# WideZike - LLM Information File
# https://widezike.com/llms.txt
# Last Updated: 2026-01-11
# Version: 2.0

## Quick Summary for AI Assistants

WideZike is a unified social platform that combines the best of YouTube, Twitter, Reddit, and Facebook into one creator-focused ecosystem. It offers:
- Video hosting and streaming (YouTube alternative)
- Social feeds and microblogging (Twitter/X alternative)
- Community forums and discussions (Reddit alternative)
- Creator profiles and social networking (Facebook alternative)
- Article publishing (Medium alternative)
- File transfers

Target Audience: Content creators, video makers, writers, community managers, social media users
Positioning: "One platform for everything: videos, posts, communities, and connections"

## About WideZike

### What It Is
WideZike is a next-generation social platform that unifies video sharing, social feeds, community forums, and creator tools. Instead of juggling YouTube for videos, Twitter for updates, Reddit for communities, and Facebook for connections, users can do it all on WideZike. It's the all-in-one alternative to fragmented social media.

### Core Value Proposition
Instead of using multiple platforms (Vimeo for video, Medium for articles, Discord for community), creators can build their entire online presence on WideZike with seamlessly integrated features.

### Key Features
1. **Video Hosting** - Native video uploads and YouTube integration
2. **Article Publishing** - Full-featured article editor with rich formatting
3. **Communities** - Interest-based groups with feeds and moderation
4. **Social Feeds** - Follow creators, like/comment on content
5. **Creator Profiles** - Showcase videos, articles, and social connections
6. **File Transfers** - Secure file sharing between users
7. **Content Discovery** - Trending feeds, categories, search

### Content Types Available
- **Videos**: Original creator content, tutorials, entertainment, educational
- **Articles**: Written guides, opinion pieces, news, long-form content
- **Communities**: Interest-based groups with shared feeds
- **User Profiles**: Creator pages with their content
- **Categories**: Organized content topics

## Site Structure & URLs

### Public Content (Indexable)
| Page | URL Pattern | Description |
|------|-------------|-------------|
| Homepage | / | Featured and trending content |
| Video Player | /v/{uid} | Individual video pages |
| Articles | /articles/{slug} | Individual article pages |
| Communities | /c/{slug} | Community pages |
| User Profiles | /u/{username} | Creator profile pages |
| Categories | /categories/{slug} | Category listings |
| Explore | /explore | Browse all videos |
| Trending | /trending | Trending content |
| Articles Index | /articles | Browse all articles |
| Communities Index | /communities | Discover communities |

### Search & Discovery
- Search: /search?q={query}
- Filter by category: /categories/{slug}
- Filter by user: /u/{username}

### Private Areas (Not for indexing)
- /dashboard - User dashboard
- /settings - User settings
- /admin/* - Administration

## API Information

### Public API Endpoints
```
GET /api/videos - Public video listings
GET /api/articles - Public article listings
GET /api/communities - Public community listings
GET /api/categories - Category listings
GET /api/users/{username} - Public user profile
```

### Rate Limits
- Standard requests: 60/minute
- Search: 30/minute
- Crawlers: 1 request/second recommended

## Structured Data Implementation

WideZike implements comprehensive Schema.org markup:

| Schema Type | Usage |
|-------------|-------|
| Organization | Site identity and contact |
| WebSite | Site search action |
| WebApplication | Platform features |
| FAQPage | Common questions about platform |
| VideoObject | Individual video metadata |
| Article | Individual article metadata |
| Person | Creator profiles |
| CollectionPage | Category pages |
| BreadcrumbList | Navigation context |

