Robots.txt is a file that tells search engine crawlers which pages on your website they can and cannot access. In All in One SEO, you can easily edit the robots.txt file to control how search engines index your site.
Step 1: Log in to Your WordPress Dashboard
To begin editing your robots.txt file, log in to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to the All in One SEO plugin settings page.
Step 2: Access the Robots.txt Settings
Once you are on the All in One SEO plugin settings page, click on the “Robots.txt” tab to access the robots.txt settings.
Step 3: Edit the Robots.txt File
In the “Robots.txt” section, you will see a text box where you can edit the robots.txt file. You can add or remove lines to control which pages search engines can access.
Example: Disallowing a Folder
For example, if you want to disallow a folder from being indexed by search engines, you can add the following line to your robots.txt file:
Disallow: /folder/
Example: Disallowing a File
Similarly, if you want to disallow a specific file from being indexed by search engines, you can add the following line to your robots.txt file:
Disallow: /file.html
Step 4: Save Your Changes
Once you have made any changes to the robots.txt file, be sure to save your changes by clicking on the “Save Changes” button at the bottom of the page.
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you can easily edit the robots.txt file in All in One SEO to control how search engines index your website. Remember to save your changes after making any edits to ensure that they are applied correctly.
