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Robots.txt

A file that tells web crawlers and AI bots which pages they can and cannot access on your website.

Understanding Robots.txt

The robots.txt file is placed in your site's root directory and controls crawler access. For AI visibility, properly configuring robots.txt is crucial - you want to allow AI crawlers like GPTBot and ClaudeBot to access your valuable content while blocking admin or duplicate pages. This file directly impacts whether AI systems can index your content.

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