The robots.txt file is crucial for controlling how search engine crawlers interact with your website. It enables you to specify which pages and files should be accessible to search engines and which should remain private. For Blogger sites, a custom robots.txt file can offer advantages beyond the default settings provided by Blogger.
On this website, we offer free robots.txt generators to help you create a custom file for your Blogger site.
Understanding Robots.txt
A robots.txt file, also known as the robots exclusion protocol, is a simple text file that provides instructions to search engine crawlers about which parts of your site they can and cannot access. This file allows you to block specific posts or pages from being indexed. Every website has a robots.txt file located in its root directory, typically accessed like this: robotstxtseo.com/robots.txt.
Creating a Custom Robots.txt for Blogger
- Enter your site URL in the text input field provided, for example,
https://www.example.com.
- Click on the "Generate Robots.txt" button.
- The tool will automatically generate a robots.txt file for your Blogger site.
- Copy the generated robots.txt file.
Adding Custom Robots.txt to Your Blogger Site
To add an XML sitemap to your Blogger site, follow these steps:
- Generate Robots.txt: First, generate the robots.txt file using the above generator.
- Log in to Blogger: Access your Blogger account and navigate to the settings.
- Access Crawlers and Indexing: Scroll down to the "Crawlers and indexing" section.
- Enable Custom Robots.txt: Enable the custom robots.txt option and paste the generated text.
- Save Settings: Save your settings to apply the changes.
