Create Robots.txt File

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Goal:

Create and implement a robots.txt file for the website to guide search engine crawlers on what to crawl and index.

Steps to Implement:

1. File Creation:
   Create a new file named robots.txt at the root directory of the project.

2. Basic Structure:
   The basic structure of the robots.txt file should include User-agent directives and Disallow directives as needed. For example:

   User-agent: *
   Disallow: /private/
   Allow: /public/
   

3. Customization:
   Customize the directives based on the structure of the website. For instance, disallow directories or pages that shouldn't be indexed.

4. Testing:
   Test the robots.txt file using online tools like Google's Robots Testing Tool or Bing's Webmaster Tools. Ensure it's allowing and disallowing access as intended.

5. Documentation:
   Update SEO Wiki and document the purpose of the robots.txt file, the rules implemented, and any specific considerations for future reference.

References:

• Google's Robots.txt Specifications
• Bing's Robots.txt Guide