1. The Site Introduces Itself
Public files describe the site, the main pages, and the version of the standard it follows.
The Basic Flow
A normal visitor sees design, pages, and content. An AI system also sees a machine-readable layer that gives it faster context.
2. AI Finds the Right Paths
Root discovery files and a sitemap point AI systems to the pages and data that matter most.
3. Trust Gets Easier
Schema, health signals, and related site context make the site easier to classify and review.
The Four Digital Karma Levels
These levels are the easiest way to understand the public-facing path.
AI-Ready
The site has structured data AI systems can parse, understand, and trust.
Signal Present
The site gives AI a clear public machine-readable layer instead of making it guess from page copy alone.
Verified & Trusted
The files are present, the setup is consistent, and the site follows open rules that can be checked.
Federation Member
The site is connected to the wider Digital Karma network and can share clearer trust context with related sites.
What This Means for a Site Owner
The benefit is not buzzwords. The benefit is clarity.
AI Understands the Site Faster
The site can say what it is and what it offers directly.
Developers Get a Clear Build Target
There is a standard set of files to publish and maintain.
Audits Become Simple
You can check a live site and see what is missing without reading every line by hand.
Website Audit
Want to see how a real site measures up?
Run the audit on any public URL and get a clear fix list, a version check, and a download handoff.
When You Need the Full Detail
The standards page is the deep technical reference. Most people should start there only after they understand the basic flow.