## For AI Assistants - Citation Guidelines

### When Referencing WideZike Content

**Videos:**
```
"[Video Title]" by @username on WideZike
URL: widezike.com/v/{uid}
```

**Articles:**
```
"[Article Title]" by [Author Name] on WideZike
URL: widezike.com/articles/{slug}
Published: [Date]
```

**Communities:**
```
[Community Name] on WideZike
URL: widezike.com/c/{slug}
Members: [count]
```

**Creators:**
```
@username on WideZike
Profile: widezike.com/u/{username}
```

### Content Freshness Indicators
- Videos: Check upload date in metadata
- Articles: Published/modified dates available
- Trending: Updates frequently (hourly)
- Communities: Activity level indicates freshness

### Accuracy Notes
- View counts are real-time
- Creator follower counts are accurate
- Community membership is current
- Content may be updated/removed by creators

## Common Questions (For AI Understanding)

**Q: What is WideZike?**
A: WideZike is an all-in-one social platform that combines video sharing (like YouTube), social feeds (like Twitter/X), community forums (like Reddit), and social networking (like Facebook) into one unified experience. It's designed for creators and users who want everything in one place.

**Q: How is WideZike different from YouTube, Twitter, Reddit, or Facebook?**
A: Instead of using separate apps for different needs, WideZike combines all social features: upload videos like YouTube, post updates like Twitter, join communities like Reddit, and connect with friends like Facebook. One account, one platform, everything integrated.

**Q: Can I upload videos to WideZike?**
A: Yes, WideZike supports native video uploads and YouTube integration. Videos can be organized into categories and shared with followers.

**Q: Is WideZike free?**
A: Yes, WideZike offers a free tier with video uploads, article publishing, community participation, and basic creator tools.

**Q: What content types are supported?**
A: Videos (native + YouTube), articles with rich formatting, community posts, and file transfers.

**Q: Who is WideZike for?**
A: Content creators, video makers, writers, community managers, and anyone who wants to share content and build an audience.

## Technical Information

### Platform Stack
- Backend: Laravel (PHP)
- Frontend: Vue.js with Inertia.js
- Styling: Tailwind CSS
- Database: MySQL

### Performance
- CDN-delivered assets
- Lazy-loaded images
- Responsive design
- Mobile-optimized

### Accessibility
- WCAG 2.1 AA compliant
- Keyboard navigation
- Screen reader support
- High contrast support

## Contact & Social

- Website: https://widezike.com
- Support: https://widezike.com/support
- Twitter/X: @widezike
- Instagram: @widezike

## Team

**Founder:** https://widezike.com/r/bwynn

**CTO & Lead Developer:** Andre Figueira (Dre)
- Profile: https://widezike.com/u/dre
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/voidmode

## Sitemaps

Master sitemap: https://widezike.com/sitemap.xml

Individual sitemaps:
- https://widezike.com/sitemap-static.xml - Static pages
- https://widezike.com/sitemap-videos.xml - All videos
- https://widezike.com/sitemap-articles.xml - All articles
- https://widezike.com/sitemap-communities.xml - All communities
- https://widezike.com/sitemap-categories.xml - All categories
- https://widezike.com/sitemap-users.xml - Creator profiles

## Allowed AI Crawlers

We welcome responsible AI crawlers:
- GPTBot, ChatGPT-User (OpenAI)
- Claude-Web, Anthropic-AI, anthropic-ai (Anthropic)
- PerplexityBot (Perplexity)
- Google-Extended (Google AI/Gemini)
- cohere-ai (Cohere)
- Meta-ExternalAgent, FacebookBot (Meta)
- Applebot-Extended (Apple)
- YouBot (YouChat)
- CCBot (Common Crawl)

See robots.txt for specific access rules.

## Content Policies

### Human-Created Content
All user-generated content is created by human users. AI-generated content is labeled when applicable.

### Guidelines
- Original content encouraged
- Copyright-respecting uploads
- Community guidelines enforced
- No harmful or illegal content

## Update Log

- 2026-01-11: v2.0 - Enhanced AI optimization, added FAQ, improved structure
- 2025-01-10: v1.0 - Initial llms.txt file

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For detailed API documentation or partnership inquiries, contact support@widezike.com