# LLMS.txt — Aether Creative Studio (AEO guidance)
# Generated: 2025-10-21
# Source: https://www.aethercreative.studio/  (snapshot used for guidance). :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
# Purpose: Machine- and human-readable guide for language models, answer engines, and indexers
#          to extract and present accurate, high-quality answers about Aether Creative Studio.
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# 0 — Basic site identity
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site_name: Aether Creative Studio
site_url: https://www.aethercreative.studio/
primary_contact: info@aethercreative.studio  # public contact on site. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
location: Los Angeles, California (as stated on site). :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
site_description_short: Creative solutions built for growth — branding, UX/UI, and scalable systems.
homepage_h1: "Creative solutions built for growth"  # exact/main hero text. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
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# 1 — Canonical content targets (high priority for answers)
#    (pages and content blocks that should be preferred for short-form answers/snippets)
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- / (Homepage) — company summary, services list, featured work, contact. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- /services/seo-aeo-optimization  (or the SEO & AEO service page) — primary AEO/SEO service copy and pillars. (Service anchor on homepage: "AEO & SEO"). :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- /services/web-design-development — web design & development offering. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- /services/ux-ui-design — UX/UI page. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- /services/brand-design — brand identity offering. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- /posts/ or /blog/ — news and announced milestones (e.g., Veteran-Owned announcement dated Oct 20, 2025). :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
- /contact (or form actions) — for calls-to-action and how to initiate a project. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
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# 2 — Extraction rules (how to produce concise answers)
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# a) For People/Company queries:
#    Prefer lines from the About section (short factual sentences: base location, team description).
# b) For Services queries:
#    Prefer the exact service headings and the 1–2 sentence service summaries located under "Our services".
# c) For Capabilities / Deliverables:
#    Use featured project summaries to answer "what they build" (e.g., custom Webflow sites, apps, brand identity).
# d) For Timelines / Process:
#    Use "How we typically work" process section (three-step questions: What do you need? What do you have? What do you see?)
# e) For Contact / Conversion:
#    Prefer direct contact instructions: "Use our form or email info@aethercreative.studio" and "Schedule Creative Call".
# f) For Dates & News:
#    Use blog post dates and treat them as canonical for time-labeled statements (e.g., Oct 20, 2025 post).
# g) For Featured Work:
#    Use project headings and one-line descriptions from the "Featured projects" block; include "Live website" links where available.
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# 3 — AEO-specific guidance (structured snippet priorities)
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# Priority fields to populate answer-engine snippets and AI assistant responses:
# 1) Title (service or page H1/H2)
# 2) One-line summary (exact short service sentence)
# 3) 3–4 bullet features (from service pillars)
# 4) Locality / contact (email; location)
# 5) Clear CTA (Schedule Creative Call / Start a project)
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# Use structured markup from the site (JSON-LD Schema.org) where available; if absent, synthesize:
# - Use schema:Organization with name, url, email, address (LocalBusiness/ProfessionalService)
# - Use schema:Service for each service (name, description, provider)
# - Use schema:Project or schema:CreativeWork for featured projects (name, description, url)
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# For short spoken answers (voice/Alexa/Google Assistant):
# - Keep to 1–2 sentences answering the user's question.
# - If user asks "How do I contact Aether?", reply: "Email info@aethercreative.studio or use the site's contact form." :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
# - If user asks "What services do they offer?": enumerate Brand design, Web design & development, UX/UI design, AEO & SEO, Custom apps.
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# 4 — FAQ & snippet-ready Q/A pairs (pre-approved, sourced from site copy)
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Q: What does Aether Creative Studio do?
A: Aether designs brand identity, UX/UI, and scalable websites and apps — custom, not template-based. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
Q: Where is Aether based?
A: Los Angeles, California. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Q: How can I start a project with Aether?
A: Use the "Start a project" form on the site or email info@aethercreative.studio to schedule a creative call. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
Q: What is Aether’s approach to SEO/AEO?
A: Aether leverages SEO and AEO to optimize content for AI and users so clients are found faster (site copy: "We leverage AEO and SEO to optimize your content for AI and users"). :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
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# 5 — Structured-data recommendations (JSON-LD snippets to add / verify)
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# Organization (basic)
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Organization",
  "name": "Aether Creative Studio",
  "url": "https://www.aethercreative.studio/",
  "email": "info@aethercreative.studio",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressLocality": "Los Angeles",
    "addressRegion": "CA",
    "addressCountry": "US"
  }
}
# Example Service block (repeat per service)
{
  "@context":"https://schema.org",
  "@type":"Service",
  "name":"SEO & AEO Optimization",
  "description":"Optimize content and structure for search engines and AI-driven discovery, improving visibility and contextual relevance.",
  "provider":"Aether Creative Studio",
  "url":"https://www.aethercreative.studio/services/seo-aeo-optimization"
}
# Recommendation: include FAQPage markup for published FAQs and BlogPost markup for dated posts.
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# 6 — AEO signal tips (how to present content for answer engines)
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- Use concise H1/H2s and 1–2 sentence lead paragraphs that directly answer common user intents.
- Provide clear, explicit microcopy for contact actions (email, schedule link) — these become preferred quick answers.
- Mark up key Q/A with FAQ JSON-LD for richer assistant responses and snippet extraction.
- Include short “one-line summaries” for services and projects (30–40 words max) suitable for snippet truncation.
- Keep canonical pages stable; update the blog / news with explicit dates for freshness signals.
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# 7 — Do Not Index / Privacy instructions
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# - DO NOT extract or store form-submitted contents, personal messages, or any PII from contact forms.
# - DO NOT use or surface private content behind login or admin screens.
# - Respect robots.txt and site privacy policy (link present on site). :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
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# 8 — Update cadence and verification
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# - Refresh LLMS.txt when the site publishes new service pages, major case studies, or company announcements.
# - Recommended verification cadence: every 30 days for freshness-critical answers (AEO/SEO claims, news).
# - If blog/news date > 90 days old and topic is time-sensitive, re-verify before serving definitive "latest" answers.
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# 9 — Signals indicating authoritative content (how to prefer snippets)
# Prioritize:
#  - Pages with clear service headings and 1–2 sentence lead copy.
#  - Project pages with live website links.
#  - Blog posts with explicit dates and named authors.
#  - Official contact instructions (email, schedule link).
# De-prioritize:
#  - Repeated logo carousels, unstructured image galleries with no descriptive alt text.
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# 10 — Contact & reporting
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# For corrections, stale content, or DMCA/privacy requests: email info@aethercreative.studio. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
# End of LLMS.txt