Question 1

Why do I need HumanDirectory if I have a LinkedIn?

Accepted Answer

LinkedIn blocks AI crawlers. The data AI has about you from LinkedIn is frozen at the training cutoff — typically 3–6 months old. HumanDirectory gives AI real-time, structured access to your full professional identity.

Question 2

Should I use HumanDirectory or build my own website?

Accepted Answer

A personal site won't have structured data, AI endpoints, or sub-10ms response times unless you build all of that yourself. HumanDirectory includes it automatically — no configuration needed.

Question 3

Can I use HumanDirectory alongside LinkedIn or X?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HumanDirectory is complementary — link all your profiles from one structured, crawlable source that AI agents can discover.

Question 4

What does '3–6 months old' mean?

Accepted Answer

AI only has that data from its training set. If you changed jobs or updated your bio since then, AI still shows the old version. HumanDirectory updates are reflected immediately.

Question 5

Does LinkedIn really block AI crawlers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. LinkedIn's robots.txt blocks GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot, Google-Extended, and dozens more.

Data point	LinkedIn	Squarespace	Wix
Your name		Needs config	Needs config
Current company		Needs config	Needs config
What you do	3–6 months old	Needs config	Needs config
Where you've worked	3–6 months old	Needs config	Needs config
Where you studied		Needs config	Needs config
Your skills & expertise	3–6 months old	Needs config	Needs config
Where you're based	3–6 months old	Needs config	Needs config
How to contact you		Needs config	Needs config
Your investments & projects		Needs config	Needs config
Up-to-date information		Needs config	Needs config

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