LLM.txt & AI Crawler Setup Guide for Podcasters

Create a text file at /podcast-ai.txt with a brief introduction of your podcast's subject matter and target audience.

Include markdown-style links to your most important podcast series pages, individual episode pages, and key show notes.

Add a 'Podcast FAQ' section in the file to answer common training bot queries directly, such as your show's format, host names, and primary topics.

User-agent: GPTBot\nAllow: /episodes/\nAllow: /series/\nDisallow: /admin/

Verify your crawler permissions using AI-specific bot testing tools (e.g., if OpenAI provides one, or a general webmaster tool that simulates AI bot access).

Monitor crawl frequency in your server logs to ensure AI bots are accessing your episode pages and show notes, not just static site elements.

Wrap your main episode transcript and show notes within <article> tags to signal its primary content.

Use <section> with descriptive 'aria-label' attributes for different segments within an episode (e.g., 'Guest Interview', 'Listener Q&A', 'Key Takeaways').

Ensure all data tables in your show notes (e.g., for resources mentioned) use proper <thead> and <tbody> tags for structured data extraction.

Keep related concepts and discussions within a 500-word window in your transcripts or show notes.

Avoid ambiguous references; repeat the primary subject or guest name in section summaries within your show notes.

Eliminate ambiguous pronouns (It, They) and replace them with the actual topic, guest name, or podcast title for clarity.