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Robots.txt errors can occur for a variety of reasons.

 


 
Posted : 22/07/2023 3:10 pm
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  • Incorrect syntax. If your Robots.txt file contains incorrect syntax, it will be ignored by crawlers.
  • Missing directives. If you're trying to block a specific page or directory from being crawled, but you've forgotten to add the appropriate directive to your Robots.txt file, the page or directory will still be crawled.
  • Conflicting directives. If you have two directives that contradict each other, the crawler will only follow the first directive.
  • Wrong file location. Your Robots.txt file must be located in the root directory of your website. If it's located in a subfolder, it won't be seen by crawlers.

If you're having problems with your Robots.txt file, there are a few things you can do to troubleshoot the issue:

  1. Check your syntax. Use a Robots.txt tester tool to check your syntax and make sure there are no errors.
  2. Verify that all of the necessary directives are present. If you're trying to block a specific page or directory, make sure that the appropriate directive is included in your Robots.txt file.
  3. Look for conflicting directives. If you have two directives that contradict each other, remove the conflicting directive.
  4. Check the file location. Make sure that your Robots.txt file is located in the root directory of your website.

If you've checked all of these things and you're still having problems, you can contact your web hosting provider for help.

Here are some additional tips for troubleshooting Robots.txt errors:

  • Use a Robots.txt tester tool. There are a number of Robots.txt tester tools available online. These tools can help you to check your syntax, verify that all of the necessary directives are present, and look for conflicting directives.
  • Use Google Search Console. Google Search Console can also be used to troubleshoot Robots.txt errors. In Google Search Console, you can view a list of pages that are blocked by your Robots.txt file. This can help you to identify pages that you may have accidentally blocked.
  • Contact your web hosting provider. If you've checked all of the above and you're still having problems, you can contact your web hosting provider for help. Your web hosting provider may be able to help you to troubleshoot the issue or fix any errors in your Robots.txt file.

I hope this helps!


 
Posted : 22/07/2023 3:11 pm
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Good solutions


 
Posted : 01/05/2025 5:13 pm
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