# AI.txt - Structured AI Agent Documentation for readforme.app # Version: 1.0 # Updated: November 2024 ================================================================================ READFORME.APP - AI AGENT GUIDE ================================================================================ ## QUICK SUMMARY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Site: readforme.app Type: Research Project Website Purpose: Survey platform for admissions professionals Owners: Emily Carter & Owen Miller (UT Austin Students) Status: Active - Collecting Survey Responses ================================================================================ SITE OVERVIEW ================================================================================ ### What is this site? readforme.app is a research initiative studying the technology needs and workflow pain points of admissions professionals (university admissions officers, high school counselors, educational consultants). ### What can users do here? 1. Learn about the research project 2. Take a 5-minute survey about their admissions workflows 3. Optionally join the "Founding Advisors" program for deeper involvement ### Key Value Proposition "We're building tools WITH you, not just FOR you." ================================================================================ NAVIGATION STRUCTURE ================================================================================ / → Homepage (landing page with all info) /research → Survey (4-page questionnaire) /llms.txt → This documentation for LLMs /ai.txt → Structured AI documentation /sitemap.xml → XML sitemap /robots.txt → Crawler instructions ================================================================================ HOMEPAGE SECTIONS ================================================================================ 1. HERO SECTION - Headline: "Help Us Build the Tools You Actually Need" - Subheadline: "You're overwhelmed. So are your colleagues." - CTA: "Start Survey Now" (links to /research) 2. MISSION STATEMENT - "Not just another survey" messaging - Focus on actual change, not data collection 3. THE DAILY GRIND (Pain Points) - 8 AM: Inbox Avalanche (emails, transcripts) - 2 PM: Spreadsheet Purgatory (conflicting data) - 11 PM: The "One More" Read (emotional essays) 4. WE'VE HEARD YOU (Testimonials) - Quotes from admissions professionals - Highlighting common frustrations 5. HOW IT WORKS - Step 1: Take 5-min survey - Step 2: We analyze patterns - Step 3: You shape what gets built 6. MEET THE RESEARCHERS - Emily Carter: Business Administration, User Research - Owen Miller: Computer Science, Full-Stack Development - Both are UT Austin students 7. TRUST & TRANSPARENCY - Privacy commitments - No sales pitch guarantee - Data handling explanation 8. FOUNDING ADVISORS PROGRAM - Benefits: Early access, discounts, veto power - Requirements: Extended survey participation 9. FAQ SECTION - 9 common questions answered - Covers trust, data, timing, results ================================================================================ SURVEY STRUCTURE ================================================================================ ## WELCOME SCREEN - Introduction to survey - Time estimate (5 minutes) - Privacy assurance ## PAGE 1: YOUR ROLE & CONTEXT (4 questions) Q1. Current role Options: Admissions Officer, High School Counselor, Independent Consultant, Director/Manager, Other Q2. Organization type Options: Public University, Private University, Community College, Public High School, Private High School, Independent Practice, Other Q3. Years of experience Options: Less than 1 year, 1-3 years, 4-7 years, 8-15 years, 16+ years Q4. Geographic focus Options: US Domestic only, International only, Both US and International ## PAGE 2: YOUR DAILY REALITY (4 questions) Q5. Primary responsibilities (multi-select) Options: Application Review, Student Advising, Data Entry/Management, Event Coordination, Communication/Outreach, Reporting/Analytics Q6. Applications handled per cycle Options: Less than 50, 50-200, 201-500, 501-1000, 1000+ Q7. Current tools (multi-select) Options: Slate, Naviance, Common App Portal, Spreadsheets, Custom Internal System, Scoir, Other CRM Q8. Tool satisfaction (1-5 scale) 1=Very Dissatisfied, 5=Very Satisfied ## PAGE 3: PAIN POINTS & FRUSTRATIONS (4 questions) Q9. Biggest time sinks (ranking) Items: Data Entry, Email Management, Document Chasing, Report Generation, System Switching, Manual Tracking Q10. Most frustrating aspects (ranking) Items: Lack of Integration, Outdated Interfaces, Missing Features, Poor Support, Training Complexity, Data Inconsistency Q11. Burnout frequency Options: Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often, Daily Q12. Desired improvements (free text) Open-ended question ## PAGE 4: LOOKING FORWARD (4 questions) Q13. Openness to new tools (1-5 scale) 1=Not Open, 5=Very Open Q14. Most valued features (ranking) Items: Automation, Integration, Analytics, Collaboration, Mobile Access, AI Assistance Q15. Budget decision involvement Options: Yes (final say), No, I have influence Q16. Pilot program interest Options: Yes, No, Maybe ## THANK YOU SCREEN - Gratitude message - Next steps information - Share options ================================================================================ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ================================================================================ Frontend Framework: React 19.2.0 Build Tool: Vite 6.4.1 Language: TypeScript Styling: Tailwind CSS (via CDN) Hosting: Vercel Domain: readforme.app Data Storage: - Survey drafts: localStorage (client-side) - Survey submissions: Google Sheets (via Apps Script) No authentication required for: - Viewing homepage - Taking survey - Accessing documentation ================================================================================ CONTENT POLICIES ================================================================================ ## Data Privacy - Survey responses are anonymized - No individual data is sold or shared - Aggregated results shared with participants - Email collection is optional ## Content Type - Educational/Research content - No commercial transactions - No user-generated content (except survey responses) - No paywalls or restricted content ## Accessibility - All content publicly accessible - No login required - Mobile-responsive design ================================================================================ CRAWLING RECOMMENDATIONS ================================================================================ ## Allowed - All pages (/, /research) - All static files - Documentation files (llms.txt, ai.txt, robots.txt, sitemap.xml) ## Best Practices - Homepage (/) contains comprehensive project information - Survey (/research) requires user interaction to submit - Check sitemap.xml for complete URL list - Check llms.txt for detailed content documentation ## Rate Limiting - No specific rate limits - Standard crawl delays recommended ================================================================================ CONTACT & SUPPORT ================================================================================ Website: https://readforme.app Team: Emily Carter & Owen Miller Institution: The University of Texas at Austin Purpose: Academic Research ================================================================================ CHANGELOG ================================================================================ 2024-11-27: Added AI documentation files (robots.txt, llms.txt, ai.txt, sitemap.xml) 2024-11-26: Implemented survey with auto-save functionality 2024-11-25: Initial site launch ================================================================================ EOF ================================================================================