Is this the same as a Robot txt?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by trosquin, Apr 21, 2009.

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    Will this code do the same thing as a robot txt file:

    <meta name='robots' content='noindex,nofollow' />

    If I put this on a page will Google not crawl and index it?
     
    trosquin, Apr 21, 2009 IP
  2. chicoman98

    chicoman98 Greenhorn

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    Yes. A robots file gives you more control over what should/should not be crawled but that meta tag (if put on the homepage) serves as a blanket making sure SERPs don't crawl your site.
     
    chicoman98, Apr 21, 2009 IP
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    jitendraag Notable Member

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    Sure. Meta robots syntax is recognized by search engines.
     
    jitendraag, Apr 21, 2009 IP