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Read MoreIn 2026, the “Agentic Web” is no longer a concept—it is the reality of how information is retrieved. For developers, the challenge has shifted from hiding pages via
robots.txt to explicitly defining them via llms.txt.This file acts as a markdown-based “cheat sheet” for LLMs (like GPT-5 or Claude 4), allowing them to bypass HTML bloat and understand your core services instantly. Below, we break down how to implement this using two distinct methods.
Method 1: The “Manual High-Precision” Approach
This method is best if you have a stable set of services and want to maintain 100% control over the semantic descriptions provided to the AI. You can inject this directly into your
functions.php file or a functional plugin.Step 1: Register the Rewrite Rule
First, we tell WordPress to recognize
llms.txt as a valid URL query.php
add_action('init', function() {
add_rewrite_rule('^llms\.txt$', 'index.php?llms_txt=1', 'top');
});
add_filter('query_vars', function($vars) {
$vars[] = 'llms_txt';
return $vars;
});
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Step 2: Generate the Markdown Content
Next, we hook into
template_redirect to serve the text file. In this manual example, we hard-code the descriptions for maximum “Information Gain” (a key GEO ranking factor).php
add_action('template_redirect', function() {
if (get_query_var('llms_txt')) {
header('Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8');
echo "# Madefinition: SEO & AI Strategy\n";
echo "> Specialized agency providing Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and technical infrastructure for the AI-first web.\n\n";
echo "## Core Services\n";
echo "- [AI Content Strategy](" . home_url('/services/ai-strategy/') . "): Comprehensive roadmaps for LLM visibility.\n";
echo "- [Technical GEO Audit](" . home_url('/services/geo-audit/') . "): Deep-dive analysis of site architecture for AI agent readability.\n";
exit;
}
});
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Method 2: The “Fully Automated” Dynamic Approach
If your site uses Custom Post Types (CPTs) for services, you don’t want to update your code every time you add a new service. This automated version pulls directly from your database.
The Automated Code Logic:
This script pulls your Site Title, Tagline, and all published “Service” posts automatically. It uses the Post Excerpt as the description, which is a best practice for SEO as it allows for concise, keyword-rich summaries.
php
add_action('template_redirect', function() {
if (get_query_var('llms_txt')) {
header('Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8');
// 1. DYNAMIC HEADER
echo "# " . esc_html(get_bloginfo('name')) . "\n";
echo "> " . esc_html(get_bloginfo('description')) . "\n\n";
// 2. DYNAMIC SERVICE LOOP
echo "## Core Services\n";
$services_query = new WP_Query([
'post_type' => 'service', // Ensure this matches your CPT slug
'posts_per_page' => -1,
'post_status' => 'publish'
]);
if ($services_query->have_posts()) {
while ($services_query->have_posts()) {
$services_query->the_post();
$summary = has_excerpt() ? get_the_excerpt() : wp_trim_words(get_the_content(), 25);
echo "- [" . get_the_title() . "](" . get_permalink() . "): " . esc_html($summary) . "\n";
}
wp_reset_postdata();
}
echo "\n## Contact\n";
echo "- [Contact Us](" . home_url('/contact/') . "): Inquire about AI optimization services.";
exit;
}
});
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Pro-Tip for 2026 GEO
After adding this code, go to Settings > Permalinks and click “Save Changes” to flush your rewrite rules. You can then test your work by visiting
://yourdomain.com.By serving your site data in this structured Markdown format, you reduce the “computational cost” for the AI, making it significantly more likely that your brand will be the one cited in a generative search response.
