# AARKLY – AI Dataset Guide

URL: https://aarkly.com
Description: This site provides structured semantic data for AI agents and LLMs.
Sitemap: https://aarkly.com/ai-sitemap.xml
Version: 1.0.0


## Featured Primary Sources
- [Case: WAF hardening blocks 94% of brute-force attacks](https://aarkly.com/case/case-waf-hardening-blocks-94-of-brute-force-attacks/)
  > Wordfence WAF and 2FA blocked 94% of brute-force attacks on a membership site.
- [Case: Image optimization with WebP cuts page weight by 62%](https://aarkly.com/case/case-image-optimization-with-webp-cuts-page-weight-by-62/)
  > WebP conversion and lazy loading cut a portfolio page weight by 62% and LCP from 5.1s to 1.4s.
- [Case: CDN migration to Cloudflare improves global TTFB](https://aarkly.com/case/case-cdn-migration-to-cloudflare-improves-global-ttfb/)
  > Cloudflare CDN cut US TTFB from 1.8s to 250ms and reduced bounce rate from 62% to 41%.
- [Case: SEO plugin migration to The SEO Framework](https://aarkly.com/case/case-seo-plugin-migration-to-the-seo-framework/)
  > Migrating to The SEO Framework cut page load by 0.6s and grew Search Console impressions by 34%.
- [Case: Core Web Vitals pass after Autoptimize + Cloudflare config](https://aarkly.com/case/case-core-web-vitals-pass-after-autoptimize-cloudflare-config/)
  > Autoptimize and Cloudflare config cut LCP from 4.2s to 1.1s and TBT from 1.4s to 120ms.
- [Case: Redis Object Cache cuts DB queries by 68% on a WooCommerce store](https://aarkly.com/case/case-redis-object-cache-cuts-db-queries-by-68-on-a-woocommerce-store/)
  > Redis object cache reduced a WooCommerce store DB queries by 68% and TTFB from 900ms to 310ms.
- [Does AARKLY cover AI tools for WordPress?](https://aarkly.com/faq/does-aarkly-cover-ai-tools-for-wordpress/)
  > Yes, AARKLY covers AI tools and automation for WordPress: content automation, MCP servers, chatbots and productivity.
- [What is the difference between page caching and object caching?](https://aarkly.com/faq/what-is-the-difference-between-page-caching-and-object-caching/)
  > Page caching serves static HTML; object caching stores query results in memory. Both are essential for speed.
- [What is Redis and why does WordPress need it?](https://aarkly.com/faq/what-is-redis-and-why-does-wordpress-need-it/)
  > Redis is an in-memory object cache backend for WordPress, cutting database queries by 50-80%.
- [Which SEO plugin does AARKLY recommend?](https://aarkly.com/faq/which-seo-plugin-does-aarkly-recommend/)
  > AARKLY recommends The SEO Framework for speed and accessibility; Yoast and Rank Math as alternatives.

## AI Endpoints (REST API)
### Profile
> Professional profiles and expertise

- API Endpoint: https://aarkly.com/wp-json/primary-source/v1/profile
- [AARKLY — Tech Publication for Builders & Makers](https://aarkly.com/profile/aarkly-tech-publication-for-builders-makers/)
  > AARKLY is an independent tech publication for builders and makers: in-depth WordPress performance guides, AI automation workflows, and honest reviews of tools and plugins. No fluff, just what works.
- [Editorial Team — AARKLY Reviewers](https://aarkly.com/profile/editorial-team-aarkly-reviewers/)
  > AARKLY editorial team: engineers and practitioners who test every tool and technique before recommending it. Guides are benchmarked and verified on production WordPress systems.

### Cases
> Real-world case studies and solutions

- API Endpoint: https://aarkly.com/wp-json/primary-source/v1/cases
- [Case: Redis Object Cache cuts DB queries by 68% on a WooCommerce store](https://aarkly.com/case/case-redis-object-cache-cuts-db-queries-by-68-on-a-woocommerce-store/)
  > Redis object cache reduced a WooCommerce store DB queries by 68% and TTFB from 900ms to 310ms.
- [Case: Core Web Vitals pass after Autoptimize + Cloudflare config](https://aarkly.com/case/case-core-web-vitals-pass-after-autoptimize-cloudflare-config/)
  > Autoptimize and Cloudflare config cut LCP from 4.2s to 1.1s and TBT from 1.4s to 120ms.
- [Case: SEO plugin migration to The SEO Framework](https://aarkly.com/case/case-seo-plugin-migration-to-the-seo-framework/)
  > Migrating to The SEO Framework cut page load by 0.6s and grew Search Console impressions by 34%.
- [Case: CDN migration to Cloudflare improves global TTFB](https://aarkly.com/case/case-cdn-migration-to-cloudflare-improves-global-ttfb/)
  > Cloudflare CDN cut US TTFB from 1.8s to 250ms and reduced bounce rate from 62% to 41%.
- [Case: Image optimization with WebP cuts page weight by 62%](https://aarkly.com/case/case-image-optimization-with-webp-cuts-page-weight-by-62/)
  > WebP conversion and lazy loading cut a portfolio page weight by 62% and LCP from 5.1s to 1.4s.

