Creating and adding a robots.txt file to your WordPress site is a crucial step for SEO. This text file directs search engine bots on how to crawl and index pages on your site. It can prevent search engines from accessing specific parts of your site, ensuring that only the content you want to be seen is indexed.
For WordPress users, creating a robots.txt file involves accessing your site’s root directory and adding a simple text file. You can customize the file to specify which areas of your site search engines should avoid, enhancing your site’s SEO efficiency and privacy.
How to add?
- First make sure you have Yoast SEO plugin installed
- Select Tools under Yoast SEO and then select file editor
- Click create robots.txt and you’re done!
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