Introduction
In recent years, the widespread adoption of large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT has significantly changed the way we gather information. Search engines are now incorporating AI, making it necessary to optimize for AI-based searches in addition to traditional SEO (Search Engine Optimization).
This new optimization method is called LLMO (Large Language Model Optimization). LLMO refers to techniques that make it easier for AI to reference information from a website when generating search results.
Currently, many search engines display AI-generated answers at the top of the search results page, followed by traditional search results. By implementing LLMO, a website's information has a higher chance of being cited in AI-generated responses, regardless of its traditional SEO ranking. In other words, this creates an opportunity for your website to appear at the very top of search results, bypassing traditional SEO rankings!!!
What is the Website LLMs.txt Plugin?
Website LLMs.txt is a WordPress plugin designed for LLMO. By using this plugin, you can create an llms.txt file for your website.
The llms.txt file provides structured information about your website, enabling AI to effectively reference it. For example, the llms.txt file for this blog can be found here:
How to Install the Website LLMs.txt Plugin
1. Install the Plugin
- Log in to your WordPress admin panel.
- Click Plugins → Add New.
- Enter Website LLMs.txt in the search bar.
- Click Install Now, then activate the plugin.
2. Basic Setup
After activating the plugin, a submenu item called "LLMs.txt" will be added.
Simply clicking "Save Settings" here will generate an llms.txt file for your site.
I have kept most of the default settings, only changing the update frequency to Weekly.
When you click the button above, a link to llms.txt will appear at the top of the screen.
That's it! You have successfully implemented LLMO on your WordPress site. It's super easy!
Conclusion
By installing the Website LLMs.txt plugin on your WordPress site, you enable AI to learn from your website more effectively, achieving LLMO (Large Language Model Optimization).
In addition to traditional SEO, adopting LLMO as part of your AI-era search optimization strategy can increase your reach to a larger audience.
Prepare for the AI era—start implementing LLMO today!
