Developer Relations: Get Your Content Indexed by AI
How developer relations can identify and solve the problem of content not being indexed by ai systems. Role-specific strategies and action items.
Why This Matters for Developer Relations
For Developer Relations, your content exists but AI systems haven't discovered or indexed it. Learn how to get your pages into AI training and retrieval systems. This directly impacts your ability to succeed in your role as AI becomes a primary discovery channel.
Signs Developer Relations Should Recognize
New content isn't reaching AI systems
AI has no knowledge of recent updates
Minimal AI crawler activity on your site
Indexing issues limit AI discovery
Solutions for Developer Relations
Strategies tailored for developer relations:
Create and submit comprehensive XML sitemap
Improve internal linking to distribute authority
Optimize page speed for crawler efficiency
Ensure content is server-rendered, not client-only
Submit to Bing Webmaster Tools (used by multiple AI systems)
Link new content from your homepage or hub pages
Action Items for Developer Relations
Start with these concrete steps:
Test how AI coding assistants describe your tool
Add SoftwareApplication schema to documentation
Create a "Why choose [tool]" page with clear differentiation
Structure tutorials with clear step-by-step formatting
Include use case examples AI can reference
Helpful Resources
Developer Relations Guide
Complete guide for developer relations