PocketSEOGet Easy Backlinks by Submitting Your llms.txt File to Directories
Lukas Hermann @_lhermann
Key Takeaway
Creating an llms.txt file and submitting it to specialized directories like GitHub's LLMs.txt Hub and LLMstxt.site provides an easy way to earn quality backlinks while preparing your site for AI crawlers. Simply create a text file listing your main content sections and contact info, upload it to your root directory, then submit your domain to these growing directories. This strategy works because these platforms actively collect and showcase websites implementing the llms.txt standard, giving you backlinks from established domains while positioning your site as forward-thinking for the AI-driven web.
What is llms.txt and how does it work?
llms.txt is a simple text file that tells AI crawlers and language models how to find and use your website's content. It's like robots.txt but for AI systems.
How can llms.txt create quick backlink opportunities?
Two directories actively collect and link to websites with llms.txt files:
- GitHub LLMs.txt Hub (github.com/thedaviddias/llms-txt-hub)
- LLMstxt.site (llmstxt.site)
Both sites create directories of websites that have implemented llms.txt, giving you a backlink from their domain.
How do you set up llms.txt for backlinks?
Step 1: Create Your llms.txt File
Create a file called llms.txt in your website's root directory (same place as robots.txt). Include:
# llms.txt
# This file provides information for AI systems about our website
# Main content sections
/blog
/about
/services
# Contact information
Contact: [email protected]Step 2: Make it Accessible
Upload the file so it's available at yoursite.com/llms.txt
Step 3: Submit to Directories
For GitHub Hub:
- Fork the llms-txt-hub repository
- Add your site to their list
- Submit a pull request
For LLMstxt.site:
- Visit their submission page
- Enter your domain
- They'll crawl and add your site automatically
Why does submitting llms.txt to directories work for SEO?
These directories are gaining traction as more websites adopt llms.txt. The backlinks come from:
- Established GitHub repository with decent authority
- Dedicated llms.txt directory site
- Potential future directories as this standard grows
What bonus benefits come from using llms.txt directories?
- Helps AI systems understand your content structure
- Positions you as forward-thinking with new web standards
- Takes under 30 minutes to implement
- No ongoing maintenance required
This is a simple way to get a couple legitimate backlinks while preparing your site for the AI-driven web.
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