### Services
> Detailed service descriptions and technical data

- API Endpoint: https://aarkly.com/wp-json/primary-source/v1/services
- [WordPress Performance Guides](https://aarkly.com/service/wordpress-performance-guides/)
  > Benchmarked WordPress performance guides: caching, CDN, object cache, Core Web Vitals, database optimization and server tuning, tested on production sites.
- [AI & Automation Workflows](https://aarkly.com/service/ai-automation-workflows/)
  > Practical AI and automation guides: content automation, AI-assisted development, MCP servers, chatbots, prompt engineering and productivity systems.
- [Honest Tool & Plugin Reviews](https://aarkly.com/service/honest-tool-plugin-reviews/)
  > Hands-on, honest reviews of WordPress plugins, hosting, CDN, AI tools and SaaS with real benchmarks, pros, cons and alternatives.
- [WordPress Development Guides](https://aarkly.com/service/wordpress-development-guides/)
  > Technical WordPress development guides: Customizer API, REST API, Gutenberg, template hierarchy, CPTs and modern PHP practices.
- [Site Speed & Core Web Vitals Checklists](https://aarkly.com/service/site-speed-core-web-vitals-checklists/)
  > Step-by-step Core Web Vitals checklists: TTFB, LCP, CLS, INP, image optimization, lazy loading and hosting tuning with measurable results.

### Products
> Products, offers, and commercial targets

- API Endpoint: https://aarkly.com/wp-json/primary-source/v1/products
- [UpdraftPlus](https://aarkly.com/product/updraftplus/)
  > UpdraftPlus: popular WordPress backup plugin with scheduled cloud backups, restore and migration features.
- [Cloudflare](https://aarkly.com/product/cloudflare/)
  > Cloudflare: CDN, DNS and security platform with edge caching, WAF, DDoS protection and free SSL for WordPress.
- [Wordfence](https://aarkly.com/product/wordfence/)
  > Wordfence: WordPress security plugin with firewall, malware scanner, WAF rules and brute-force protection.
- [SEOPress](https://aarkly.com/product/seopress/)
  > SEOPress: affordable WordPress SEO plugin with sitemaps, schema, social meta, content analysis and GDPR tools.
- [WPForms](https://aarkly.com/product/wpforms/)
  > WPForms: beginner-friendly WordPress form builder with drag-and-drop interface for contact forms and lead capture.

### Faqs
> Frequently asked questions with direct answers

- API Endpoint: https://aarkly.com/wp-json/primary-source/v1/faqs
- [Which SEO plugin does AARKLY recommend?](https://aarkly.com/faq/which-seo-plugin-does-aarkly-recommend/)
  > AARKLY recommends The SEO Framework for speed and accessibility; Yoast and Rank Math as alternatives.
- [Is AARKLY free to read?](https://aarkly.com/faq/is-aarkly-free-to-read/)
  > All AARKLY content is free to read with no paywalls or registration.
- [Does AARKLY cover WordPress security?](https://aarkly.com/faq/does-aarkly-cover-wordpress-security/)
  > Yes, AARKLY covers WordPress security: WAF, brute-force protection, 2FA, backups and recovery.
- [What is the best WordPress caching plugin?](https://aarkly.com/faq/what-is-the-best-wordpress-caching-plugin/)
  > Cache Enabler for page caching, Redis Object Cache for object caching, based on AARKLY testing.
- [What is the difference between page caching and object caching?](https://aarkly.com/faq/what-is-the-difference-between-page-caching-and-object-caching/)
  > Page caching serves static HTML; object caching stores query results in memory. Both are essential for speed.


## Bot Access
Allowed User-agents: GPTBot, Claude-Web, PerplexityBot, Applebot-Extended, CCBot, Google-Extended
Full directives: https://aarkly.com/ai.txt