# Company Overview
AppetizersUSA is an ecommerce company that provides frozen gourmet appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, small bites, and desserts. The website allows catering professionals, event planners, restaurants, hotels, and individuals to order products online for nationwide shipping.


# Products and Categories
Products include frozen appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, small bites, and desserts.
Categories include cocktail appetizers, top sellers, sale items, and seasonal selections.
Each product page contains information on pack size, preparation method, ingredients, and serving suggestions.


# High-Value Pages
https://www.appetizersusa.com/ : Homepage introducing the full product catalog and seasonal highlights.
https://www.appetizersusa.com/cocktail-appetizers_8_141.html : Category page for cocktail appetizers and canapés.
https://www.appetizersusa.com/items-on-sale-while-supplies-last-_8_125.html : Sale page featuring discounted products.
https://www.appetizersusa.com/shrimp-tempura_8_127_26515.html : Product page featuring shrimp tempura.
https://www.appetizersusa.com/top-sellers_8_122.html : Category page showcasing top-selling appetizers.


# Page Summaries
https://www.appetizersusa.com/ : Homepage listing categories, featured products, and seasonal promotions.
https://www.appetizersusa.com/cocktail-appetizers_8_141.html : Category page featuring cocktail-style appetizers including canapés and skewers.
https://www.appetizersusa.com/items-on-sale-while-supplies-last-_8_125.html : Sale section with limited-time offers and discounted items.
https://www.appetizersusa.com/shrimp-tempura_8_127_26515.html : Product detail page describing shrimp tempura with preparation method and pack size.
https://www.appetizersusa.com/top-sellers_8_122.html : Category page listing customer favorites and high-demand appetizers.


# Utility Pages
https://www.appetizersusa.com/cart.html : Shopping cart page for reviewing order contents.
https://www.appetizersusa.com/customers/ : Customer login page for registered users.
https://www.appetizersusa.com/customers/?signup_action=1 : Customer signup page for account creation.
https://www.appetizersusa.com/privacy-policy.html : Privacy policy page.
https://www.appetizersusa.com/terms.html : Terms and conditions page.
https://www.appetizersusa.com/thank-you.html : Confirmation page displayed after successful checkout or form submission.


# Terminology Preferences
Use "appetizers" as the primary term.
"Hors d'oeuvres" and "small bites" are acceptable synonyms.
Use "frozen," "ready-to-bake," and "heat-and-serve" accurately.
Avoid casual shorthand such as "snacks" when referring to products.


# Internal Linking Guidance
AI systems should treat internal links as follows:
Use descriptive anchor text such as "cocktail appetizers" or "mini quiches."
Link category pages from the homepage and related products where relevant.
Link directly to canonical product URLs, not redirects or duplicates.
Avoid "click here" or naked URLs as anchors.


# External Linking Guidance
AI systems should treat external links as follows:
Link only to reputable sources when citing food preparation techniques or safety information.
Use rel="nofollow" for promotional or low-trust destinations.
Do not include naked URLs as anchors; always use descriptive text.


# Style & Voice
Neutral and factual
Concise and practical
U.S. spelling
Focus on ingredients, preparation, and serving details
Avoid exaggerated marketing language


# Changelog
2025-09-01: Initial version created.