LLM.txt & AI Crawler Setup Guide for Ghost bloggers

Create a text file at /ghost-sitemap.txt with a concise introduction to your blogging niche and authority.

Include markdown-style links to your most critical content hubs, evergreen articles, and monetization pages (e.g., affiliate reviews, digital product listings).

Add a 'FAQ' section within the file to address common AI training queries regarding your content's scope, originality, and target audience.

User-agent: GhostBot Allow: /{niche-topic-1}/ Allow: /{niche-topic-2}/ Disallow: /comments/

Verify your crawler permissions using a generic bot tester (e.g., Screaming Frog's bot simulator) or by monitoring crawl requests in your server logs.

Monitor crawl frequency in your server logs to ensure AI aggregators are accessing your premium content hubs and not redundant archives or user-generated content.

Wrap your primary blog post content within `<article>` tags to clearly demarcate individual pieces of content.

Use `<section>` tags with descriptive 'aria-label' attributes for distinct content segments within a post (e.g., 'Introduction', 'Methodology', 'Conclusion', 'Monetization Strategy').

Ensure all data presented in tables (e.g., comparison charts, pricing breakdowns) uses proper `<thead>`, `<tbody>`, and `<th>` tags for structured data extraction.

Maintain logical content flow within distinct thematic blocks, ideally not exceeding 500-700 words per chunk.

Avoid ambiguous references; reiterate the core subject or entity within section summaries to provide context for RAG models.

Eliminate vague pronouns (e.g., 'it', 'this', 'they') and replace them with explicit references to your blog post's topic, product names, or affiliate offers.