boundary
An llms.txt improves clarity; it does not guarantee citation or indexing. Treat it as documentation for crawlers, not a lever.
Is llms.txt required for GEO?
No. It is a helpful extra. The core is structured, consistent facts on the page. Add llms.txt once the base is solid.
Will it hurt if I skip it?
No. You simply lose a small clarity aid. Many strong sites have none. It is low-cost insurance, not a must.
How long should it be?
Short. A few lines about you and a dozen key links with descriptions. A novel-length file gets ignored.
Pair it with the six signs and build it in via GEO site building. The product emits llms.txt by default.