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How to Use Robots.txt for AI: A Startup's Guide to Search Optimization
Understanding the Role of Robots.txt in Modern Search When I first started working with startups, the robots.txt file felt like a relic from the early days of the web. A simple text file that tells search engine crawlers which parts of a site to ignore. But as AI-driven search and generative engines have reshaped how users find information, that old file has taken on new importance. Now, the concept of a "robots.txt for AI" is emerging as a practical tool for startups that
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