How to Create Robot Text Files - Beginners to Advanced
FAQs for beginners - What is a robot.txt file? How to create a robot.txt file, upload it, and sample robot.txt files.
What is a robots text (robots.txt) file?
A robots.txt is a plain text file that instructs search engine robots and web crawlers on how to crawl your website. It contains simple commands that allow or disallow (forbid) robots access to your website.
Can a robots.txt file protect my website against malicious intruders?
Hackers and malicious worms may or may not respond to a robots.txt file but without one you are asking for trouble.
Do all search engines require a robots.txt file on a site?
A search engine will not ignore your website if you do not have a robots.txt file, however, the robots.txt should still be considered mandatory. Here's why.
How do I create a robots.txt file?
Instructions on how to create a simple robots.txt file, with sample file.
Where should I upload my robots.txt file?
There is exactly only one place on your website web crawlers and robots will find and use your robots.txt file.
What should I name my robots text file?
Tips on what should you name a robots text file (robots.txt) and where to upload robots.txt to your website.