Glossary
.well-known
A standard path prefix for site-wide metadata files.
Definition
.well-known hosts security.txt and other discovery documents. Keep it publicly readable.
In practice
- Use precise language on public pages so assistants and crawlers share the same meaning
- Pair definitions with crawlable HTML, metadata, and intentional robots policy
- Measure outcomes (mentions, citations, pillar scores) after you change signals
See also
Next step
Browse the glossary index, read what is AI visibility?, or measure your site.
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FAQ
What is .well-known?
A standard path prefix for site-wide metadata files.
Why does .well-known matter for AI visibility?
.well-known hosts security.txt and other discovery documents. Keep it publicly readable.
How can BatSignal help?
BatSignal measures crawl access, content readiness, ChatGPT presence, and related signals so teams can improve AI visibility with evidence—not guesswork.